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When the Birds Fly Back: Lessons on Community, Creativity, and Liberation in the Classroom (feat. Okomfowaa Akosua Faye Harvey M.S.Ed)
From The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast · Hosted by Evalaurene Jean-Charles
Episode summary
In this episode of The Resistance: An Underground Educators Podcast: This week on The Resistance: An Underground Educators podcast, I interviewed Akosua Harvey, an educator, author, and my friend, to discuss her journey in education, the importance of community, storytelling, and authenticity in teaching. We explore the challenges educators face, the power of affirmations, and the need for a supportive environment for both teachers and students. This conversation emphasizes the significance of seeing students as whole individuals and the…
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This week on The Resistance: An Underground Educators podcast, I interviewed Akosua Harvey, an educator, author, and my friend, to discuss her journey in education, the importance of community, storytelling, and authenticity in teaching. We explore the challenges educators face, the power of affirmations, and the need for a supportive environment for both teachers and students. This conversation emphasizes the significance of seeing students as whole individuals and the role of educators in shaping the future. Mentioned in the Episode: Big Classroom Energy: The Standard Is You (feat. Eugene Banks): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/blackonblacked/episodes/Big-Classroom-Energy-The-Standard-Is-You-feat--Eugene-Banks-e346rem Connect With Our Guest: Follow Ms. Ako on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ms.akosroom/Pre-order Why the Birds Fly Back: https://www.stirredstories.com/buy/p/why-the-birds-fly-backSubscribe to her Newsletter: https://akosuaharvey.substack.com/ Let's Get to Work: Join the Liberation Library: https://black-on-black-ed.kit.com/products/liberationlibrarycommunitySubscribe to the Liberation Leaflet Monthly Newsletter: https://black-on-black-ed.kit.com/b60f6a97d9