Nancy Angevine-Sands is a passionate advocate for deeper engagement in our schools. It's much more than Parent Engagement. It's about engaging the entire family! And it's about Nancy's ongoing exploration of "Why Family Engagement Matters."
Sherron Grant is an educator and co-founder of Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support. The organization is dedicated to empowering racialized families of children with disabilities. In this episode, she discusses the barriers faced by Black parents struggling to advocate for their children in the education system and how "I see you (sawubona)" is their guiding principle. https://www.sawubonaacs.org/ @sawubonaacs
Michelle Munroe is Central Co-Ordinator, Parent and Community Engagement at the Toronto District School Board. She answers the VoicED question "How will we teach in a post-pandemic world?". Michelle was recently named one of 2022's 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women.
In this second episode, Dr. Ann Ishimaru discusses the effect of our traditional, outdated education system on our racialized students and families. She challenges all of us to imagine a new system, co-designed by school and home, where we might all learn and unlearn. Dr. Ishimaru's book, “Just Schools; Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities” is available through the University of Toronto Press, The Teachers College Press in the USA and Amazon everywhere.
Dr Ann Ishimaru, Associate Professor at the University of Washington College of Education is Nancy's guest for 2 episodes. In this first one, she discusses her research on family engagement in education systems that are anything but neutral. Dr. Ishimaru's book, "Just Schools; Building Equitable Collaborations with Families and Communities" is available through the University of Toronto Press, The Teachers College Press in the USA and Amazon everywhere.
Ekuwah Mend Moses is a teacher and family engagement specialist from Clark County Nevada. Albion Mends was a lecturer in Religious and African Studies at the University of Central Missouri. Ekuwah's children's book "My Name is an Address" encourages readers to celebrate their heritage. The book is available on Amazon in Canada and from Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target and Amazon in the United States. For more information, check out Ekuwah's website at https://www.ekuwah.com/
Rick Kelly, Executive Director of "Just Us: A Centre for Restorative Justice" Practices", returns to explain how the children's book "Stone Soup" links to his work with families and community.
Rick Kelly, Executive Director of "Just Us: A Centre for Restorative Justice Practices" shares how a project he led in Rexdale brought the ecosystems of school and community together, benefiting families, students, educators and community.
Heather Johnson and Imani Hennie-Hamadi are Mental Health Leads with the Toronto District School Board. This has been a busy, stressful, and yet, inspiring year for them as they support students, educators and families. Their work and observations are important as we try to get through each day and wonder about the future.
Elizabeth TIngle is a researcher and instructor at the University of Calgary. Listen to these "The Podclass" episodes for more information on creating practices that encourage well-being for students, teachers and families: https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/weight-neutral-health-promotion-in-schools-with-dr-shelly-russell-mayhew/ and https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/positive-nutrition-messaging-in-school-with-anna-lutz-and-katherine-zavodni/
Steve Hall is an educator and lecturer at Staffordshire University in Britain. In this episode, he talks about his "Parent Voice" project - how trust allowed parents, teachers and community members to identify learning issues and find solutions ——together.
Anna Sidiropoulos and Nadia Judunath are parent leaders, community activists and, most importantly, mothers. They returned to the podcast to speak with Nancy about the highs and lows of distance learning, engaging school families remotely and just surviving as a Mom during a pandemic.
Steve Hall is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University in Britain and a reflective learning practitioner. In this episode, he shares his work as a Principal, going beyond the walls of the school to embrace the opportunities available in community led learning. For more with Steve, tune into "Hurley in the Morning" every Tuesday.
Laura Gardner, founder of "Immigrant Connections" in Washington D.C., works to build the capacity of teachers and school systems to engage immigrant families in their children’s education. https://www.immigrantsrefugeesandschools.org/
Aviva Dunsiger is a kindergarten teacher in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. She discusses how Covid affected the family engagement work she and her teaching partner, Paula, regularly make a part of their pedagogy, what they've learned and what excites her about the year ahead.
In this episode, parent leaders Sophie Luxton, Nadia Judunath and Anna Sidiropoulos speak with Nancy about the challenges faced by their School Councils after the Covid shutdown. Their work supporting families hit roadblocks as avenues of communication closed down and stresses increased. Now, wishing to continue their drive for authentic family engagement, they are looking forward to a new school year with determination and hope.
Dr. Ted Amendt, Director of Board Development for the Saskatchewan School Boards Association, is the author of "Evaluating School Community Councils." His findings and recommendations are valid in any jurisdiction and should be considered by anyone - educator, parent, trustee - involved in the education system. The report may be found here: https://saskschoolboards.ca/wp-content/uploads/SCC-Evaluation-Research-Report.pdf
Dr Max Antony-Newman is an educational researcher specializing in immigrant parents, family engagement and social inequality related to both. His most recent paper on curriculum orientations may be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338004207_Curriculum_orientations_and_their_role_in_parental_involvement_among_immigrant_parents
Dr Max Antony-Newman is an educational researcher specializing in immigrant parents, family engagement and social inequality related to both. His most recent paper on curriculum orientations may be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338004207_Curriculum_orientations_and_their_role_in_parental_involvement_among_immigrant_parents
In this episode, Nancy reminisces wth three friends about their years of involvement in their children's schools. Time was spent on fundraising and doing for the school. But the sense of community that developed resulted in valuable benefits for the students, their schools - and themselves. Important insights here for today's families and educators.
