Intelligogy

Post after post, news segment after news segment are filled with incidents of hate. Riding in the car with family on the way home today, I came across a post that anchored my stomach to the ground. "If this high school is having problems, how long has it been predominantly African American?" This comment was taken from a video that has gone viral on Twitter. A citizen spoke at a school board meeting against the removal of certain structural pieces of history. He referenced slaves obeying their masters. When is this going to change? When will people's hearts be transformed? When will the hatred end? I began to write this poem in the car after watching this horrific clip multiple times in disbelief. I think I found myself thinking, "Surely, the message will be different when it plays again." I give you, a poem from the pain in my soul, "When?" I invite you to subscribe to Intelligogy and share your thoughts on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram @TraciBrowder or @Intelligogy. https://tracibrowder.com/

This is a special episode - a must-listen for every educator, every administrator. If you've listened to the podcast at length, you know about three series: Monday Matters Rethinking SEL, Equity Talk Tuesday, & Woke Wednesday Rockin' Remote Learning. Today's episode focuses on elements of all three series. Celebrating students is an essential element of every classroom and every school. Amplifying voices and honoring diversity should be woven into the fibers of every moment of every day. You will be amazed at what happens in a classroom when we are intentional about mental health, equity, and diversity. Be sure to listen to the full episode, student voices are woven into this episode and the talent is absolutely mind-blowing. Please share your thoughts by tagging @intelligogy or @TraciBrowder on Twitter. I'd be honored if you would consider sharing this episode with other educators and continuing the conversation....how are you celebrating student voices?

Recorded 1 week prior to its release, Traci was just returning to school after the historically catastrophic Texas Winter Storm of February, 2021. In this episode, she makes a heartfelt plea to educators to slow down and connect with students...connecting over teaching, connecting over assessing. As Traci dives deep into the conversation, her son walks into the room, and you know what that means...it's a conversation between the mom and son duo! Listeners get to hear a teen's perspective of returning to school after disaster and how teachers engaged with students on their first day back. This conversation promises to challenge your thinking, direct you to reevaluate how you connect with students, and reflect on your prioritization of instruction and social emotional needs of students.

Historically beautiful. A day full of hope, empowerment, challenge, commitment, renewal, and democracy. January 20, 2021. The United States of America inaugurates its 46th President. The historic inauguration of the country's first female, non-white vice president. The most diverse administration in the nation's history. "A cry for racial justice some 400 years in the making moves us. The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer," President J. Biden. Are you committed to the call to action to unite? To make the dream of racial equality and justice for all become a powerful truth?

This episode! The fire is all over the place in 2021's first episode of Intelligogy The Podcast with Monday Matters Rethinking SEL. Traci challenges us, pushes us beyond our comfort zone to rethink social emotional learning in innovate, fun, and passionate ways. "If kids don't see that we care, they have nothing to care about (when it comes to class)." "Give them all you've got from your heart and they will give you all they've got from all they've got from their hearts and minds." Traci connects all the dots in this powerful episode. Connect with Traci on Twitter at @https://twitter.com/tracibrowder (Traci Browder) or https://twitter.com/intelligogy (@Intelligogy) to let her know how rethinking SEL is changing the landscape of. your classroom, school, and community.

Traci has an intimately transparent conversation with listeners about the struggle of 2020. We hear hope, courage, and support in her passionate message about struggle. Traci encourages us to reach out to our support systems and gives us the reminder that nothing is too tough to share. Not only does Traci address those of us carrying the burden of struggles, she talks with those of us who are support systems. She challenges us to ask the difficult questions and prepares us to not afraid of the response we might receive...to instead be prepared to be a source of hope and encouragement. She leaves us the promise that light will come. Traci approaches an extremely delicate topic with grace, love, hope, and promise on this final day of 2020. Light will come. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Donovan is back! Many of you tell us how much you love when Traci 's sons join the conversation. Her youngest son is back and full of laughter and energy. We learn how important the socialization of teenagers is and how the lack of it can impact a student's drive and commitment. Donovan shares the challenges of a being gifted learner and the dilemmas he finds himself facing. The live conversation was intense and covered so much ground that it is being segmented into multiple episodes that will release in this Thursday Thoughts series. This is only the beginning. The end of the conversation that will release soon is stunningly profound and full of wisdom for educators about how kids learn best and retain information in their brain...yes, a 15 year old! Be sure to keep coming back. Connect with Traci on Twitter at https://twitter.com/intelligogy (Intelligogy) or https://twitter.com/TraciBrowder (Traci Browder.)

