
Early Childhood Journeys
Claim This Podcastby Marissa Calderón
Podcast Overview
<p>Join host and a <a href="https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/champions/marissa-calderon-is-southeast-maricopas-2018-champion-for-young-children/?utm_source=GM_VT" target="_blank">First Things First Champion for Young Children</a> recipient, Marissa Calderón as she captures the journey of educators and advocates alike by highlighting their work through interviews and candid conversations, including best practices in the early education field.</p><p>A practical listen and brain nugget for the early education practitioner, child advocate, parent and community alike. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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December 17, 2020
Cute or Racist? Overdue Curriculum Conversations in Early Childhood
<p>Episode 57 features returning guest, Tina Wiggins Sykes and podcast guest debut of Gloria McGinty. Tina Sykes and Gloria McGinty are Arizona based Early Childhood Professionals, ECE Coaches, Trainers, College Instructors, Equity Specialists amongst their past or current roles. They are also long-time friends and colleagues of host, Marissa Calderón. All are involved in equity work both personally and professionally and lend some powerful insights to this subject matter. </p><br><p>In this episode, host Marissa discusses the frustration in shifting white dominant curriculum practices that can come off as racists and culturally offensive, especially around the holidays. How do we begin to have these tough conversations in early childhood in public when we know they are being had in private? Addressing these uncomfortable topics can feel intimidating. A very insightful and relatable topic for many early childhood practitioners and eye-opening for early childhood program administrators. </p><br><p>Notice: Podcast subject matter is not representative of podcast guest/host employers or specific agencies. Opinions are their own. </p><br><p>Connect with host, Marissa and the award-winning Early Childhood Journeys podcast at<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/595a93550f4d4b07397a74a4/episodes/:%20earlychildhoodjourneys.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: earlychildhoodjourneys.com</a> or email at marissa@earlychildhoodjourneys.com</p><br><p>LEAVE US A REVIEW!</p><br><p>Music track is called Lemon Tea from GYVUS, provided by Chillhop Music, a platform dedicated to finding and sharing the best chilled hiphop, jazzhop and triphop music and connecting people.</p><p>Used with permission and creative commons.</p><p>More by Chillhop: <a href="http://chillhop.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://chillhop.com/listen</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

August 15, 2020
Teaching Kindergarten Online During COVID19 thru an Equity Lens
<p>Episode 56 features a Kindergarten Virtual Zoom Chat that was converted to an audio podcast with light editing for clarity.</p><p>Guests, Lauren Degregorio is a K-1 teacher in New Mexico, previously a Kindergarten Teacher in Arizona. Catherine Norwood is an Arizona Instructional Coach for an Arizona school district. Both Educators are connected thru AZ's The Kindergarten Experience past grant work with podcast host Marissa Calderón.</p><br><p>Discussion related to tips and strategies on how to meet the online kindergarten child's needs, what is equitable for the child and their family, what is realistic for families and what is based on the science of learning for young children. Website links are also included and real-life stories of parents and families on the difficult adjustment this new normal has created. The importance of social and emotional development and trauma that school districts have to recognize and focusing on strategies for parents and teachers. Discussion also includes recognition that many teachers are essentially learning a new method of delivery of information and it's stressful for everyone.</p><br><p>Connect with host, Marissa and the award-winning Early Childhood Journeys podcast at<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/595a93550f4d4b07397a74a4/episodes/:%20earlychildhoodjourneys.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: earlychildhoodjourneys.com</a></p><p>LEAVE US A REVIEW!</p><br><p>Music track is called Lemon Tea from GYVUS, provided by Chillhop Music, a platform dedicated to finding and sharing the best chilled hiphop, jazzhop and triphop music and connecting people.</p><p>Used with permission and creative commons.</p><p>More by Chillhop: <a href="http://chillhop.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://chillhop.com/listen</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

July 19, 2020
Oppression in Education: A Conversation with #LatinasInED, Carla Rivera-Cruz from EDpiphany
<p>In Episode 55, Carla Rivera-Cruz is back on the podcast to talk about current events involving the oppressive policies and systems in the classroom and at the school board level. The conversation includes the reference of the video, The Four I's of Oppression and how it connects to her work in Education. Carla is a former classroom teacher and school board member as well as the co-host of #LatinasInED with host Marissa. Carla does not hold back discussing the oppressive Arizona education policies and laws that hold back teachers and most of all, Black and Brown students. Get ready for a passionate conversation!</p><br><p>Connect with Carla for anti-racism, equity, diversity or other professional development at the teacher and/or admin level through her <a href="https://www.edpiphany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EDpiphany </a>agency. You can also learn about her future "teachers lounge" set to open in January 2022 in the Phoenix Metro-Area by connecting with her on social media.</p><br><p>To follow her on...</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EDpiphanyAZ/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EDpiphany" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/edpiphany/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></p><br><p>Connect with host, Marissa and the award-winning Early Childhood Journeys podcast at<a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/595a93550f4d4b07397a74a4/episodes/:%20earlychildhoodjourneys.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: earlychildhoodjourneys.com</a></p><p>LEAVE US A REVIEW!</p><br><p>Music track is called Lemon Tea from GYVUS, provided by Chillhop Music, a platform dedicated to finding and sharing the best chilled hiphop, jazzhop and triphop music and connecting people.</p><p>Used with permission and creative commons.</p><p>More by Chillhop: <a href="http://chillhop.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://chillhop.com/listen</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Early Childhood Journeys?
<p>Join host and a <a href="https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/champions/marissa-calderon-is-southeast-maricopas-2018-champion-for-young-children/?utm_source=GM_VT" target="_blank">First Things First Champion for Young Children</a> recipient, Marissa Calderón as she captures the journey of educators and advocates alike by highlighting their work through interviews and candid conversations, including best practices in the early education field.</p><p>A practical listen and brain nugget for the early education practitioner, child advocate, parent and community alike. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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