Black Educators Matter: Project 500 Podcast
Episodes
Rekindle the Fire
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"We're in the people business. We are developing the future of our country." Mr. Roderick Sheppard Principal, Teacher, Coach On today's episode, we ar...
The Village
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I knew where I was going by the time I was a child.” Jess Vann, Educator, Actor, Performer, Program Manager IG: @Jdotjourney What’s the reform?...
An Enlightening Journey
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If you have a gift, you can make money from it. And you should." Catherine McNeil, MA Professional Development Trainer, Nonprofit Founder Author, Spe...
Your Voice & Your Strength
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Become known." Dr. Yaschica Williams Associate Professor and Chair Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice This week, we are joined by Alabama native...
Smart
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“The way you show up gives kids permission to show up the same.” Tierionna Pinkston, Educator, Administrator “Baby, that’s your history, it’...
Colour Narratives
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I’m 100% African!” Ms. Nagity Deng Science Teacher IG: @_Colour.Narratives “I had to unlearn so much…” This week, we are joined by Nagity...
This Prof Life Podcast
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I can understand why they don’t always understand… but I can’t understand why they don’t want to get understanding.” Dr. Pat Sanders Prof...
The Black Scholars Podcast
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“If America catches a cold, Black America gets pneumonia.” Leonard Andre Wilson, Jr. English Teacher (7 years), Special Education Teacher IG: @Bla...
Moneét's Closet
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Socioemotional learning is at the forefront of all that I do.” Tiayana Logan 7th grade Math, Special Education Liaison, Counselor, Program Assist...
Impact is Residual
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://m.facebook.com/ProfRockCelebration/ “Because we are doing things totally different now, we have to have a new vision for how we approach thi...
Terri Teaches
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Teachers are the foundation of everything that is.” Ms. Terri Hunt, K-8, gifted education, literacy, writing Terri Teaches, The Write Space “We...
Great and Marvelous Things
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“If you invest in your community, you automatically invest in yourself.” Mr. Demetrius Heard, Music Teacher (K-8) Mr. Demetrius Heard's Youtube Ch...
Exude Excellence
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“That’s where I saw all types of Black male teachers who were really instrumental in me deciding that I wanted to become a teacher.” Dr. William...
The Spirit of our Ancestors
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Their names changed, their identity didn’t.” Joycelyn Davis, Preschool Teacher, Elementary School Special Education Assistant, Organizer - Clot...
Possible & Probable
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I like what I do, but more importantly, I like who I do it for.” Ms. Alycia Worthy, Career Technical Education / Health Science Teacher “In all...
Open to Ideas
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I had to tell her how thankful I was for her.” Samantha Davis, Special Education Teacher “There are so many kids who get left behind.” Califo...
Community Educator
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We are the cornerstone of Blackness.” Ms. Connie Johnson Author, Community Educator, Youth Advocate, Tutor IG: @IamConnie40 https://www.amazon.co...
Trust or Consequence
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I love instructing. I love coaching. I love teaching.” Janelle Hughes, High School English Teacher, Basketball Coach, Athlete “Would I want my ...
Healing Power
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“We’ve tried to change the mission without changing the structure.” Enuma Menkiti Director of College Access, English Teacher “Within college...
Authentic Together
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Why would I ever think it’s ok to ignore what’s happening to our students, for math or for science?” - Lennex Cowan, Facilitator, Adjunct Pro...
BKH, II
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“The gifts you have been given by God are divine and perfect. You’re worthy, you’re enough, you’re valuable.” Brian Keith Harris, II https:/...
Classroom Chats
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Teachers live forever in the hearts of the students that we reach.” Crystal Higgs, Assistant Principal, Educator, Author, Podcast Host IG: @Class...
The Legacy of it All
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Good mentorship makes for great teaching.” Brian Bailey, Sr (IG: @BrianBaileySr), Aspiring Boarding School Founder, History Teacher, Substitute T...
Engine for Equity
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“You’ve built racism into your practices, and now we need to dismantle them.” Alia McCants Director of Student Services, School Administrator, P...
A Mentor 4 Teachers
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“You gotta get out there… you gotta use your voice.” Darrian Tanner, 10th grade ELA Teacher / Instructional Mentor IG: @TeachMsTanner www.AMento...
Healing Growth Journey
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“We have this unique position to really help bring equity to those students.” Asha Ayanna, Special Education Teacher & PBIS member “Come out...
Thank A Black Teacher 2020
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Thanksgiving 2020 bonus episode is deeply connected to our "why". Tune in as various educators take a few moments to #ThankABlackTeacher. B...
Black Excellence
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Wow… You’re Black.” Dr. Malikah Nu-Man Restorative Justice Teacher Advisor, Special Education Teacher “I grew up with Black pride and Black...
Ripple Effect
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“They have purpose and potential, just like any other student.” - Dr. Luronda Jennings, Exceptional Education Lead Teacher, Coach, Family Advocate...
Teaching Through Stories
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Black teachers were able to keep me in line, but also inspired. - Mr. Marc Powers, Poetry, African American Literature, A.P. Theory Instructor Who tea...
Their Energy
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“I had to learn how to teach them, how they learn… and accept them, for who they are.” - Ms. Ziggy Washington. Author, Educational Specialist, S...
Educate Me Foundation, Inc.
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“We need our voices to be heard. Knowing that… you’re not in this fight by yourself.” - Mr. Blake Nathan, CEO/Founder, Educate Me Foundation, ...
Pushing Through
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"It is my duty as a human being to teach what I know." Adjunct Professor and Author Nicole D. Vick https://www.nicoledvick.com/ Pushing Through: Findi...
Reality Check
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jesicka Monroe, Instructional Assistant / Elementary Special Education Teacher “It’s white people who are picking what they want us to learn.” O...