Woke Wednesday meets Monday Matters in this mashup of Rockin' Remote Learning and Rethinking SEL. In the Monday Matters series, Traci guides us to consider a new way of thinking about SEL. She challenges us to shift by no longer thinking solely about social emotional learning to broaden our view to: Meeting and Exceeding Emotional Needs of Teachers, Administrators, Parents, & Students. We begin to understand the relevance and essential nature of weaving MESENTAPS into our practice as Traci explains, "We have some needs that need to be met and they are way outside the realm of learning. Being aware, looking at faces when I talk. Are there interactions coming back in?" This episode is full of emotion and reasons to think deeply on broadening our thinking by rethinking SEL. Connect with Traci on remote learning, and rethinking SEL on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TraciBrowder (Intelligogy The Podcast) or https://twitter.com/intelligogy (Traci Browder).

The 1st episode in this new series, Equity Talk Tuesday, is emotional, powerful, and extremely painful. Traci challenges us by asking us to think about the fire we had after George Floyd's death. She helps us to understand that the one, tiny thing that most educators flooded social media with as a resolution is not the answer to addressing equity in schools. We go on an intimate journey into Traci's hometown where she shows us real examples of the disparity that exists not only in education, but in our communities, in the lives of families in impoverished communities. We can do better. The end of the this episode is difficult on so many levels. This is an episode to be shared widely. Traci's hope is to help us begin to or continue to understand the depth of the pain and the need for the consistent fight for equity, social justice, and antiracism advocacy. Make sure you are in a quiet place with no distractions to fully engage with this painful episode.

The secret is revealed! The secret to meaningful engagement is unlocked in this passionate episode of Rockin' Remote Learning. Traci compels us to explore what it means to Be YAS. She explains how to be Your Authentic Self in this dynamic episode that will leave you on fire to explore your why. Traci reveals the gift we have in the existence of virtual learning, a gift that will provide a new perspective, a gift that will set your soul on fire to immerse yourself in discovering Your Authentic Self to enhance the ultimate engagement experience for your families.

The Monday Matters segment of Intelligogy The Podcast explores the concept, Rethinking SEL. Traci captivates us with a new way of thinking about SEL. She challenges us to shift from focusing solely on social emotional learning to meeting and exceeding the social and emotional needs of teachers, administrators, parents, and students. We learn the value of: Being intentional. Loving and caring for students and their families. Taking the bold risk of moving learning aside to meet and exceed the social emotional needs. Understanding when bold measures are necessary. The immediate return on the investment will fill your heart with joy and fill students with connection, trust, and excitement. Traci invites us to share ways we are meeting and exceeding social and emotional needs of students. She also encourages us to share how we want to grow to better meet and exceed the social and emotional needs of students. Connect with https://twitter.com/TraciBrowder (Traci) on Twitter to continue the discussion. Follow https://twitter.com/intelligogy (Intelligogy) on Twitter!

This episode! Traci has walked us through our set up for teaching virtually. She transitions to the next level in this episode. From setup to start up. Start up? She makes it clear with this example: We go to great lengths to make our homes warms, inviting, and welcoming. We take time to the get the right decor to create the ambiance, the atmosphere that stands on its own to say, "Welcome." Shouldn't the same be true when our students prepare to walk into our classrooms virtually? Reimagine environment. Rethink startup. Set the stage. Traci believes in "giving virtual students the exact same experience that they would have if they were in person." "Parental relationships and those power relationships, it's at the core of my calling, my why. It happens organically in my classroom...I am committed, determined, and steadfast to create that exact same environment virtually." The challenge: Compare the online start up with the in person walk up. This is a must-listen episode for administrators and educators to support each other, brainstorm, have powerful dialogue as you reimagine the virtual learning environment. Join the conversation, connect with Traci on Twitter, https://twitter.com/intelligogy (@Intelligogy) or https://twitter.com/TraciBrowder (@Traci Browder) with #IntelligogyThePodcast, #RockinRemoteLearning, #TheStartUp.

