Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve? Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
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Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve? Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
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June 24, 2026
Beyond Numbers: Transforming How We Think About Mathematics - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 70
<p><strong>Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Title: Beyond Numbers: Transforming How We Think About Mathematics</strong></p><p>Season 7, Episode 70</p><p>Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari</p><p><strong>Overview: </strong>In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Akil Parker, a math educator, author, and founder of All This Math, to discuss transforming the way we think about and engage with mathematics. Akil shares insights from his own background as a child of educators and emphasizes the critical role parents play in building a strong mathematical foundation at home. Together, they explore "histamatics"—Akil's innovative framework for using Black history to teach math—and how redefining mathematical understanding can empower communities, dismantle math anxiety, and turn math from a gatekeeper into a key for future success.</p><p><strong>Topics discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Foundation Starts at Home</strong>: Parents can reduce math anxiety in their children by introducing mathematical concepts in daily life, such as measuring a shoebox to learn volume, before the child formally encounters them in school.</p></li><li><p><strong>Embracing Multiple Methods</strong>: Teaching children various methods to solve math problems, like the partial quotients or box methods for division, builds mathematical fluency and critical thinking, rather than limiting them to just one approach.</p></li><li><p><strong>Histamatics as a Teaching Tool</strong>: Integrating Black history into math lessons—such as using the dates of the Haitian Revolution or the Montgomery bus boycott in arithmetic problems—makes math culturally relevant and dual-purpose.</p></li><li><p><strong>Math Literacy as Empowerment</strong>: Understanding mathematics is essential for civic engagement and critical thinking, empowering individuals to question societal conditions and the algorithms that impact their daily lives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Overcoming Perfectionism and Expert Blindness</strong>: Educators and students alike must accept that making mistakes is a crucial part of the learning process , and experts must be mindful not to let their proficiency hinder their ability to effectively teach foundational concepts.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Guest:</strong></p><p><strong>Akil Parker</strong>Founder of All This Math, Educator, and Author of How to Use All This Math, Volume 1</p><p>Facebook/Instagram/X/YouTube: @allthismath</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/AkilParker"><u>www.linkedin.com/in/AkilParker</u></a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.allthismath.com"><u>www.allthismath.com</u></a> </p><p><strong>Check out more content and ways to connect with us:</strong></p><p>➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/</p><p>➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited</p><p>➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/</p><p>➡️ Email: info@perceptionsunltd.com </p><p>➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.com</p><p>Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!</p><p>Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!</p>
June 17, 2026
From Intention to Action: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Education and Healthcare - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 69
<p><strong>Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Title: From Intention to Action: Creating Inclusive Pathways in Education and Healthcare</strong></p><p>Season 7, Episode 69</p><p>Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Christy Dinkins to discuss creating inclusive pathways in education and healthcare. Dr. Dinkins shares her journey of moving from intention to action and operationalizing equity through mentorship, community partnerships, and communication that affirms dignity and belonging. Together, they explore the importance of adopting a collectivist mindset, distinguishing between transformational and transactional mentorship, and ensuring that community voices genuinely shape decisions. The conversation also highlights practical strategies for leaders to prevent burnout, such as practicing self-awareness, utilizing the "pause method," and embracing a continuous growth mindset.</p><p><strong>Topics discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Collectivist Mindset</strong>: Moving away from an individualistic culture and understanding that society thrives on collectivism is foundational to achieving equitable goals and making a genuine impact.</p></li><li><p><strong>Transformational Mentorship</strong>: Meaningful mentorship requires a long-term investment of time, reciprocal relationship-building, and a focus on measurable outcomes rather than short-term, transactional exchanges.</p></li><li><p><strong>Aligning Community Partnerships</strong>: Mutually beneficial partnerships begin by ensuring organizational mission statements align and approaching communities with generous curiosity to ask what they need, rather than arriving to "fix" them.</p></li><li><p><strong>Practicing Self-Awareness and the Pause Method</strong>: Leaders can navigate difficult conversations and combat burnout by actively seeking feedback, taking a beat before reacting, and intentionally reflecting on their internal dialogue.</p></li><li><p><strong>Adopting a Growth Mindset</strong>: Embracing continuous learning and remaining open to lessons from everyone—regardless of their background or position—is the key to expanding your learning edge and transforming your mindset.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Christy Dinkins</strong> Director of Campus and Community Partnerships for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia campus, award-winning educator, and community leader</p><p>Facebook: Christy Dinkins</p><p>Instagram: @drcyavonne</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristyydinkins/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristyydinkins/</u></a></p><p><strong>Check out more content and ways to connect with us:</strong></p><p>➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/</p><p>➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited</p><p>➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/</p><p>➡️ Email: info@perceptionsunltd.com </p><p>➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.com</p><p>Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!</p><p>Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!</p>
June 10, 2026
Building Empowered Spaces Through Culturally Relevant Engagement - Rooted2Thrive Ep. 68
<p><strong>Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Title: Building Empowered Spaces Through Culturally Relevant Engagement</strong></p><p>Season 7, Episode 68 </p><p>Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> In this episode, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari is joined by Dr. Kyle Morris-Sol to explore the powerful intersection of education, entertainment, and healing. Drawing from his own experiences with culturally disconnected therapy in his youth , Dr. Morris-Sol unpacks his innovative GM3 model—Games, Media, Message, and Movement—to help leaders and educators design culturally responsive learning environments. The conversation delves into the necessity of understanding audience needs, prioritizing self-care to widen our "window of tolerance," and recognizing that teaching and leading are sacred arts that require a deeply human-centered approach.</p><p><strong>Topics discussed:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Healing:</strong> Healing happens in both formal and informal settings, but traditional therapeutic and learning spaces must be culturally connected for individuals to truly feel seen, heard, and valued.</p></li><li><p><strong>The GM3 Framework: </strong>Applying Games, Media, Message, and Movement to learning environments helps increase engagement and content retention without sacrificing educational rigor.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audience-Centered Design: </strong>Administering surveys to identify the unique interests, music, and learning styles of an audience allows leaders to create highly relevant and engaging content.</p></li><li><p><strong>Widening the Window of Tolerance: </strong>Educators and leaders must prioritize their own self-care and mental health to avoid burnout and extreme stress responses like fight, flight, fawn, or freeze.</p></li><li><p><strong>Teaching as a Sacred Art: </strong>Working with students requires deep empathy and compassion, as educators frequently balance the roles of teacher, mentor, and emotional support system.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Kyle Morris-Sol </strong>Founder and Executive Director of The ECO Foundation, The Edutainers LLC</p><p>Instagram: @DrKyleTheConductorLinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemorrissol/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemorrissol/</u></a>Websites: <a href="http://theconductortrains.com"><strong>TheConductorTrains.com</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="http://theecofoundation.org"><strong>TheECOfoundation.org</strong></a><a href="http://theedutainers.org"><strong>TheEdutainers.org</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>🚨 For ANY educators on the frontline, get a chance to win a $25 gift card and/or a free workshop at your school by completing an anonymous survey. Complete the survey at </strong><a href="http://donteatthestudents.com"><strong>DontEatTheStudents.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>📝 <strong>Check out or make a copy of this Learner Interest Survey at </strong><a href="http://takethisjawn.com"><strong>TakeThisJawn.com</strong></a><strong> to understand students hobbies, backgrounds, interests, and learning styles in order to build better student culture and adapt learning materials.</strong></p><p><strong>Check out more content and ways to connect with us:</strong></p><p>➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/</p><p>➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited</p><p>➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/</p><p>➡️ Email: info@perceptionsunltd.com </p><p>➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.com</p><p>Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!</p><p>Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!</p>
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