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A Black Educator's Truth
by Aaron Taylor
The purpose of this podcast is to reveal the truth in teaching as a black educator and teacher of color (T. O. C.). The impact of being a black educator and on the other side, what it’s like to have a black educator in the classroom. Furthermore, this podcast will be used to educate, spread awareness on a multitude of topics. A Black Educator’s Truth will feature a wide variety of guest such as black educators (T.O.C), students, teachers (past, present, and future), principals, human resource personnel, entrepreneurs, and business men and women in a wide variety of careers. Each guest provides a different experience and prospective. We must see it, hear it, speak it, live it, to believe in it.
Episodes
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Google Education - S.T.E.M. for Young Black Girls - Kimberly Lane Clark - S4
In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I am fortunate to sit down with Kimberly Lane Clark from Google Education. We dive into different topics that discuss, what Google Education and Google Certifications are, S.T.E.M. for young black girls and how we can include them in the field to help...
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Culturally Relevant Practices - Panel Discussion - S4
In this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I sit down with Dr. Rhonda Treet, Robyn Queen, Nekiya Washington Butler and Hallie Sill and we discuss what and how we can make our classrooms more culturally revelant. In addition, we discuss different ways culturally revelant pedagogy impacts our...
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Music, Education, Growth in the Music Industry - S3: EP 5
Zach also known as "Tru3story," joins me in the next episode this podcast! Tru3story shares his story about how he choose to go to college first and then dive into the music industry. As we discuss his decision and his pathway, he mentions how going to college and learning about the business...
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We Grew Up with Music! and Black Feminism the Music Industry with Dr. Jasmine Hines - S3: EP 4
In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, our guest is Dr. Jasmine Hines. She is an adjunct music professor at Kent State University. We dive into a discussion on her journey to become a music educator at the collegiate level, critical race theory, how CRT has impacted the field of education,...
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Reflection: What is your why? - S3: EP 3
In this episode, I take time to reflect from the interview I had with Dr. Scott. Dr. Scott mentions, the "Core of Teaching." When he mention this in the interview, I had to think about what is my "Core of Teaching?" What is your "Core of Teaching?" When we dive into this core, support and growth...
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The Core of Teaching with Dr. Irvin Scott - S3: EP2
"Why do we teach?" - a question, I myself as an educator have asked myself. Before we dive into why, we must dissect the core of teaching. When we understand the core of teaching, we understand, why we teach? In this episode, Dr. Scott, a professor from Harvard University, dives into his...
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Education, Reflection and Refine - S3: EP 1
Welcome back to the third season of A Black Educator's Truth. The first episode dives into the importance of education, reflection, and refining our practices as educators. It is important that we as educators never forget that we are on the frontlines impacting the next generation. The third...
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Following to Lead, Leading to Follow with Dr. Charles Herring - S2: Ep 10
Dr. Charles Herring, motivational speaker, educational leader, and educational consultant. In this episode Dr. Charles Herring and I dive into trusting the process to leadership. Mentoring is an important aspect of growth, the pathway to growth is not always seen but to those who follow it,...
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My Story, Black Male Cypher - S2: EP 9
Educators are called to the field to become the leaders that student in front of their respective classrooms within their content area. Educators bring real life experience to the students, they share their stories, knowledge, and help mold the next generation. In this episode of A Black…
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Treasure Hunt Conference with Dr. Rita Williams - S2: Ep 8
In the next episode of A Black Educators Truth, we have a very special guest with us. Dr. Rita Williams, founder and CEO of F1NE TUNE! This is an educational consulting business that offers customized professional development. We dive into the inspiration behind this business and F1NE TUNE's...
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Principal, Publishing Company, Educator of Excellence - Brandi Hester - S2: Ep 6
On this episode of A Black Educators Truth, I have my next guest, Brandi Hester. She is a principal, educator, leader and founder of her own publishing company called "Mahogany Pen Publishing." Brandi has taught in Rochester, NY, Colorado, and even Dubai. She is a global educator with a plethora…
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Langston Hughes vs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - S2 Ep: 5
In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, I compare and contrast Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem" and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech. We start by breakdown Harlem, as a poem, as a physicals place and as an important space in the African American history. Harlem was the hub...
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Student Equity and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy with Dr. Lisa Pickett - S2: Ep: 4
An educator, educator consultant, and motivational speaker, Dr. Lisa Pickett has over 20 years of education experience. In this interview episode, Dr. Pickett dives into the importance and definition of classroom equity. We dive into different real world examples of cultural relevant pedagogy on...