Traci poses two powerful questions for us in the 2nd episode of the Rockin' Remote Learning Series. When you're teaching, do the kids see you 100% of the time? Because of your setup, are you teaching sitting down most of the time? The best description for this episode would be to capture quotes from the episode itself. "I felt so trapped, I felt like I couldn't be me. I know if it was killing me what was it doing to my students? My ultimate goal was wanting to teach virtually just like I were teaching kids in my class. I wanted to teach in the center of my classroom, that's my power zone. I don't mean power as in owning power. That's where I'm empowered to do my best teaching." Aren't you excited to dive into this episode? Traci gives us some immediate action steps in this episode and invites us to tag her on social media to keep the conversation going. Follow this series each Wednesday. Go back and listen to the first episode in her Monday Matters Series, "Rethinking Social Emotional Learning."

Traci introduces us to a new series on Monday Matters. Inspired by Educators Without Borders Office Hours panel & The Mentor Roundtable...Traci participated in passionate discourse with colleagues on the topic of social emotional learning. Immersed in contemplative exploration and analysis of social emotional learning, Traci invites us to rethink social emotional learning as we know it. She challenges us with a new way of thinking about social emotional learning and encourages us to share our thoughts and ways we meet the social emotional needs of learners. Tag Traci or Intelligogy on Twitter or Facebook to continue the conversation.

Intelligogy The Podcast introduces a dynamic new series, Rockin' Remote Learning. Traci's passion is through the roof when it comes to providing an experience for students learning from home that rivals students learning in school. This is an episode that you need to hear far more than you need to read the description. It is also an episode that needs to be shared widely for the good of students and to celebrate and support educators teaching online. Traci invites educators to join her on the podcast to discuss how they are rockin' remote learning, or how they want to grow and further develop the remote learning environment. How does this episode resonate with you? Would you like to schedule some time to connect with Traci? Send her a DM on Twitter: @TraciBrowder or @Intelligogy.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Teach Better Tuesday features Megan Deegan. In the continued pursuit of exploring relationships, Meghan wrote a blog post about student breakout sessions which is the basis of the conversation. The way students collaborate in the uniquely structured break out sessions lends itself to multiple facets of growth and development in relationships. Learn more by listening to the conversation that was so deep, there’s a Part 2!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Monday Matters features Selena Ware, contributing author of Rise, Pray, Slay and CEO of Selena Ware Consulting. The uncut conversation on relationships continues with Traci and Selena discussing the uniquely beautiful relationship between students, parents, and the teacher in Traci’s kindergarten classroom. What they share, what they discuss is food for thought for EVERY classroom K - 12. This is only the beginning of their conversation, come back for more in the next episode of Monday Matters.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Saturday with Stephen continues the conversation on relationships. From the impact of COVID-19 to technology, Stephen takes us on an inquisitive journey of intentionality and the power of invitation. The conversation transitions to the call upon educators and stakeholders to be innovative in our thinking and how we support our students to build relationships in a new era.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Friday Thoughts features Traci Browder sharing the conversational journey that we are preparing to embark upon. Relationships. Have you ever stopped to think about relationships being at the core of everything? We are going to discuss personal, professional, and spiritual relationships in this conversation. Traci shares with us how COVID-19 and the hatred and crimes that exist because of racism are the catalysts for going on this journey. After you listen, connect with Traci on social media and let her know how the power of relationships resonates with you.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Thursday Thoughts features Traci Browder giving us inspiration as we look toward the beginning of a new school year wrapped with contingency plans, heightened focus on SEL and parent/student relationships, and racial tension. This conversation will ground, support, and inspire you to focus on what’s in front of us...building strong relationships built on trust, caring, and resilience. Let’s do this!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Woke Wednesday features Traci Browder reminding the need to continue doing the work in front of us. Dismantling racism, not growing weary, looking through the lenses of others, taking the bold steps, she leaves us with the powerful question...will you be a part of the change?

