In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Zaretta Hammond, who opened up about her early upbringing in San Francisco, the 10th anniversary of her best-sellingTo learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm book, "Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain", her thoughts on the term 'DEI' and the latest trends in teacher education, her first visit to Africa, and so much more! To learn more about Zaretta's work, you can visit her website at crtandthebrain.com or follow her on LinkedIn. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:01 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:02-3:01 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:02-5:22 - Introducing Zaretta Hammond 5:23-11:08 - Early childhood & Inspiration for becoming an educator 11:07-21:45 - Zaretta's K-12 Schooling Journey 21:46-22:45 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 22:46-36:13 - Perspective on the term "DEI" and its impact on education consulting 36:14-42:02 - The Lasting Legacy of CRT & The Brain; 10-year anniversary 42:03-42:40 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 42:41-55:01 - Latest trends and issues in Teacher Education Programs; Teacher Coaching/Consulting in schools 55:02-59:21 - Zaretta's experience at Ghana ASCD IES, 1st visit to Africa 59:22-1:05:50 - Remembering William Hanson 🙏🏿 1:05:51-1:07:23 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 1:07:24-1:09:50 - How to connect with Sofia 1:09:51-1:10:35 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Zaretta Hammond is a national education consultant and the author of the best-selling book ⁠Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students⁠. She holds a Master’s in Education in English Education, with a concentration in Writing from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Zaretta is a former high school and community college expository writing instructor. She has also served as adjunct instructor at St. Mary’s College School of Education in Moraga, California, where she taught The Foundations of Adolescent Literacy.  As a consultant, she has advised and provided professional development to school districts and non-profit organizations across the country around issues of equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching for the past 25 years. Zaretta brings a unique focus on neuroscience to the conversation about equity, literacy and culturally responsive pedagogy to make it understandable and practical for educators.

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Yaritza Villalba to the podcast to share about her Panamanian heritage, growing up in Brooklyn, discovering her love for teaching, the founding of McKenzie's Adventures, navigating life as a CEO and a mother, and so much more! To learn more about Yaritza's work, you can visit her website at mckenziesadventures.com or follow her on Instagram (@mckenziesadventures), Twitter/X (@McKenzies_Adv), and LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm __________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:04 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:05-3:33 - Subscription Reminder & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:34-5:23 - Introducing Yaritza Villalba 5:24-9:56 - Inspiration for becoming an educator 9:57-13:55 - Yaritza's K-12 Schooling Journey 13:56-16:41 - Incorporating counterstories in history curriculum 16:42-17:42 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 17:43-28:38 - How McKenzie's Adventures got started & diving into the Ed Tech space 28:39-29:15 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 29:16-37:02 - Transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship with Mckenzie's Adventures 37:03- 44:11 - Marrying EdTech tools with project-based learning and CRSE principles 44:12-49:12 - Motherhood 49:13-50:34 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 50:35-51:37 - How to connect with Yaritza 51:38-52:17 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Yaritza Villalba is an Education Consultant, currently leading professional learning opportunities, centered on culturally responsive sustaining education (CRSE) and project-based learning, to an international network of educators. With thirteen years of experience in urban education, Yaritza supplies many effective strategies and resources for educating and supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) students and families. After graduating from the State University of New York at Albany, she began her career teaching Social Studies to overaged, under credited high school students in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Later, she earned her first master's degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn, where she studied Adolescent Urban Education and expounded her knowledge of inclusive pedagogical practices. Over her career, Yaritza became an Assistant Principal of an Expeditionary Learning School, CEO and Founder of McKenzie’s Adventures LLC, and an Author of culturally relevant children's books. Yaritza’s overall mission is to create opportunities and experiences for students of color to gain fair access to resources that spark critical thinking and meaningful conversations in and out of the classroom.

