EPISODE · Nov 20, 2023 · 48 MIN
S3 E10: Fired for Being an Inclusivity Advocate with Teacher Katie Rinderle, Dr. Roberta Price Gardner, and Author Scott Stuart
from Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives. · host Olivia Wahl
Ever wonder what it feels like to be a teacher who has to worry about being inclusive and ensuring all children feel safe within their classroom? Teacher Katie Rinderle sure does. As an American former elementary school teacher in Cobb County, Georgia, Katie is the first known public school teacher fired under Georgia's 2022 student protection laws for reading aloud Scott Stuart’s book, My Shadow is Purple, to her students. Join Katie, Scott, and Dr. Roberta Price Gardner as they share their hopes for the global future of inclusive education impacting the lives of our children, public education systems, and higher education.Episode Mentions:My Shadow is Purple by Scott StuartSouthern Poverty Law Center (article)My Shadow is Pink by Scott StuartMorgan Jackson - Schoolutions Episode S1E7Stacey's Extraordinary Words by Stacey AbramsBoard Meeting Where Beth Hudson SpeaksHelen Ruffin Reading BowlConnect and Learn with Teacher Katie Rinderle:support through GoFundMeat her LInktreeon Twitter on Instagramon Threadson LinkedInConnect and Learn with Dr. Roberta Price Gardner:on Twitter on LinkedInConnect and Learn with Author Scott Stuart:at his websiteon Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTube#teachinclusion #teachinclusive #inclusiveeducation #standwithkatie #myshadowispurple #myshadowispink #teachersfollowsteachersWhen teachers, coaches, administrators, and families grow together, they create schools where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged, supported, and ready to thrive.
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Ever wonder what it feels like to be a teacher who has to worry about being inclusive and ensuring all children feel safe within their classroom? Teacher Katie Rinderle sure does. As an American former elementary school teacher in Cobb County, Georgia, Katie is the first known public school teacher fired under Georgia's 2022 student protection laws for reading aloud Scott Stuart’s book, My Shadow is Purple, to her students. Join Katie, Scott, and Dr. Roberta Price Gardner as they share their ...
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