EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 36M
Uncovering Hidden Histories. The Disconnect from Culture and Its Consequences ft. Dr. Lenora Crabtree
from Black Representation in the Curriculum: Conversations on Teaching, Culture, Equity, and Belonging · host Dr. Catherine Quinlan
In this episode of Black Representation in the Curriculum, Dr. Lenora Crabtree shares her journey as a teacher educator and her insights on the importance of understanding diverse narratives in education. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Lenora Crabtree explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity, discussing the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. They delve into the power dynamics of nutrition, the construction of race, and the cultural losses experienced by various ethnic groups. The discussion also touches on the epigenetic effects of harm, the influence of patriarchy on self-perception, and the challenges of raising conscious children in a racially charged environment. They discuss the importance of embracing multiculturalism, the historical context of the Pellagra epidemic, and the socio-political dynamics of the 1920s. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the liberation that comes from understanding and valuing diverse perspectives. The dialogue emphasizes the challenges of confronting painful truths, the need for change, and the power of learning from one another.About Dr. Lenora M. CrabtreeDr. Lenora Crabtree began her journey as an educator learning alongside high school science students in Gaston County, North Carolina over 25 years ago. In her current position as an Instructor in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, she encourages teachers and teacher candidates to become co-learners with their students. Alongside her work in teacher education, Dr. Crabtree is a science education researcher and curriculum designer whose scholarship explores the potential for justice-oriented science teaching and learning to support the development of critical consciousness and discipline-specific critical science consciousness. Her publications also include a study of the “Gifted Gap” in one school district and its impact on access to STEM education and, ultimately, economic mobility. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Crabtree is a mother, grandmother, and godmother. She and her husband live just outside of Durham, North Carolina with a growing menagerie of chickens, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and honey-producing bees.GOOGLE DRIVE RESOURCES: Birth of a Movement Case Study: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vOU08VSqhGS4bY3K1Cg9h0uVFSxwCiKt The Epidemic That Didn't Have to Happen:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HX3OKTOFsi-gjE8TbgM2zNvDn1FOTBWyAbout the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D. I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University. Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels. For more information visit my websites: Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: https://drcatherinequinlan.comVisibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: https://visibilityinstem.com/TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.beRecent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: https://keystonepassage.comCheck out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564 Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/
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In this episode of Black Representation in the Curriculum, Dr. Lenora Crabtree shares her journey as a teacher educator and her insights on the importance of understanding diverse narratives in education. In this conversation, Catherine Quinlan and Lenora Crabtree explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity, discussing the impact of historical narratives on contemporary society. They delve into the power dynamics of nutrition, the construction of race, and the cultural losses experienced by various ethnic groups. The discussion also touches on the epigenetic effects of harm, the influence of patriarchy on self-perception, and the challenges of raising conscious children in a racially charged environment. They discuss the importance of embracing multiculturalism, the historical context of the Pellagra epidemic, and the socio-political dynamics of the 1920s. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and the liberation that comes from understanding and valuing diverse perspectives. The dialogue emphasizes the challenges of confronting painful truths, the need for change, and the power of learning from one another.About Dr. Lenora M. CrabtreeDr. Lenora Crabtree began her journey as an educator learning alongside high school science students in Gaston County, North Carolina over 25 years ago. In her current position as an Instructor in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, she encourages teachers and teacher candidates to become co-learners with their students. Alongside her work in teacher education, Dr. Crabtree is a science education researcher and curriculum designer whose scholarship explores the potential for justice-oriented science teaching and learning to support the development of critical consciousness and discipline-specific critical science consciousness. Her publications also include a study of the “Gifted Gap” in one school district and its impact on access to STEM education and, ultimately, economic mobility. Beyond her professional work, Dr. Crabtree is a mother, grandmother, and godmother. She and her husband live just outside of Durham, North Carolina with a growing menagerie of chickens, dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and honey-producing bees.GOOGLE DRIVE RESOURCES: Birth of a Movement Case Study: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vOU08VSqhGS4bY3K1Cg9h0uVFSxwCiKt The Epidemic That Didn't Have to Happen:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HX3OKTOFsi-gjE8TbgM2zNvDn1FOTBWyAbout the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D. I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University. Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels. For more information visit my websites: Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: https://drcatherinequinlan.comVisibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: https://visibilityinstem.com/TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.beRecent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: https://keystonepassage.comCheck out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564 Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/
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