In this week's episode, I welcome Charity Marcella Moran to the podcast to talk about growing up in Louisiana, developing a passion for project-based learning, co-writing her book, "Place-Based Learning: Connecting Inquiry, Community and Culture", her business ventures, and so much more! To learn more about Charity's work, you can visit her company website at iDoSchool.com or follow her on Instagram (@iamgr8n3ss) and LinkedIn. BIO: Charity Marcella Moran is a former high school project-based learning teacher, New Tech Network school development coach, and middle school alternative programs instructional specialist. These experiences, coupled with her work as an elementary school Federal Programs Title I coordinator, provide a sustainability and capacity-building focus to Charity’s work. She believes that place-based learning is a powerful and transforming instructional strategy that, when leveraged appropriately, dispels achievement disparities and empowers all stakeholders to become lifelong learners. Charity’s focus areas include strategic program development, culturally responsive teaching, educating and empowering Black males, STEM, 21st century skills, project-based learning, literacy, language, and equity. Charity currently serves as director of district and school leadership in the state of Kentucky for PBLWorks and is founder and CEO of iDoSchool.com, specializing in international educator training and independent consultation services tailored to address a diverse range of school program development requirements. As the founder of iDoSchool, Charity’s work and research revolves around establishing a safe space for teachers to innovate and develop the skills to decolonize curricula, build culturally responsive learning experiences, and debunk myths around students of color. Together with PBL Path, Charity has facilitated place-based learning projects at Whitney Plantation, with expeditions and experiences crafted for both teachers and students to experience, learn from, and appreciate the place and its history. WIth service opportunities as an adjunct professor, she leads professional development in culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, and STEM curriculum management, offering a unique perspective for each service she provides. A Gates Millennium Scholar, Charity earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Southern University and A&M College, her master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Centenary College of Louisiana, and an educational specialist certification in educational leadership from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Samara Ryce to the podcast to talk about growing up in Trinidad and moving to the United States at a young age, her doctoral journey, raising neurodivergent children as a single parent, and her passion for mentoring early career teachers, and so much more! To learn more about Samara's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@dr_samara_ryce), Twitter (@DrSamaraRyce), and LinkedIn. BIO: Samara Susan Ryce, Ed.D. is an instructional mentor in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education for the CREATE Project. Ryce is an unwavering and passionate educator. Since 2001, she has dedicated her life to the transformative power of education. With a profound love for teaching and an unyielding commitment to nurturing the next generation of educators, Ryce has enriched the lives of countless students and teachers. She finds joy in coaching new teachers, sharing her wealth of experience and instilling values of empathy, curiosity and critical thinking. Ryce believes in education for liberation; striving to create inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower individuals to break free from societal constraints and explore their limitless potential. As a seasoned professional with twenty-plus years of experience, she excels in advancing the professional growth of educators. Ryce is a visionary leader who forges collaborative partnerships, applies profound knowledge of content standards and pedagogy, designs transformative professional learning experiences and empowers residents to set and monitor their professional goals. Her dedication to advancing the teaching profession extends to working with colleagues, administrators and communities, making her a respected and influential leader in the field. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this special edition of 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony answers fan mailbag questions ranging from addressing rumors of a possible Knicks return back in ’22, thoughts on Kiyan Anthony being No.1 in New York City, Anthony Edwards’ friendship with Kevin Durant and much more. Tap in! 0:00 Intro 12:59 The Blackout Game Yao Ming Rumors 10:25 7 PM Moment: Kiyan Anthony #1 HS Player in The NBA 21:55 KD & Anthony Edwards’ Bromance 32:03 What Makes A Team Owner A Good One? 35:23 Carmelo Wants To Own An NBA Team 42:22 Catlin Clark Vengence Tour Coming 45:25 Importance of Zion Williamson Being In Shape 48:10 Zach Lavine’s Situation 50:10 D Wade Wearing A Durag w/o Waves 51:55 NBA Schedule Most Interesting Matchup 55:45 Melo Being Boogie Cousins Favorite Player 56:56 Wizards Picking Up Full Court 58:50 FWIorFOH . . . New episodes drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sEy5p87mJ002F3NGsKIpq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony-the-kid-mero/id1719570183 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f088d77-2522-4c50-8d49-2792070534c8/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony-the-kid-mero Follow 7PM in Brooklyn on Social Media: hoo.be/7pminbrooklyn

