Black, Brown & Bilingüe
by Lissette Jacobson and Maurice McDavid
Two social justice educators working to unite the Black and Brown communities through education, storytelling and community engagement.
Podcast episodes
Season 5
Ink and Insights: From Educator to Storyteller with Djuana Okotete
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Djuana Okotete, a former teacher who bravely transitioned from education to the corporate world before finding her true calling as a children's book author and reading advocate. Djuana shares the emotional challenges of leaving behind her beloved profession, the unexpected intersections between education and corporate life, and the fulfilling journey of returning to her passion for storytelling. With candid insights into her creative process and the impact of her work on young readers, Djuana's story reminds us of the power of following our passions against all odds
Talk Less, Smile More: Navigating Introverts and Extroverts in the Work Place
Season 4
How to Talk to People who you Disagree With: A Conversation with Journalist Monica Guzman
Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; and author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.
5 Tips How Teachers and Administrators Can Add Positivity to Their School with Sandy Cristobal
Sandy Cristobal is a bilingual educator and administrator. Sandy came to the US with her family when she was seven years old. Her trajectory as a newcomer and English learner led her to pursue education and become a teacher and now administrator. In this episode Sandy shares 5 tips for anyone working in a school setting on how to have a more positive work experience.
