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In this episode of The Exit Interview Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons and guest host Stacey Taylor Brandon welcome Dr. Shawn Ginwright, a thought leader in education and youth development. Dr. Ginwright discusses his revolutionary concept of healing-centered engagement and the importance of self-reflection for Black educators dealing…
In this episode of The Exit Interview Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons (https://www.instagram.com/hellodrasia/) and guest host Stacey Taylor Brandon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-taylor-brandon-msw-47b927263/) welcome Dr. Shawn Ginwrigh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ginwright-26499a82/) t, a thought leader in education and youth development. Dr. Ginwright discusses his revolutionary concept of healing-centered engagement and the importance of self-reflection…
Our first guest for Season Five is Dr. Shawn Ginwright. Take a listen to a clip where we discuss #racialbattlefatigue.
There are lots of folks who leave education and become a consultant. Here are a few tips from someone consulting for a few years!
How many Black educators have you had in your time in school?
I think it's time for more Black educators to start asking, what if....
In season four, Jalisa Evans joined Dr. Asia on The Exit Interview to share her education journey and what she is doing as a community member and advocate for Black educators.
When the school nurse has to check your blood pressure three times, you know you're in trouble. In this episode of the 'Exit Interview' podcast, I archive the story of Dr. LaShaune Stitt. Dr. Stitt recounts her journey from childhood dreams of teaching to pioneering spaces for young men of…
When the school nurse has to check your blood pressure three times, you know you're in trouble. In this episode of the 'Exit Interview' podcast, I archive the story of Dr. LaShaune Stitt. Dr. Stitt recounts her journey from childhood dreams of teaching to pioneering spaces for young men of…
In this episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons (https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/) engages in a deep conversation with Octavia Raheem (https://www.octaviaraheem.com/) about the transformative power of rest. Octavia Raheem, an accomplished author, rest restorative coach, and former public school teacher, shares her journey from traditional education to becoming a leader…
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Kwame Sarfo-Mensah (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwame-sarfo-mensah/) and discusses his transformative journey from aspiring professional athlete to dedicated educator. Kwame discusses his initial pivot to becoming a math teacher and the various challenges he faced in his early…
The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview, a podcast for Black educators,' Dr. Asia Lyons hosts Shatiera Porte'e, a school counselor, author, coach and education consultant. Shatiera shares her experiences working tirelessly in education during the COVID pandemic, reflecting on the challenging conditions that led to burnout and her decision…
It seems like the best scenario is to leave education and start working for a National DEI organization. However, we should consider a few things before taking that next step.
"And it was just so disheartening to see the system work exactly the way that it was built to work." -Sarah Graham
In this deeply engaging episode, Dr. Asia Lyons and Sarah Graham discuss the highs and lows of teaching, the systemic issues within public and charter schools, and the importance of culturally responsive and liberatory education. Sarah shares her personal journey, insights into creating inclusive curriculum, and the urgent need for…
In this episode of The Exit Interview, hosted by Dr. Asia Lyons, Julia Berry shares her transformative journey from wanting to be a teacher, doctor, and dancer as a child to becoming an educator focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Julia outlines her path from excelling in math and…
In this episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia hosts Langston Jacobs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/langston-k-jacobs-ma-012b11179/) , a Black male educator who shares his journey and the challenges he faced as a dean of culture in a charter school. Langston discusses his strategies for creating a supportive school environment, the impact of his…
