Season 8 Episode #23 When Schools Become Battlegrounds: Identity, Trauma, and the Story of Kelly with Dr. Barbara ‘Bobbi’ Sherrod

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a child’s identity becomes a target inside the very system meant to protect them?In this powerful episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with scholar and trauma expert Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Sherrod, a contributor to the new book Identity-Based Mass Violence in Urban Contexts: Uncovered.Dr. Sherrod shares the heartbreaking and illuminating story of Kelly, a student in Baltimore City Public Schools whose experiences reveal how racial identity, poverty, and systemic neglect collide inside our classrooms. This conversation explores how trauma is often mislabeled as behavior, how identity-based harm hides in plain sight, and what educators can do to intervene before children disappear into the margins.If you care about trauma-informed teaching, racial equity, or creating safer schools, this is an episode you cannot miss.Content Notice: This episode includes discussion of trauma and school-based harm.Listen, reflect, and take action.Learn more about Dr. Bobbi Sherrod's work here: linkedin.com/in/barbarasherrod Support the showCOME SAY Hey!!Instagram: @cultrallyjebeh_Facebook: @JebehCulturalConsultingPinterest: @Jebeh Cultural Consulting LinkedIn: @Jebeh Cultural ConsultingLeave a Review on our Podcast! We value your feedback!Buy My Book: The Orange Blossom  https://a.co/d/dRgzqgB 🎉 Show your support and rock the culture!Check out the official Cultural Curriculum Chat™ merch — from cozy beanies to statement mugs that celebrate community, curiosity, and inclusive storytelling. Grab your favorite pieces and rep the movement! ➤ https://jebehedmunds.com/merch-shop/👉 Every purchase helps support the podcast and our mission to amplify diverse voices.Follow our BlogEnroll In Our Mini CoursesEnroll In My Digital Course: How To ...