R.E.A.L. Storytellers

R.E.A.L. Storytellers dives into the issues women face in the workplace, and what they can do to combat it.NOTE - Our show will take a short break, but we will be back soon with more episodes!

This week, we are joined by two inspirational female black leaders who are willing to share their breadth of knowledge and experience with us. Our first guest is Becky Pringle, current President of the National Education Association (NEA). Her powerful stories give us a rare glimpse into how a "just a black girl from North Philly", rose to become the leader of the largest labor union in the country.Accompanying her is Princess R. Moss, Vice-President of the NEA. Starting out as a talented music teacher in Virginia, this leader has undergone many trials during her life, and is here to grace us with all she has learned. With such a deep pool of wisdom, you know we can't help but want to dive right in! Things are about to get R.E.A.L....Ba a part of the R.E.A.L. Movement! Find us at www.real.njea.org

This week we have two fantastic guests to discuss their experiences in the classroom regarding student affirmation. How did they help their students of color feel heard and valued during their time with them? What can we do, today, to help others push beyond racial boundaries and have their voices heard?Get ready for a R.E.A.L. deep discussion...

You don't want to miss this episode...

Surprise! Season 2 of the R.E.A.L. Storytellers begins this week! We are back  with new guests, new topics to discuss, and new stories to share.This week, we are joined by...Kimberly Scott-Hayden - Board of Education Member of Union, NJ, & ESP SpecialistNikki Baker - Instructional Assistant for Autism Program (K-2)

The final episode of Season One.....Today, we sit down and chat with the one-and-only Gabriel A. Tanglao (he/him).  Gabe (as he prefers to be called) serves as associate director of NJEA's new office of Human & Civil Rights, Equity and Governance. As a Filipino-American educator and union-activist, Gabriel carries on a tradition of freedom fighting as co-founder of the REAL Movement.Gabe also co-hosts the podcast "Continental Shifts", where he explores his heritage and the challenges he faces as an educator. #IamReal #NJEA #Equity

This week, Angel sits down to chat with Amanda Adams (she/her),  an associate director of the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division. Amanda also serves as coordinator of the ACCESS (A Community Collective for Equitable and Sustainable Schools) Model. She is a Master ACE Interface Trainer, and another hard-working co-founder of the REAL Movement.Let us hear what stories she has to share...

This week we are joined by Felicia Davis (she/her). Felicia currently works  as an administrative assistant in the Professional Development & Instructional Issues division of NJEA, and has lended her talents to them for the past 18 years. Prior to that she worked as a secretary in the UniServ HQ division for three years. She is a valued member of the REAL Staff Advisory Council, and co-founder of the REAL Movement.She won't lose, and we believe her. Let us hear her stories...

This week, we are joined by Steve Beatty (he/him). Steve is a 25+ year high school social studies teacher in the Bridgewater-Raritan schools. Today, he serves as an officer of the NJEA, and is heavily involved in the various initiatives and work on racial, social, and economic justice. Let us hear his stories...

While your wallet might be feeling a little light during the holiday season, we're here to keep you feeling rich and enriched. Who better to do that than Rich Wilson (he/him)? Rich is an Associate Director in the Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division at NJEA where he serves as Coordinator of the NJEA Teacher Leader Academy. Prior to becoming NJEA staff in 2011, he spent thirty years as a special education teacher. He is also a co-founder of the REAL Movement, and a brilliant storyteller. Let's listen in...

This week, we are joined by Carmen Torres-Izquierdo (She/Her). Carmen is a NJEA UniServ Administrative Assistant in Ocean County, former VP of The Latino Institute Inc., former VP of ASPIRA Inc. NJ, a community organizer, and co-founder of the REAL Movement.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Tiffanie ThrBak (she/her). Dr. ThrBak has been in the Bridgeton Public School District for 28 years, as an educator for students with exceptionalities and Certified School SW.  She is also State Chair of NJEA Minority Leadership and Recruitment Committee, NJEA Professional Development Consultant,  Cumberland County Council of Educational Association Representative & Delegate Assembly, NJEA Human & Civil Rights Committee, 2015 John V. Warms Union School Graduate, NEA Black Caucus Member, ACE Interface Master Trainer and co-founder of the REAL Movement.*Phew!*So...she has quite a pedigree. Shall we listen to her wisdom?

This week, we are joined by Jacynth Johnson (she/her). Jacynth is  currently a 5-8 Language Arts and Social Studies Supervisor in Montgomery Township Public Schools and has served as a middle and high school English teacher and Instructional Coach over her amazing 10 year career. She also serves as a NJEA Professional Development Consultant, and is the founder of The I AM RARE Foundation—a non-profit organization that empowers youth girls, and co-founder of the REAL Movement.Oh, what stories she shares...

In this week's episode, we sit down with Lizandaa Alburg (she/her), an educator for the Gifted & Talented program at Paterson Public Schools. She also spends her days as a NJEA Teacher Leadership Academy Consultant and co-founder of the PCEA Equity Seekers. We welcome her as a co-founder of the REAL Movement, and can't wait to share her stories.

This week we are graced by Shan Byrd (she/her) as she shares some amazing stories and life lessons. Shan is a Restorative Justice Coordinate for New Brunswick Public Schools. Her work has also led her to become a NJEA Professional Development Consultant, and co-founder of the REAL Movement.

This weel, we are joined by Fatimah Hayes (she/her). Fatimah is a social studies teacher in the Pennsauken Public School District, and has been shaping young minds for over 19 years. She is the former president of the Pennsauken Education Association,  a NJEA Univerv Consultant in Region 3, and respected co-founder of the REAL Movement.Oh, the stories she tells...

In this week's episode, we listen to the story of Ikechukwu Onyema (he/him). Ike  is a chemistry teacher in East Orange Public Schools, who also co-founded the MAPSO Freedom School, co-founded  the REAL Movement, and  is an organizer of the STEAM Teacher Leaders for Racial Literacy.

Things are about to get R.E.A.L.