The Namasteach Podcast welcomes our first guest Maria Palma.  A Massachusetts native, a Spanish teacher and department head of 18 years, a mama of two, and a social justice activist. Maria Palma shares her wisdom and insights.  In this episode, we delve into her guiding principles of education, how she supports herself and others during the COVID19 pandemic,  how she finds the balance of being a teacher and a mom, and most importantly staying present and finding joy.  This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Maria Shares:

VIVIR MI VITA Marc Anthony - Vivir Mi Vida (a great song to inspire students)

Book: The Language of Motherhood by Jen Iamele Savage (with contributors Maria Palma and Techa Smalls-Brown and others) https://www.amazon.com/Language-Motherhood-Mosaic-Beauty-Oneness/dp/B084WPXCQC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jen+iamele+savage&qid=1584963219&sr=8-1

Book: White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414