Tag: education
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Black Teachers Matter: Pam Gaddy
Teaching was not my first or second choice. My English teacher persuaded me during the second semester of freshman year because I accommodated a classmate for a presentation. Once I started taking education courses, it began to feel natural. After my first “real-time’ teaching experience, I knew I wanted to teach and was excited about…
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Black Teachers Matter: Dr. Tonya Phillips
I chose to teach because I believe in the power of education, competence, and academic empowerment. As a Black Social Work Educator, I am passionate about sharing knowledge, addressing social injustices, and equipping future scholars, researchers, and practitioners with the skills needed to create change and improvement for marginalized populations. Absolutely, representation in education is…
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Black Teachers Matter: Jamirious Mooney
I became an Educator because, growing up, I always heard that this generation was troubled and hopeless. It bothered me because I realized that the same mouths saying that were the same ones raising us. I wanted to be the change I needed to see with kids. I began teaching at 11 because I knew…
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Black Teachers Matter: Kim Underwood
1) Why did you choose to teach? I chose to teach because I love to see the moment the light turns on when a child has accomplished or understood something for the first time. 2) Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why not? Yes. Representation in the classroom matters because it allows our…
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Black Teachers Matter: Kimberly Williams
I was inspired by my mother, who is now a retired teacher. I would watch and admire how much she cared for her students and how they were filled with happiness, and I thought that was awesome. So, I just knew that I wanted to teach as a little girl. I like to say it’s…
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Black Teachers Matter: Tea Harrison
Why did you choose teaching? I chose to be a teacher, because I am afraid to die. I don’t mean death in the physical sense. I am working hard to break generational curses. I want my legacy to continue beyond my physical existence. If i can inspire the next artist or spark creativity in a…
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Black Teachers Matter: Naughty’a Gray
Why did you choose teaching? I have always loved teaching. Teaching is my passion and my mission. I remember my first teaching moment. As a kindergartner, I was asked what I want to be when I grow up, and I said “a teacher”. I drew a picture of myself as a teacher. I have a…
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Black Teachers Matter: Blake Lyle
Why did you choose teaching? I chose to teach because I believe that a truly holistic education has the capacity to change the trajectory of someone’s life. I think that education can be the force that drives systematic and cultural change in this country. I want to have a positive impact on the lives of…
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Black Teachers Matter: Brittany Brown
Why did you choose teaching? I am one of those people who always wanted to be a teacher. Many of my role models are educators. I admired the impact that teachers were able to make on children and I wanted to be one of those people. Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why…
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Black Teachers Matter: Ashley Hodges
Why did you choose teaching? I chose teaching because it’s something that comes naturally to me. I enjoy seeing a person grow based on learning a new perspective. Does representation matter in the classroom? Why or why not? Of course. I teach my students to be proud of their cultures, heritages and background. I created…