Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change
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Show Up or Shut Up!
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The Education Instigators reflect on work-life balance strategies, exploring self-care practices to combat burnout and promote longevity in the demanding education profession.
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Listen in as Daneé and Jay discuss merit based pay for educators.
Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher
Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II
Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U”
Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com (https://educationinstigators.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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Daneé and Jay discuss the ways that Black people are accepting of various expressions within the culture and how that is, in part, shaped by different educational experiences.
Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher
Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II
Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U”
Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com (https://educationinstigators.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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Those who can, teach
Daneé and Jay share their motivations for becoming teachers and the alternative pathways that led them to the classroom. They also discuss some of the difficulties of the field before sharing the moments that keep them going.
Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher
Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II
Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U”
Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com (https://educationinstigators.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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Daneé and Jay discuss the current attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in education. Plus, we expose how vouchers drain public school funding, deepening disparities.
Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher
Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II
Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U”
Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com (https://educationinstigators.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
19 Mar 2025
A Couple of TOYs Instigating Change
Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change.
Education Instigators, Daneé and Jay, discuss how they met and the process of becoming Ohio Teachers of the Year.
Nominations are open in Ohio until March 31: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-standards-and-programs/ohio-teacher-of-the-year/teacher-nomination/nominate-an-outstanding-ohio-teacher If from another state or outside of the nomination window, check out https://ntoy.ccsso.org/national-teacher-of-the-year/ for more information on your state or territory's program.
Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher
Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II
Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U”
Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry”
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com (https://educationinstigators.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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