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Teacher Burnout, Check In! - S2 Ep: 3
We have officially passed the 100 day mark of the school year. Many schools around the nation celebrate this day in different styles. We are closer to the end of the school year than we are the beginning. We still have a long way to go! In this episode, we dive into teacher burnout symptoms and I...
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Patrick Dailey, Opening Doors of Opportunity - S2 Ep:2
In our next episode, Patrick Dailey, counter - tenor and professor of voice from Tennessee State University is our guest! Professor Dailey shares his powerful story on how he choose his HBCU, the history and legacy of the W. Crimm Singers and the importance of keeping African American composers...
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Experience vs. Knowledge vs. Wisdom - S2 Ep:1
Welcome back to Season 2! This season is called "Well - Seasoned." Each guest will provide their experience, knowledge, and wisdom through an interview style dialoged. Educators need all three of these to become great at their content subject area. Tune in each Sunday for a new episode! Follow my...
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Music, Live Encounter, Real Talk - Dylan Hollingsworth - S1 Ep: 9
Dylan Hollingsworth, also known as Grimace, is a musician, producer, and drummer. In this episode, Dylan talks about how journey into the music industry. He stays true to who he is as a person and as a musician. Dylan and the host, Aaron Taylor, dive into a recap of a Black Lives Matters movement...
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Reflections Through the Virtual Glass - S1 Ep: 8
In this episode, we dive into the different forms of learning while in the middle of a pandemic. Covid - 19 has forever changed the way teaching will take place. Each state is opening up differently, each school district is handling it differently. How are the schools handling this? How are...
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Conquering a P.W.I. - Caleb Richardson III - S1 Ep: 7
We must work a system that wasn't designed for us. Going to college is like being an employee in a business. When there is opportunity for growth, we must take it. In this episode, Caleb Richardson III talks about the accomplishments he had at Edinboro University. He had his own radio show - The...
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Relating to Students - Shannon Holley - S1 Ep: 6
When teachers step into a classroom, they step into many roles. They are a teacher, they are a mentor, they are a guidance counselor at times. All of those roles are important. Something that a college/university can't teach you is how to relate to students. In order to teach and reach our…
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Importance of Teachers of Color (T.O.C.) - S1 Ep: 5
"Having a teacher of color, can have a large impact, and success of a student of color." That is what the statistics say. The truth is, we need to talk about this impact, we need to hear the stories of success. We need to hear the trails and lessons learned by our current or past teachers. These...
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A Different Perspective - Alvin Tucker II - S1 Ep: 4
In this episode of A Black Educator's Truth, Alvin Tucker II dives into his story on how he became an entrepreneur and the CEO of his own company called "Erupt Sales." Originally from Maryland, Alvin describe describes the importance and benefit of having a mentor. We dive into other topics such...
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Discipline vs. Mentor/Mentoring - S1 Ep: 3
What does it mean to discipline a student? What does it mean to mentor students? How do these two words compare and contrast with each other? These are the questions I ask myself as an educator. These are the questions I dive into in this episode of A Black Educator's Truth. When we define these...
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Iron Sharpens Iron - Michael Warren - S1 Ep: 2
Michael Warren has been a long time friend and musical colleague. The beauty of being a musican is that music can open up many doors and opportunity. Michael shares his story of becoming a teacher and the challenges he has overcome. I have learned through this episode that "Iron sharpens Iron."…
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Welcome to a Black Educators Truth - S1 Ep: 1
Welcome to the first episode of A Black Educator's Truth! The first episode I discuss the podcast and what the podcast will be about. Furthermore, I discuss the retention rate of teacher's of color, diversity through the Praxis, and different methods of going back to school. This podcast is about...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The purpose of this podcast is to reveal the truth in teaching as a black educator and teacher of color (T. O. C.). The impact of being a black educator and on the other side, what it’s like to have a black educator in the classroom. Furthermore, this podcast will be used to educate, spread awareness on a multitude of topics. A Black Educator’s Truth will feature a wide variety of guest such as black educators (T.O.C), students, teachers (past, present, and future), principals, human resource personnel, entrepreneurs, and business men and women in a wide variety of careers. Each guest provides a different experience and prospective. We must see it, hear it, speak it, live it, to believe in it.
HOSTED BY
Aaron Taylor
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The purpose of this podcast is to reveal the truth in teaching as a black educator and teacher of color (T. O. C.). The impact of being a black educator and on the other side, what it’s like to have a black educator in the classroom. Furthermore, this podcast will be used to educate, spread...
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