In this episode, Nancy speaks with Julianne Lee, co-chair of a School Council in the Toronto District School Board. Julianne, her co-chair and Principal are beginning a journey that they hope will shift the Council focus from fundraising to authentic family engagement. The school has an active council, but this is a plan that can be implemented in any school, anywhere. It requires building trust and relationships, as well as listening to family needs and ideas.
Suma Din is a British educator, researcher and author of numerous books, including “Muslim Mothers and Their Children’s Schooling” (available on amazon.ca). She speaks with Nancy about the women she interviewed, their sense of identity and how their relationships at school and beyond are affected by the way others see them.
Suma Din is a British educator, researcher and author of numerous books, including “Muslim Mothers and Their Children’s Schooling” (available on amazon.ca). She speaks with Nancy about the women she interviewed, their sense of identity and how their relationships at school and beyond are affected by the way others see them.
In the first of two episodes, Dr. Max Antony-Newman discusses how Eastern European immigrant families define family engagement and how their experiences are shared by other families that are not part of the dominant culture. Dr. Antony-Newman's doctoral thesis is available here: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/91893
In the second of two episodes, Dr. Max Antony-Newman looks at Ontario policy papers linked to family engagement and whether they match the research and practices of Eastern European families. His findings are relevant for how we engage all families but particularly those from the non-dominant culture. His doctoral thesis is available here: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/91893
Jeromie Heath is a teacher, speaker and trainer based in Seattle, Washington. In this episode, he shares his practices for engaging families in learning. Jeromie knows that building strong relationships between school and home not only benefits students but gives teachers "colleagues that you did not know existed." https://sites.google.com/site/mrheathfunteacher/home
In this episode, Nancy speaks with Rashmee Karnad-Jani about her MEd thesis research into mothering work as an invisible part of the process for transitions to high school. Her thesis may be found here:yorkspace.library.yorku.ca/xmlui/handl…10315/34202
In this episode, Nancy speaks with Rashmee Karnad-Jani about her MEd thesis research into mothering work as an invisible part of the process for transitions to high school. Her thesis may be found here: https://yorkspace.library.yorku.ca/xmlui/handle/10315/34202
Lana O'Reilly is a kindergarten teacher in Toronto. She had adopted the Reggio Emilia philosophy of the Third Teacher as a basis for her classroom and teaching. Her work relies on the use of nature, purposeful materials and her families.
Michelle Aarts and Jennifer Arp are two women who took their engagement in education to the highest level and became school trustees in the Toronto District School Board. In this podcast, they share what led them on the journey.
In the second of two episodes from the Parents as Partners Conference, Nancy interviews two principals about family engagement and the value of bringing families together.
In the first of two episodes from the Parents as Partners Conference, Nancy interviews three people who work to help students and families within their community. Their work reminds us that engagement and learning is not always about schooling. For more information:Friendship in Action - friendshipinaction.com Families for Addiction Recovery - www.farcanada.orgHOPE (Helping Parents Everywhere) - www.hope4parents.ca
Aviva Dunsiger returns to the podcast to talk about her latest initiative to engage families in learning. This time it involves the kindergarten play-based learning curriculum - and a whole lot of fun for all involved.
Camesha Fox is the founder of The Reading Partnership, serving families in east Toronto. http://readingpartnership.com/ In this episode, she talks about the TRP's work teaching parents how to help their children read and why she is so passionate about literacy. Family engagement at its best.
Linda McNeil is a family engagement specialist, coach and speaker in Newcastle Australia. https://lindamcneil.com.au/ In this episode she speaks with Nancy about difficult conversations and what we need to understand to build bridges between school and home.
In this episode, Karen Copeland and Kim Southern-Paulsen share insights gleaned from their work bringing together families, disabled students and educators. Their passion for inclusive education is contagious. More information may be found at:championsforcommunitywellness.com/sws/www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtduVS9BS…&feature=youtu.bewww.youtube.com/channel/UCU-GCW3-EwNxcbJEFKKaABwwww.lifecoursetools.comwww.darcyelks.comwww.patrickschwarz.com
In this episode, Karen Copeland and Kim Southern-Paulsen share insights gleaned from their work bringing together families, disabled students and educators. Their passion for inclusive education is contagious. More information may be found at:https://championsforcommunitywellness.com/sws/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtduVS9BSxw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU-GCW3-EwNxcbJEFKKaABwwww.lifecoursetools.comwww.darcyelks.comwww.patrickschwarz.com
In this episode, Nancy speaks with Dr. Steve Constantino, teacher, speaker and best-selling author. An internationally recognized expert on family engagement, Dr. Constantino has written four books on the subject. Here, he discusses his most recent - Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles.
Ekuwah Moses is Projector Facilitator at Family and Community Engagement Services (FACES) in Clark County, Nevada. She brings years of experience as an educator to her work in family engagement. In this episode, Ekuwah discusses the importance of family stories and relationships, as well as how we might bridge the disconnect between teaching and learning.
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