Why Adults in Schools Matter

Reflections on my Conversation with Shakela Strawberry

Episode 10 of the I Must Be BUG'N podcast, hosted by Sheldon Gay, titled "Why Adults in Schools Matter" was published on March 11, 2026 and runs 15 minutes.

March 11, 2026 ·15m · I Must Be BUG'N

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Summary

Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zgSP6jBArpGXJ0hDdJkjdQls-w4rb3aUKgXV2aT8mGo/edit?usp=sharingFollow I Must Be BUGN on IG @sheldongayisbugnSummaryIn this short, reflection episode, I talk about a few key reflections on my recent episode with Shakela Strawberry. I discuss the importance of adult's taking responsibility for educating our youth, including neurodivergent children. I speak about how the education industry can be a powerful arm of the oppressive systems we're fighting against. I also discuss the relevancy to recent developments regarding the US Department of Education's attempts to remove DEI initiatives. I also urge us to continue to imagine new educational paradigms that promote freedom and peace for all.Key PointsWhat the adults in schools need for successWhy we need to pay attention to how our schools are structuredThe impact of the Education Department's "Dear Colleague Letter" defeat regarding DEIHelpful Links:A.D.E. website: www.audacitytodaretoeducate.orgFollow A.D.E. on Instagram: a_d_e_labA.D.E. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audacitytodaretoeducate/Email Shakela: [email protected] me to speak or as your personal coach! sheldongayisbugn.comFree GroupMe Community for Talented and Gifted adults: https://groupme.com/join_group/108040800/igLaxqNGND Connect - Online community for neurodivergent people: ndconnect.appUmbrella ND - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy: https://umbrellaopensdoors.org/Keywordsdear colleague, neurodivergence, advocacy, education, minority youth, parenting, school-to-prison pipeline, accommodations, giftedness, diversity, communityIntro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "Understand" from the album Nevermore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Episode Transcript (provided by Riverside - forgive any errors): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zgSP6jBArpGXJ0hDdJkjdQls-w4rb3aUKgXV2aT8mGo/edit?usp=sharing

Follow I Must Be BUGN on IG @sheldongayisbugn

Summary

In this short, reflection episode, I talk about a few key reflections on my recent episode with Shakela Strawberry. I discuss the importance of adult's taking responsibility for educating our youth, including neurodivergent children. I speak about how the education industry can be a powerful arm of the oppressive systems we're fighting against. I also discuss the relevancy to recent developments regarding the US Department of Education's attempts to remove DEI initiatives. I also urge us to continue to imagine new educational paradigms that promote freedom and peace for all.

Key Points

What the adults in schools need for success
Why we need to pay attention to how our schools are structured
The impact of the Education Department's "Dear Colleague Letter" defeat regarding DEI

Helpful Links:

A.D.E. website: www.audacitytodaretoeducate.org
Follow A.D.E. on Instagram: a_d_e_lab
A.D.E. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audacitytodaretoeducate/
Email Shakela: [email protected]
Hire me to speak or as your personal coach! sheldongayisbugn.com
Free GroupMe Community for Talented and Gifted adults: https://groupme.com/join_group/108040800/igLaxqNG
ND Connect - Online community for neurodivergent people: ndconnect.app
Umbrella ND - Non-profit focused on neurodivergent advocacy: https://umbrellaopensdoors.org/

Keywords

dear colleague, neurodivergence, advocacy, education, minority youth, parenting, school-to-prison pipeline, accommodations, giftedness, diversity, community

Intro and Outro music provided by byrdversion1 - "Understand" from the album Nevermore

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.