In this episode, I’m talking with Channing White, a veteran educator and strategic equity coach whom I’ve connected with through Instagram. In our conversation, we talk about our thoughts on the history of education and how its origins are still impacting the field of education today - for both students and educators. We also uncover the many troubling inequities in not only our schools but the entire education system as well as what we can start doing - even if it’s just in our classrooms - to create the systemic change that’s so desperately needed in education.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

In this episode, talk with Kayland Lamar, another black educator, who’s passionate about teacher wellness and dedicated to helping teachers battle burnout through self-care coaching. In our conversation, we talk about Kayland’s “tipping point and how that inspired her to prioritize true self-care, as well as share what she’s learned through her battle with burnout to provide support for other educators. We also have a candid conversation about how the education system has been set up to deprioritize the needs of teachers as well as why focusing on teacher wellness is important to the education system as a whole.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

On this episode, I reflect on my journey through the teacher self-care space and I'm sharing 5 lessons for radical self-care that will help inspire you to take steps towards your wellness.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

On today’s show, I’m chatting with Daphne Gomez, The Teacher Career Coach. Daphne is a former 5th-grade teacher turned educational consultant and she empowers teachers to think of themselves outside of the teaching box. She helps teachers realize just how much they have to offer in any setting. In our conversation today, we explore what it means to work in a toxic environment, why teachers tolerate poor working conditions, and the next best steps you can take if you’re an educator looking to transition whether it’s to a new school, a new district, or a new career path altogether.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

A lot has changed since I last released an episode; so in this one, I'm opening up and catching you all up on all the changes that 2022 has brought about in my life. In this episode, I'm opening up about my transition out of the classroom and the process of finding myself, now, as a former teacher. Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

Alexis uncovers the truth behind trendy "self-care" with Amber Harper of the Burned In Teacher. Amber is an educator turned burn out coach who recently transitioned back into the classroom. On this episode, Alexis and Amber talk about the difference between self-care and self-destruction, the impact of self-care trends on wellness work, and how you can take the first steps to design a wellness plan that works for you!Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

In this episode, I share with you actionable steps that teachers and administrators - anywhere - can take to begin establishing a culture of wellness in their school building. This episode is from the #standwitheducators series from my podcast takeover on The Burned-In Teacher Podcast with Amber Harper in May 2021. The conversations from this series are about taking the next right steps to create the change educators deserve.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the teacher/administrator relationship and offer strategies for exercising agency with school leaders. This episode is from the #standwitheducators series from my podcast takeover on The Burned In Teacher Podcast with Amber Harper in May 2021. The conversations from this series are about taking the next right steps to the change educators deserve.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducatorTwitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

In this episode, I discuss the first steps to systemic reform for not only education and for the entire teaching profession. This episode is from the #standwitheducators series from my podcast takeover on The Burned In Teacher Podcast with Amber Harper in May 2021. The conversations from this series are about taking the next right steps to the change educators deserve.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

This episode features Evette Rawls. She is an incredible educator who is passionate about supporting new teachers! She and I discuss our own memories from when we were newbies. This episode explores what it means to be a new teacher in 2021 and what new teachers can do to teach and live more authentically.Website: www.theafroeducator.comInstagram: @theafroeducator Twitter: @theafroeducatorDon't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!