In this deeply honest and reflective clip, Josephine Ampaw-Greene shares a moment every educator can relate to — the day none of her students turned in their homework. Frustrated and burned out, Josephine was met with compassion and wisdom from a mentor, Dan Hoffman, who helped her pause, reflect, and write out all her strengths as a teacher. That act of grounding and affirmation has stayed with her and continues shaping how she navigates challenging educational moments today.
This video is for Black educators, school counselors, principals, paraprofessionals, and higher ed professionals who are holding it all together while often being the emotional backbone of their schools. Josephine’s story is a reminder that we are allowed to slow down, reflect, and acknowledge the brilliance we bring to our classrooms — especially when things feel heavy.
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