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Welcome to Ridgemont4sFinest–The Podcast where we stretch out those 3-minute videos from TikTok and continue the unfiltered discussions around public education from the perspective of a veteran teacher. In each episode, I will share my insights and opinions on the issues that matter most to educators - from navigating difficult classroom dynamics to advocating for better funding and policy changes, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it's really like to be a teacher.
But this isn't just a one-sided conversation - I will also be interviewing other teachers, education policy experts, and others to get their perspectives on what's happening in our schools. This podcast is a space for honest conversations and unfiltered opinions about the challenges facing public education today.
If you're a fellow educator who's tired of feeling like no one really understands what you're going through, or if you're just someone who wants to learn more about the state of public education, then this podcast is for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and candid insights into the world of teaching.
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S2, Ep20- HISD Union Leader Under Fire For Social Media Posts
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Mar 25, 2024 |
S2, Ep 19: All Money Ain't Good Money: The Human Cost of Educational Policy in HISD PT2
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Mar 17, 2024 |
S2, Ep 19: All Money Ain't Good Money: The Human Cost of Educational Policy in HISD PT1
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Mar 12, 2024 |
S2, Ep 18--Silenced No More: Termination Hearing Verdict (pt.2)
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Mar 04, 2024 |
S2, Ep 18--Silenced No More: Termination Hearing Pending (pt.1)
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Feb 29, 2024 |
S2, Ep. 17 "Houston, We Have A Problem: Unmasking Educational Inequity in HISD"
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Feb 19, 2024 |
S2, Ep 16 (Part 1)- Voices of Change: The Madison High School Student Protest
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Feb 16, 2024 |
S2, Ep 16 (Part 2)- Voices of Change: The Madison High School Student Protest
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Feb 16, 2024 |
S2, Ep.15- Are You Willing to Eat Pizza on a Monday? A Chat with Dr. Qiana O'Leary, the Social Justice Educator
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Jan 28, 2024 |
S2, Ep. 14 PT2- CPS Stories:The Realities of the Child Welfare System
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Jan 21, 2024 |
S2, Ep. 14- CPS Stories:The Realities of the Child Welfare System
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Jan 14, 2024 |
Season 2; Ep.13- No Role Modelz, That is Your Job!
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Jan 09, 2024 |
S2, Ep12: Breaking the Mold: A Chat with Dr. Byron McClure, the Black Unicorn School Psych
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Dec 18, 2023 |
Season2; Ep. 10 (pt2): Loyalties Tested: Teacher-Parents and the Family First Dilemma
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Dec 11, 2023 |
Season2; Ep. 10: Loyalties Tested: Teacher-Parents and the Family First Dilemma
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Dec 04, 2023 |
Season 2; Ep.9- The Rhyme & Reason of Education Reform: The Dynamic World of Attorney Staci Childs
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Nov 27, 2023 |
Season 2, Episode 8- "Sisters" in Leadership: Rising Above the Mean Girl Myth
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Nov 12, 2023 |
Season 2, Ep.7 (part2) : Grading Standards and College Readiness-The Literacy Gap Dilemma
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Oct 22, 2023 |
Season 2, Ep.7: Grading Standards and College Readiness-The Literacy Gap Dilemma
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Oct 16, 2023 |
Season 2, Episode 6: Cultivating Confidence: Building Black Girls' Mental Health--PT2
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Oct 01, 2023 |
Season 2, Episode 4: Silent Struggles- The Rise in Student Suicides
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Sep 24, 2023 |
Season 2, Episode 5: A Bold Story Never Ends-Honoring the Memory of Kameron
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Sep 24, 2023 |
Season 2, Episode 3: Soulful Reflection- Black Girls and the Mental Health Mirror
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Sep 17, 2023 |
Season 2, Ep. 2- Down For a Quickie?? A Quickie PD! (ADHD Teacher Edition)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
WELCOME BACK!!!!! Season 2, Episode 1
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Sep 03, 2023 |
Season One Wrap-Up: From 0 to 11,000 Downloads - A Quick Thank You!
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Jul 31, 2023 |
Episode 14: Untouched Issues- Addressing Mental Health in Black boys-Pt.2
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Jul 23, 2023 |
Episode 14: Untouched Issues- Addressing Mental Health in Black boys-Pt.1
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Jul 16, 2023 |
Episode 13: Empowering Educators: Recognizing Workplace Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination
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Jul 09, 2023 |
Episode 12: Guilty Until Proven Innocent- Addressing False Accusations and Their Impact on Educators
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Jul 02, 2023 |
Episode 11: Checking Our Teacher Privilege
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Jun 25, 2023 |
Episode 10- (Father's Day Special Episode) Unicorns in Education: Celebrating Black Male Educators
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Jun 18, 2023 |
Episode 9: "Cocktails and Counselors: Mixing Advice, Laughter, and Education for High School Success!"
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Jun 11, 2023 |
Episode 8- Corporate & EduKarens: Battling Entitlement, Unfairness, and Micro-aggressions in the Workplace
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May 28, 2023 |
Episode 7: The Party Continues--Cocktails, Chaos, and Controversies
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May 27, 2023 |
Episode 6: Sips, Slips, and Spirited Debates-Graduation Gate, Trophy Tumult, and Tipsy Teachers
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May 27, 2023 |
Episode 5: Black, White, and the Gray Area of Trust in Education
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May 21, 2023 |
Episode 4 (Pt. 1)- Curriculum Karens: Inside the Battle Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Our Schools
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May 15, 2023 |
Episode 4 (Pt. 2)- Curriculum Karens: Inside the Battle Over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Our Schools
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May 15, 2023 |
Episode 3: Brunching Bad: Raise a Glass to Coworkers Who Become Family
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May 07, 2023 |
Episode 1: Welcome To The Show!!!!
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Apr 30, 2023 |
Episode 2: "A Seat At the Table: The Importance of Black Male Leadership in Schools"
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Apr 30, 2023 |