The "Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE" Podcast highlights the unspoken and unsung heroes who are changing the education game as we know it! Everyday, we come across the work of so many incredible educators who simply don't get the recognition they deserve! In this podcast, we will provide the viewers with an opportunity to learn the personal stories of these incredible educators and the specific elements that shape who they are as educators.
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In this second-to-last episode of Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE, I sit down with two powerful voices in inclusive and student-centered education, Sally Ratemo and Donica Merhazion , learning support educators from the International School of Kenya (ISK) . Together, we explore how they are redefining inclusion, belonging, and identity-affirming practice in international school settings.Drawing…
In this week's episode, I sit down with global inclusion consultant Lauren Jones , a leading voice in international education whose work spans continents, cultures, and communities. With experience supporting schools across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, Lauren specializes in building inclusive ecosystems that affirm every learner, particularly those who have been historically…
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Nicole Bonnah , journalist, storyteller, and Founder & Director of Tap in Think Tank , to explore how storytelling can be a transformative force in education, identity, and social change. Drawing from her acclaimed writings such as “The Black Orient: The Emerging Black Presence in China” and “Black China Life” in The Huffington Post, Nicole…
In this week's episode of Identity Talk 4 Educators LIVE, I chat with Dr. Jaymee Lewis-Flenaugh , the Founder and Principal Consultant of ElevateCore Consulting , to explore what it truly means to lead with humanity, intention, and purpose. Drawing on her rich experiences in academia and organizational development, Jaymee shares how her journey from the university classroom to the consulting space…
In this week's episode, I chat with Osa Oyegun , Founder of Taurus Education Consulting , to explore the transformative role of libraries as spaces for identity, liberation, and joy.Drawing from her unique background as both an educator and a librarian, Osa shares how she uses literacy and storytelling as tools to build belonging, disrupt bias, and affirm every student’s lived experience. From…
In this week's episode, I chat with international educator and equity-driven leader Tiwana Merritt to explore how her journey from the track to the classroom has shaped her vision for transformative education.From her record-breaking days as a collegiate athlete to nearly two decades working in schools across Australia, China, and South Africa, Tiwana shares how the lessons of discipline,…
In this special return episode, I welcome back acclaimed educator, researcher, and author Zaretta Hammond for a powerful conversation about her writing journey and the ideas behind her latest best-selling book, " Rebuilding Students’ Learning Power: Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice ".Building on the legacy of her groundbreaking work, " Culturally Responsive Teaching and The…
In this week's episode, I chat with Safirah Ibenana , founder and CEO of Breaking Grounds Group , to explore her remarkable journey from the classroom to the boardroom.Safirah shares how her early academic experiences and years teaching in international schools around the world shaped her vision for more equitable, student-centered education. From navigating cultural differences in global…
In this week's episode, I chat with Aylin Erengul Gregg , international educator, consultant, and developer of the LEAVES Approach , a framework designed to affirm multilingual learners’ cultural and linguistic identities while supporting their second language acquisition.Aylin shares her journey from growing up in Turkey as a non-native English learner to teaching in international schools across…
In this week's episode, I sit down with Lori Boll , Executive Director of the Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (SENIA) , to explore her journey as both an educator and a parent advocate. Lori shares how her son Braden’s diagnoses reshaped her purpose in education and fueled her commitment to inclusion in international schools.We discuss the founding and global impact of SENIA, her…
