Welcome to our first Exit Interview Newsletter! We are so excited to get the 2024 year started by sharing behind-the-scenes content, upcoming episodes, and other dope things coming down the pipe. Come along with us as we start our 4th season!
In season three, we focused on sharing the stories of Black educators with a particular focus on amplifying the voices of folks who have shifted into the healing and wellness space for Black educators. If you haven’t already take a listen to these episodes, what are you waiting for?
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Deidra, a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, brings more than 15 years of valuable experience to the field of education. Throughout her career, she has served in various roles, including educator, literacy coach, assistant principal, and consultant.
Recognizing a significant gap in urban education, especially concerning the support and development of Black women educators, Deidra took a proactive step. She founded Black Girls Teach, a consulting boutique dedicated to providing affinity spaces and leadership development tailored to Black women educators.
In addition to her work with Black Girls Teach, Deidra is a sought-after speaker on topics related to urban school reform. Furthermore, she actively coaches educators who are venturing into launching their consulting businesses, empowering them to become part of the solution. Deidra's multifaceted approach reflects her commitment to addressing challenges within the education system and fostering leadership among Black women educators.
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Featured Article: Denver Journal of Education
Last month, Dr. Asia wrote a piece for the Denver Journal of Education and Community. In it she shared about the impact of racism related stress and racial battle fatigue as well as what our guest believe are strategies for combatting the racial harm Black folks in general and Black educators in particular experience in the workplace. Here is a link to the article and her interview with Dr. Spencer Childress on Youtube.
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As always, thank you so much for supporting our podcast! It’s important that we continue to amplify the voices of Black educators and we couldn’t do it without you. If you know of Black folks who have left education and would be willing to share their story please connect us at, info@exitinterviewpodcast.com or via our memo button on the website!
Peace out,
Dr. Asia and Kev
