PODCAST · education
Project: School Dad
by Eric Gardner
Project: School Dad is a research-driven podcast and storytelling initiative exploring the impact, urgency, and underrepresentation of Black male educators in American schools. Blending personal narrative, historical analysis, and honest conversation, the podcast examines how representation, belonging, mentorship, and culturally responsive teaching shape the academic and emotional experiences of Black and Brown students. Through interviews with educators, advocates, scholars, parents, and community leaders, Project: School Dad amplifies stories that challenge inequity, restore erased narratives, and reimagine what education can look like when care, connection, and cultural understanding stand at the center.
Episodes
-
Leadership and Community - Featured Guest: Dr. William Hayes
Featured Guest: Dr. William Hayes, CEO of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Season 1 Finale Leadership is more than managing a school—it is about creating a culture where every student, educator, and family feels valued, empowered, and connected to a shared purpose. In the Season 1…
more -
Family Connection: "Community & Partnerships" - Featured Guest: Karen Williams
In this enlightening episode of the Project: School Dad Podcast, I engage in a profound conversation with Assistant Principal Karen Williams, who passionately advocates for the educational needs of Black children and their families. We explore the importance of community partnerships and the...
-
Voices of the Community: "Parent Voice, Student Success — A Legacy of Partnership." Featured Guests: Casandra Chase, Nicole Figueroa, & Terri Ayers
EP. 5 — The Voices of the Community: "Parent Voice, Student Success — A Legacy of Partnership" Featured Guests: Casandra Chase, Nicole Figueroa, & Terri Ayers In this episode of Project: School Dad, we center the voices of parents and caregivers as critical partners in student success. Featured...
-
Strength & Identity - Featured Guest: Ernest Owens
How do identity, representation, and belonging shape a student’s ability to learn and thrive? In this episode of Project: School Dad Podcast, host Eric Gardner is joined by acclaimed journalist, author, and educator Ernest Owens for a thought-provoking conversation on Strength & Identity.…
more -
Being Reflective: Culturally responsive pedagogy: “What Works” featuring: "The Intellectuals"
What does it truly mean to do what works for children? In Episode 3 of Project: School Dad, Eric Gardner is joined by The Intellectuals—a collective of educators, advocates, and community leaders committed to learning, reflection, and transformative change in urban education. Together, Tivona...
-
Mentorship That Moves the Needle: Radical Advising in Urban Schools - Featured Guest: Dr. Khary Moody
In this compelling episode of the Project: School Dad Podcast, we delve into the transformative concept of radical advising with Dr. Khary Moody, an esteemed principal from Philadelphia. Dr. Moody articulates the critical importance of culturally grounded mentorship in fostering a school climate...
-
Belonging & School Connection - Featured Guest: Darren Rainey
From Desegregation to Displacement: The Erasure of Black Educators In this episode of Project: School Dad, Eric Gardner sits down with educator and professor Darren Rainey for a powerful conversation about the historical displacement of Black educators and the lasting impact of their absence on...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Project: School Dad is a research-driven podcast and storytelling initiative exploring the impact, urgency, and underrepresentation of Black male educators in American schools. Blending personal narrative, historical analysis, and honest conversation, the podcast examines how representation, belonging, mentorship, and culturally responsive teaching shape the academic and emotional experiences of Black and Brown students. Through interviews with educators, advocates, scholars, parents, and community leaders, Project: School Dad amplifies stories that challenge inequity, restore erased narratives, and reimagine what education can look like when care, connection, and cultural understanding stand at the center.
HOSTED BY
Eric Gardner
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Project: School Dad have?
Project: School Dad currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Project: School Dad about?
Project: School Dad is a research-driven podcast and storytelling initiative exploring the impact, urgency, and underrepresentation of Black male educators in American schools. Blending personal narrative, historical analysis, and honest conversation, the podcast examines how representation,...
How often does Project: School Dad release new episodes?
Project: School Dad has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Project: School Dad?
You can listen to Project: School Dad on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Project: School Dad?
Project: School Dad is created and hosted by Eric Gardner.
URL copied to clipboard!