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Teach Better Tuesday features Rebecca Thal. Rebecca takes us into the world of teaching 5th grade math and science remotely during COVID-19. Trust, release of control, building relationships. THIS is the episode to listen to for best practices pointers for starting the year in a potentially remote learning environment.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Monday Matters features Dr. Wallace Ting, CEO of School Rubric. Partnering with Ryan Sagare, School Rubric is built on Wallace & Ryan’s expertise as international educators. They are committed to bringing parents comprehensive information to aid in making decisions regarding the international school of choice for their children. This is merely one component of the work of School rubric. From webinars, to articles, to podcasts, the work School Rubric does to connect educators around the world and inform parents in decision-making is absolutely phenomenal.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Friday Fundamentals features Kavita Tanna in an intriguing global conversation. Kavita gives a global glimpse into education as countries and continents navigate COVID-19. We transition this conversation into broadening your world view and expanding your network. Please tag us and let us know steps you are taking to expand your network.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Thursday Thoughts features Traci Browder encouraging listeners to challenge, stretch, and grow themselves. You will leave this conversation feeling inspired and ready to grow!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Woke Wednesday features Traci Browder sharing her thoughts on the beauty of the Twitter PLN. After listening, you will understand why it’s important to build slide relationships , she explains that we get out of Twitter what we put in Twitter. You will be inspired to connect and build lasting relationships...on Twitter!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Teach Better Tuesday features Katelynn Giordanno. Our conversation was so powerful that we had to continue it. If you haven’t caught the first episode, it’s a must listen as Katelynn shares the power of passion projects.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Monday Matters features Marlena Gross Taylor sharing Truth #4 revealed by COVID-19: Educators Deserve More Pay and Respect.“Valuing our educators with pay.” “We put our money where our priorities are.” Marelena breaks it all down for us as we focus on Truth #4...a much needed conversation.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Friday Fundamentals features Kavita Tanna. The conversation centers around COVID-19 and racial crisis. From equity to impact,Traci and Kavita’s conversation will leave inspired to be a part of the positive change.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Thursday features Traci Browder taking us into an intimate and transparent conversation. Some of the most poignant moments, “What is your calling in all of this?” “Escapism is not resolution. Escapism is not the solution.” She challenges all of us to be better and do better in our fight for equity.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Woke Wednesday features Traci Browder inspiring us to rest and recharge, learn, grow, understand, and make preparations for the upcoming school year. You will be encouraged and inspired to transform your lens.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Teach Better Tuesday features Katelynn Giordano exploring the why behind passion projects. Passion projects are individualized plans for exploration for students designed for exploration of their passions and ultimately to inspire them to pursue their passions. So much to this conversation, we had to get back together for part 2 coming next week, stay tuned!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Monday Matters features Marlena Gross Taylor sharing Truth #3 revealed by COVID-19: Being a Teacher Is Not As Easy As Parents Think.Marlena goes deep in this reflective conversation about parents facilitating the learning during COVID-19 and the parent-teacher relationship. An intriguing conversation that will leave you wanting more!

In my first episode of Stephen on Saturday, we take you on a journey of deeply contemplative conversation. From the importance of staying abreast on pedagogical research, to stepping beyond the realm of education and growing by going beyond your profession...you will leave the conversation inspired to push beyond your perceived limits and challenge limits we have created for our students.

Traci takes us on an intriguing journey with Kavita & her global work with Inspire Citizens. Together, they explore the global impact of COVID-19. The conversation transitions to personal growth and exploration and we get a teaser for upcoming episodes because of this transition!

Traci talks to us about the importance of connecting with family and disconnecting from social media, taking care of ourselves and those we love in the midst of a global crisis and racial social injustice crisis. This conversation will leave you with purpose to focus on what matters most.

Chey & Pav are known for many things. The Staffroom Podcast, Education Never Dies, being teacher. Their work on their Friday morning radio show on VoicEd Canada, “The Drive,” is uniting people around the world with a message of learning, love, hope, and understanding during racial crisis.