Mr. DoTheMath
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“We realize that we are the answer. We not gonna be saved, we gotta save ourselves. And that’s what we’re doing.” Alonzo Nelson, Athlete / Edu...
Tune In
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“If I can’t go to an instrument and play your song, how is it music?” Mr. Phil O'Neal, Performer, Choir Director YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...
A Calling
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Hayde, Retired English Language Arts Teacher & Guidance Counselor; Current Adult Education Teacher “It’s getting better.” #Shoutout t...
Through and Through
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Bostic, MSW “We got each other. We saw each other.” #Shoutout to the mental health professionals! On today’s episode, we are joine...
The Pruitt Family
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Pruitt Family Nayesha Pruitt, School Counselor Terrence Pruitt, Founding Principal Consultant of Project Restore Initiative “This system of Blac...
The Adderley Group
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Adderley Group Ky Adderley, @kyconnex Teacher, Founding Principal, Education Consultant, Athlete www.kyadderley.com “The awesome responsibility...
The Norwood Family
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Being younger, having representation… I didn’t know where I would fit. Being an image to someone, that is relatable… that’s kind of a big t...
Chill & Chat
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chill & Chat Kristen Strickland U.S. History Teacher, Middle School “Do what’s right… not what’s popular.” New Teacher Mentor, Cheerlead...
Break Concrete
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I always want to be an advocate for families, an advocate for people." Cheryl-Lyn Bentley Attorney, Educator, Podcast Hostess Break Concrete www.brea...
Bigger
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Johnson @NicoleJChi Educator, Former 20th Ward Candidate “I walk around my community, and I take pictures… I ask myself… what can grow he...
This is an Honor
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“You cannot teach a child without teaching them self love first.” KeAnne C, Williams 1st Year Teacher, 4th Grade (math & social studies), Teac...
Stand Taller
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Stand taller… look up! Stand taller…” Special Education Teacher, Case Manager, Nail Technician Maricha Matthews Let’s break down the stigma...
Emotional
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I came up with the style to teach emotional learning... if we don't get that down, we can't even get to the academic part." - Antoinette An Author Br...
School Family
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"My Principal is Black!" Dr. Ayanna Gore, Executive Director/Principal, Science Teacher Fitness Instructor, Hit The Floor Studies highlight how havin...
Burrell Academy
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"We have to do better." Erica Burrell, Author, Educational Consultant and Entrepreneur www.burrellacademy.com IG: @EricaMBurrell Youtube/EricaBurrell ...
The Counselor's Office
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Start somewhere!" Ms. Brya Potter, School Counselor How can schools become more inclusive and reflective spaces? Let's take a trip to the Counselor'...
Can & Will Help Foundation
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can agree to disagree, but at the end of the day, working together is going to get us where we need to be. - Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon, Can and ...
Educator Activist
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Black Educators Matter, because Black Children matter. - Ms. Priscilla Dixon (Caretaker, Educator, Mother, Lawyer) 12th Grade History Teacher It's in...
I'm Tryna Show You
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Even if I can't reach every kid... my hope is to reach one." Ms. Darnesha Miller Adjunct Professor, Restorative Justice, Criminology, Law and Society...
All About The Heart
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"These children count, and they matter. Every single one of them." - Takisha Lindsey, Mom, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional #Shoutout to the Parap...
In the Midst of Geniuses
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"College... it's not the only option... we have to give students all of the options." Danielle Sims Brooks Assistant Vice President for Student Affair...
Chaney's Song
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"This is my story... this is my song." - Gerald Chaney, High School ELA, Drama, History Teacher Educator / Musician Mr. Chaney ([email protected]) ...
Representation
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"What are my passions? What would I do for free?" - Cordney McClain, Poet, Financial Educator From corporate America to the classroom, Cordney McClain...
Sweet 16
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"She helped me to see outside of my world... she said there's a whole other world out there... and you gotta see it." - Ms. Prater, Special Educ...
Jayinex
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"What can I do for the rest of my life that's going to bring me happiness, make me money, and keep me sane?" - Jayinex, Be Creative While Building Com...
Hall Pass
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Who knows where I would have gone, if I ever had a Black educator." - Audrey Boyle, Associate Professor for Forbes Business School, Comedienne,...
The Black Curriculum
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Black History is British History... Why haven't I learned this before? Why do I have to pay 9k, so that's $9,000 a year, to get this information? Sur...
Prideful Kids
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"...We love who we are, and we want to be proud of who we are, all the time." - Prideful Kid K & Prideful Kid D Dr. Candace Dawson, Cofounder of P...
I Keep That Bond
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I bond with my students when they're in kindergarten, and I keep that bond with my students, no matter how old they are." Kindergarten teacher Delia ...
Dollars and Sense
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Do you need a college degree to become a full-time influencer?" Jamilah Mottley Brown (IG: @JMInteriorStylings) visits the podcast to reflect on her ...
It's In Our History
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Ms. Jackson actually taught three generations of my family... she wrote my letter of recommendation and she said, 'I wrote it not because you asked, ...
Use Your Voice
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"In terms of institutional barriers... You can't escape it... but you sure as hell can make noise about it." On this week's episode, Principal (...
In Pursuit of Purpose
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Porsche Walker's pursuit of a meaningful career in criminal justice led her into the classroom and beyond. From various perspectives based on her expe...
Respect Dopeness
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelli Hobson, Founder of Liberating Leaders, LLC talks about the ego of homework, ways to build a coalition, and the challenge of respecting dope...
Relationships & Reminders
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I learned so much about myself through my students and their families. It's all about relationship." Today's guest is educator, school co...
Musical Moments
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Educators / Musicians Ms. Griffin (Alabama State University, Trumpet/Flute) and Ms. Savage (University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Clarinet) join us to sh...