In this week's episode, I welcome Dr. Emily Meadows to the podcast to talk about her educator journey, her commitment to social justice, supporting LGBTQ+ students in international schools, the origins of the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, and much more! To learn more about Emily's work, you can visit her website at emilymeadows.org or follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter (@emilymeadowsorg) To join the Whiteness Accountability Group for international educators, you can click on the following link to subscribe to the group's mailing list: https://forms.gle/s4fTmCgvPE154s7s5 To register for their August 29th group session, you can click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudeGgqTwoGtXHu_xx8irrJbCX5NreiLvY BIO: Dr. Emily Meadows (she/her) is an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specializing in international schools. She also teaches for the George Washington University graduate program in LGBT Health Policy & Practice. Emily creates an environment that is non-judgmental and engaging for her clients, while taking an intersectional approach that addresses both the why and the how of equity & belonging so that school communities can effectively affirm and support LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this week's episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. MaryAnn Derosa to learn about her early upbringing overseas, growing up with interracial parents, her educator journey, the neuroscience behind multilingualism, and how international schools can bridge the connection with neurodiversity and DEIJ. To learn more about MaryAnn's work, you can visit her website at maryannderosa.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: MaryAnn DeRosa, Ed.D is a passionate progressive educator with over 20 years of experience working in the classroom as a lead classroom teacher, special educator, and instructional and SEL/Equity coach. As a teacher leader and teacher trainer, she leads rigorous and joyful professional development on topics including Social Emotional Learning, Equity and Inclusion, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Exceptional Learners, Multilingual Learners and Cultivating Creativity. With experience and deep knowledge of practice, MaryAnn designs content and curriculum that builds knowledge, fosters creativity and critical thinking skills within justice-centered engaging learning environments. MaryAnn has spent her career teaching in Washington DC public schools and in international schools in China, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and in Italy. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Heather Michel to learn about her early upbringing, her early years as an educator, her self-care journey, and her mission to support the mental health and wellness of teachers of color through her organization, "Teachers of Color Matter". To learn more about Dr. Michel's work, you can visit her website at teachersofcolormatter.com or follow her on Instagram (@teachersofcolor_matter) and LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Heather Michel is an Education Consultant, Master Educator, and founder of the organization Teachers of Color Matter. She has worked in the Education field for over 23 years in various capacities. She is currently the Director for the Residency Lab where she manages residency program implementation nationwide. Before moving into her current position, she was a university professor, a curriculum coach at a Spanish dual immersion school and taught first and second grade at a charter school for 13 years. Dr. Michel is passionate about teachers of color, their retention and social justice in schools. She founded Teachers of Color Matter to amplify and address the needs of teachers of color in our public education spaces. Dr. Michel is committed to fighting for educational justice for all students and believes in the power of centering the voices of our most marginalized groups. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to learn about her educator journey, her early foray into the music business, her new book, "Antiracist Reading Revolution", how her perspectives on literacy have shifted throughout her career, life as a mother, and much more! To learn more about Sonja's work, you can visit her website at sonjacherrypaul.com or follow her on Twitter (@sonjacherrypaul) and LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Sonja Cherry‑Paul is the founder of Red Clay Educators. Her research and work stem from an unyielding commitment to anti-bias and antiracist pedagogy and practices. Sonja leads professional development with educators around the world spotlighting the relationship between teaching, literacy, and equity. She supports educators in developing the capacity and will to continually examine themselves and to critically inquire into their own practices. In the world of professional development, Sonja is unique. As a former middle school classroom teacher for twenty-years, she recognizes the common and local challenges that educators face. She also understands kids, specifically, how to use asset-based pedagogies that honor their identities and support their individual needs. Further, Sonja knows what it takes to forge relationships with caregivers and communities in order to cultivate trusting learning environments where all students thrive. Sonja’s expertise is in using her scholarship to develop curricula that advances the work of antiracism in