Shut the Door and Do What You Gotta Do: Dismantling the System from the Inside with Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend

In this week's episode of the Black on Black Education Podcast, I sit down with the Dr. Jocelyn Logan-Friend, an education strategist who’s worked in every part of the education system, from the classroom to the U.S. Department of Ed. Together, we broke down what it means to be qualified to teach, why transforming classroom culture starts with your mindset, and how we empower students to question everything including us. We also talk about our upcoming trip to South Africa to run a camp for teenagers in Cape Town, and what it means to lead a silent revolution in education. share this episode with another educator who's about this life. Resources + Links Mentioned: Donate to support Black on Black Education’s Adventure 2025 trip to South Africa: Support the Trip Learn more about Dr. Jocelyn’s work: Logan and Friends Follow Logan & Friends on Instagram: @loganandfriends.community Explore the Student Action Board Curriculum: Student Action Board If you’re ready to build a classroom that balances rigor and joy—don’t just listen, act. Join the Liberation Library, THEE online community for educators fighting the system from the inside.