Hans Appel. Inspiration, nurturing, cultivating, empathy, compassion. This was one the most beautiful conversations I have ever had on Intelligogy The Podcast! Hans is the Director of Culture at Teach Better and his new book, Award Winning Culture was just recently released! When you listen to this conversation, you will fully understand the keys, the foundation, to building schools with award winning cultures!

Traci has chosen a path of transparent leadership in the time of racial and social injustice crisis. She explains to us her idea of establishing your Grit Crew in this intimate, powerful, passionate, and inspiring episode. Tag Traci Browder and share who’s in your #GritCrew Monday

Michael captured Traci’s attention during a powerful #LeadLAP Twitter chat titled, Leading by Learning. Michael is a principal who shared some genuine ways he showed that he cares about people of color during the heart of racial tension. The outcomes to move toward growth and change in his circles of impact will inspire you. Join Traci & Michael for Thursday Thoughts.

In light of racial tension, protests, & rioting across America, Traci & Marlena painfully take us inside their homes. Raising black sons and daughters in America. We learn about the rules their children must follow in a world we are all supposed to live by the same standard.

Intelligogy The Podcast’s exciting new format features Teach Better Tuesday! Every Tuesday, Traci connects us to the experts of the Teach Better Team.In this episode, Traci and Rae Hughart discuss Self Care & Mental Health - Exploring the Connections. Together, they give us encouragement to unplug and take care of ourselves so we can be better for our students, our families, ourselves. Keep coming back for Teach Better Tuesday!

Intelligogy The Podcast’s Monday Matters features guest Marlena Gross-Taylor, co-founder of Edugladiators. Marlena shared 5 truths revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic during an Edugladiator chat. Truth #2 “Schools Are Considered Daycares by Parents & the Community,” takes us down a path of exploration of the necessity of public schools to the economy & considerations around the structure of the school year.Join Traci every Monday for a riveting Monday Matters conversation.

Traci connects us with global student empowerment leader, Kavita Tanna in this heart-felt conversation about growth partners, healthy relationships. “In order for partnerships to be healthy, we need to think of ourselves as individuals and what we stand for.” -Kavita“Reflection and ownership...knowing that we don’t know it all. The beauty of growth is being selfless.” -TraciPrepare to be inspired.

Traci gets intimate with us as she continues the conversation, "This is our Every Day." We've met her sons before, but she introduces us to her husband and brings her sons back to take us inside the conversations that have to be had in the home of the black family - specifically, with black males. She shares some of her own painful encounters along with her husband and her sons. Be inspired to be the change.

Traci takes us behind the scenes in a painful conversation she titles, “This Is Our Every Day.” In light of numerous events, America is in a state of protest in the midst of racial tension and frustration. Traci hopes to enlighten, inspire awareness, and spark conversation in this vulnerably transparent episode.

Chey Chaney & Pav Wander take us on an inquisitive journey of exploration into the Revolutionization of Education. This powerful conversation travels through the reality of the onset of crisis, managing the social emotional realm, & accepting that we do not have all the answers. “Thinking should be uncomfortable.” - Chey CheneyWe are definitely ‘uncomfortable’ in this conversation. Traci invites her sons to conduct the introduction and exit in this episode.

In this episode, Traci and Rae Hughart discuss the Revolutionization of Education. From teachers having a voice to, operating in proactivity, grace over grades, to gaps in equity and access, they explore challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed to continue to revolutionize education amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic. Keep coming back for Teach Better Tuesday!

Traci takes time with the catalyst of her podcast, Stephen Hurley, to discuss a challenging topic. The New Look of Learning & Learning Design will challenge every one of us to continue the conversation, to be catalysts for change, to keep moving forward in a new realm of parental relationships and 21st century learning redefined.

Guest Kavita Tanna, Deputy Director of Inspire Citizens goes deep with Traci in a heart-filled, thought-provoking conversation about the importance of relationships before, during, and after COVID-19. Go on a journey with Kavita and Traci ranging from social emotional health, to seeing education as developing the whole child, to educators as life-long learners. Prepare to be inspired.