In this episode, I welcomed Ambola Colette Nchindo to the podcast to talk about her early upbringing in Cameroon, navigating the international school ecosystem as an African woman, living and working in Venezuela, and so much more! To learn more about Ambola's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@ambola1990) and LinkedIn. BIO: Ambola Colette Nchindo is a Cameroonian educator who comes with over 10 years of international teaching experience. She is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Examiner and currently serves the IB Economics & Business Teacher at Escuela Campo Alegre in Venezuela. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:06 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:07-4:30 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 4:31-6:47 - Introducing Ambola Colette Nchindo 6:48-12:14 - Inspiration for becoming an educator 12:15-17:57 - Ambola's Schooling Journey 17:58-21:07 - Ambola's Transition from Cameroon to Venezuela 21:08-21:44 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 21:45-34:12 - Living & Working in Venezuela 34:13-36:51 - Differences between Cameroonian & Venezuelan Schooling Experience 36:52-37:52 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 37:53-39:38 - Differences between Cameroonian & Venezuelan Schooling Experience (cont.) 39:39-44:21 - Managing Work Fatigue & Burnout Prevention 44:22- 52:10 - How to improve recruitment & retention of African teachers in international schools 52:11-53:36 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 53:37-54:38 - How to connect with Ambola 54:39-55:23 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Katrina Daniels-Samasa, who opened up about her early upbringing in Detroit, her life as a Black expat and international educator, her perspectives on the term "DEI", motherhood, and so much more! To learn more about Katrina's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@black_americans_living_abroad) and LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:02 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:03-3:50 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:51-5:59 - Introducing Katrina Daniels-Samasa 6:00-8:46 - Inspiration for becoming an educator 8:47-13:17 - Katrina's K-12 Schooling Journey 13:18-20:22 - Early Years at Michigan State University & Early Abroad Experiences 20:23-21:23 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 21:24-33:26 - Black Americans Living Abroad (BALA) 33:27-44:33 - Katrina's Perspective on the term "DEI" (Part 1) 44:34-45:11 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 45:12-53:15 - Katrina's Perspective on the term "DEI" (Part 2) 53:16-1:05:30 - Motherhood; Neurodiversity in International Schools 1:05:31-1:06:39 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 1:06:40-1:07:07- How to connect with Katrina 1:07:08-1:09:00 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Katrina Daniels-Samasa has over 25 years experience in education and leadership working in suburban and inner city schools in the United States, rural and city areas in the United Arab Emirates, and in Jeju, South Korea. Her most recent overseas stint was in the UK to conduct informal research for a book. Her studies in Education and Sociology as an undergraduate and Curriculum and Instruction as a graduate paired with her life as an expatriate educator has helped to shaped her understanding of creating inclusive environments for students in the classrooms and schools she has worked in globally. Outside of teaching, Katrina is the founder of Black Americans Living Abroad (BALA), a thriving community of more than 11k members who represent over 100 countries across the globe. BALA is the first and oldest expatriate group dedicated to being a resource and experience sharing space for current Black American expats.

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing the dynamic duo of Dr. Kisha Porcher and Dr. Shamaine Bertrand, who are the hosts of the award-winning "Black Gaze" podcast! In our conversation, they opened up about her early childhood, the birth of the Black Gaze podcast, navigating the academic space as Black women, the importance of centering Blackness in teacher education spaces, and so much more! To learn more about their work, you can subscribe to the Black Gaze podcast on YouTube and follow them on Instagram (@blackgazepodcast). To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:00 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:01-3:24 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:25-6:15 - Introducing Dr. Kisha Porcher ("Dr. P") & Dr. Shamaine Bertrand ("Dr. B") 6:16-11:44 - Who are your OGs in education? 11:45-19:58 - Dr. P & Dr. B's K-12 Schooling Journeys 19:59-20:58 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 20:59-26:08 - How Dr. P & Dr. B met; Beginning of academia journeys 26:09-32:10 - How academia journeys have shifted their perspectives as educators 32:11-39:51 - Academia Politics & Public Scholarship 39:52-40:29 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 40:30-45:52 - Birth & Evolution of the Black Gaze Podcast 45:53-59:00 - Unpacking the Politics of Academic Research 59:01-1:01:31 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 1:01:32-1:03:38 - How to connect with Dr. P & Dr. B 1:03:39-1:04:19 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Dr. Kisha Porcher is an associate professor of English at the University of Delaware. She is the co-creator/co-host of the Black Gaze Podcast. Her research focuses on three interrelated topics: centering Blackness in English education; best practices for being, learning and teaching focused equity and social justice; and community-engaged teacher education. Dr. Shamaine Bertrand is an associate professor of elementary education at The College of New Jersey. She is the co-creator/co-host of the Black Gaze Podcast. Dr. Bertrand’s research focuses in three primary areas: Preparing preservice to effectively teach and support Black students; Building school-university partnerships that center equity and antiracism; and Centering Blackness in Elementary Education.

To kick off 2025 and the new season of the podcast, I had the honor of bringing Evalaurene Jean-Charles back on the podcast to talk about her evolution as an educator, marriage life, the growth of Black on Black Education, the need to center student voice in our schools, and much more! To learn more about Eva's work, you can go to the Black on Black Education website at blackonblackeducation.com or follow her on Instagram (@blackonblacked) and LinkedIn. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm _________________________________________________________________________________________ Timestamps: 0:00-1:09 - Welcome to IDTALK4ED LIVE 1:10-3:34 - Podcast Subscription Reminders & Learning to Relearn Promo 3:35-5:52 - Introducing Evalaurene Jean-Charles 5:53-8:54 - Who is Evalaurene Jean-Charles at this present moment? 8:55-13:05 - Marriage life & its impact on educator journey 13:06-17:43 - Embracing vulnerability & growth as an educator 17:44-18:43 - Identity Talk Consulting Promo 18:44-32:32 - Centering student voice in the classroom 32:33-39:54 - Teacher Action Board (Part 1) 39:55-40:32 - Thaddeus' Nature Notebook Promo 40:33-46:46 - Teacher Action Board (Part 2) 46:47-53:39 - Grief journey after Eva's mother's passing 53:40-55:17 - How do you stay true to the teacher in you? 55:18-57:24 - How to connect with Eva 57:25-58:13 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes BIO: Evalaurene Jean-Charles is a passionate educator, unapologetic advocate, and CEO & Co-Founder of Black on Black Education. Through her work, she helps schools tap into the power of student voice and student-centered practices to create classrooms that feel alive, joyful, and impactful. She is also a history teacher in the Bronx, where she loves on her students daily, reminding them that they are brilliant, worthy, and capable of changing the world. Her journey to education started at The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services in Brooklyn, where she worked as a tutor and workshop leader for students navigating alternative sentencing programs. That experience lit a fire in her for educational equity and social justice—she realized how transformational education could be when it centers the voices of those often left out of the conversation. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies from the CUNY Graduate Center. Then, she leveled up her teaching game with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, earning Distinctions in 2022 (yes, she worked hard, and she's proud of it). Along the way, she has worn many hats, from facilitating public speaking workshops with Vocal Justice to rethinking what K-12 content should truly reflect as part of the reDesign K-12 Content Mapping Design Studio. She has spoken at conferences, sat on panels, and shared stages to challenge educators to center equity, empower students of color, and reimagine what’s possible in our schools. She also earned the "30 Under 30" Award from Ignite Caribbean. Through Black on Black Education, she is on a mission to help educators and schools not just survive but thrive. This work isn’t just her job—it’s her love letter to every student who deserves to walk into a classroom where they feel seen, heard, and valued.

