Episode110-Yvonne Daniels, "Making a Ruckus -- Being an Educational Rebel"

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Hosts Karen Riley Jeffers and Abel Maestas welcome Yvonne Daniels to the most recent episode of our Belonging Series. Yvonne is a dedicated educator and advocate for equitable education, driven by a commitment to meeting students "where they are." Her career spans high school teaching, innovative curriculum development, and community leadership, marked by pioneering methods like project-based Algebra 1 and mathematics dance classes. She's also shaped educational practices as a curriculum supervisor, founded a non-profit for underserved youth, and co-authored a series on educational disparities. Fueled by her own experiences, Yvonne authored “An Educator’s Journey Through Failure” to illustrate her journey through educational barriers. Her mission is to help dismantle barriers and create pathways for all children, ensuring they access an education aligned with their potential. Tune in to hear how Yvonne’s life experiences led her education and be a fierce advocate for our children. Learn how she makes a ruckus to bring about systemic change. #NCSMBold

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