all aspects of schooling. She spotlights and centers issues related to race and racism, providing faculty and staff with the language and tools to facilitate transformational conversations and instruction with students about race. Sonja leads professional development for classroom teachers, coaches, and administrators and guides the development of culturally responsive and antiracist teaching and curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students. She is the host of The Black Creators Series, a collaboration with Candlewick Press, where she leads educator-focused discussions and highlights the powerful ways the work of Black authors and illustrators can live in classrooms. Sonja is the co-director of the Institute For Racial Equity in Literacy (IREL), a professional development experience for all educators interested in examining the intersection of literacy and racial equity. She is also the co-director of the Teach Black History All Year Institute that provides educators with content, methods, and a transferable for disrupting oversimplified narratives and teaching about the powerful effects the lives of Black people have had and continue to have in the United States. Sonja has adapted the #1 New York Times Best Seller Stamped (For Kids), published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, which has earned starred reviews by Kirkus and School Library Journal, and was selected as one of the best nonfiction/informational books of 2021 by Parents Magazine, School Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library. Stamped (For Kids) was selected by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as a 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. She is the author of Antiracist Reading Revolution: A Framework for Teaching Beyond Representation Toward Liberation (2024), and she is the co-author of four books published by Heinemann: Teaching Interpretation: Using Text-Based Evidence to Construct Meaning (2014), Flip Your Writing Workshop: A Blended Learning Approach (2016), Breathing New Life into Book Clubs: A Practical Guide for Teachers (2019) and Critical Literacy: Unlocking Contemporary Fiction (2020). Sonja is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at national and international conferences. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this week's episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Mary Rice-Boothe to talk about her educator journey, transitioning from the classroom to school leadership, her latest book, "Leading Within Systems of Inequity in Education", and much more! To learn more about Dr. Rice-Boothe's work, you can visit her website at maryriceboothe.com or follow her on Instagram, Twitter (@mriceboothe), and LinkedIn. BIO: Mary Rice-Boothe, EdD, has more than 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, principal coach, curriculum designer, and equity officer. She currently serves as an executive director of curriculum development and equity at The Leadership Academy. In this role, she oversees the organization's internal and external equity strategy. Rice-Boothe is also the lead designer for the organization's instructional tools and resources. Rice-Boothe began her career in education as a high school English teacher in East Harlem. She holds a BA in Metropolitan Studies from New York University, an MA in English and English Education from the City College of New York, and a doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Change from the University of Southern California. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ranata Davis to learn about her early upbringing in South Carolina, her life as an international educator in Qatar, her transition from teaching in the classroom to working as an instructional designer, and so much more! To learn more about Ranata's work, you can visit her website at www.idbydavis.com or follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Ranata Davis is a former physical education teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal who hails from a small town in South Carolina, USA. With a passion for physical education, Ranata was committed to inspiring her students to adopt healthy lifestyles and develop crucial life skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership. She was equally enthusiastic about creating safe and inclusive environments where all students could participate in physical activity, regardless of their backgrounds and skill levels. As an athletic director, Ranata oversaw sports programs and competitions, working closely with coaches and athletes to ensure they had everything they needed to excel. Her priority was always the well-being and success of student-athletes. As an assistant principal, she was dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive school community, collaborating with students, parents, and faculty to achieve this. For the past five years, Ranata has been based in Doha, Qatar, where she has transitioned to professional learning design. As a learning designer, she has been instrumental in creating engaging and effective learning experiences for teachers, incorporating adult learning theory and best practices. Ranata's passion for education and physical activity continues to inspire those around her, making a significant impact wherever she goes. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/identitytalk4educatorslive/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDNjZGQ2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA6NSi6rT1AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en