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Iyabo Tinubu for her very first podcast interview. In our conversation, she opens up about embracing her duality as a British-Nigerian, her early years as an international educator, her work as a DEIJ leader, transitioning from the classroom to administration, and much more! To learn more about Iyabo's work, you can follow her on LinkedIn. BIO: Iyabo Tinubu is a British Nigerian educator with extensive experience in international education. Currently at the International School of Beijing (ISB) as the Dean of Students, she has previously taught in London, Beijing, Singapore, and Berlin, where she also served as a DEIJ lead. Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, Iyabo empowers young learners to become leaders and active contributors to global solutions. She is deeply involved in advocacy work with AIELOC. Outside of education, Iyabo enjoys yoga, music, dance, and traveling. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm

In this week's episode, I had the chance to chat with Dr. Darnell Fine, who shared about his childhood in Atlanta, his early years as a teacher, and his growth as a DEIJ leader within the international school ecosystem. To learn more about Darnell's work, you can follow him on LinkedIn. BIO: Dr. Darnell Fine is the newly appointed High School Principal at Singapore American School (SAS). With academic credentials including a bachelor's degree from Brown University, a master’s from City University of London, and a doctorate from the University of Southern California, his career spans teaching, leadership, and global consultancy. Prior to joining SAS, Dr. Fine spent four years at the American School in London. His deep commitment to high-quality instruction, building strong relationships, and extensive recognition as a global thought leader in education make him a remarkable leader. He has consulted with the International Baccalaureate on curriculum review, developed advisory lessons for Emory University, and supported diverse applicants with the Council of International Schools. Additionally, he has worked with international school leadership teams to enhance systems that benefit all students. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm

In this week's episode, I welcomed Mike Tinoco to the podcast to talk about his early journey, finding his community through beatboxing, his new book "Heart at the Center", the power of nonviolence pedagogy, and much more! To learn more about Mike's work, you can visit his website at miketinoco.com or follow him on instagram (@mikenotmister). BIO: Mike Tinoco (M.Ed.) is a public school teacher, nonviolence practitioner, and author whose work advocates for creating classrooms and schools that center interdependence, shared needs, and liberation from violence. He is a certified Kingian Nonviolence and Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer who has given dozens of workshops and talks in schools, universities, and educational organizations. His first book, Heart at the Center: An Educator's Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy, explores a holistic approach to nonviolence in the classroom. To learn more about Identity Talk Consulting and the professional development services that we offer, visit our website at https://identitytalk4educators.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH KWAME: 👉🏾 Instagram: / https://instagram.com/kwamtheidentityshaper 👉🏾 YouTube: / @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 👉🏾 LinkedIn: / https://linkedin.com/in/kwamesarfomensah LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 👉🏾 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-talk-4-educators-live/id1509599570 👉🏾 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/23k0HRkXxi1OJSahtqS7xO SIGN UP FOR A E-COURSE WITH KWAME! 👉🏾 https://eduspark.world/profile/9312b128-7573-440d-8d78-fb24cc4fa066/creator SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDENTITY TALK NEWSLETTER! 👉🏾 https://identitytalk.kit.com/9e744003e9 READ MY BOOKS! 👉🏾 “Learning to Relearn” - https://www.routledge.com/Learning-to-Relearn-Supporting-Identity-in-a-Culturally-Affirming-Classroom/Sarfo-Mensah/p/book/9781625316226 👉🏾 “Shaping the Teacher Identity” - https://www.amazon.com/Shaping-Teacher-Identity-Lessons-Define/dp/1723480835 VISIT THE IDENTITY TALK APPAREL SHOP! 👉🏾 https://the-identity-talk-apparel-shop.creator-spring.com/ TO SEND A DONATION: 👉🏾 CashApp - https://cash.app/$idtalk4ed 👉🏾 Venmo - https://venmo.com/u/kwamesm 👉🏾 PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kwamesm