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In light of George Floyd and the protests surrounding his death, two teachers have decided to express their thoughts and opinions on this topic as well as many of the other pressing matters in today's society.

Melissa Perez and Alexis Banner


    • Apr 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 5: Student Edition Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 58:35


    Episode 4: It's Not Just a Job, It's Been a Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 66:54


     Episode 4!!  This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Doug Endee.  He has been an administrator at Overbrook for 20+ years and taught in Camden prior.  He shares amazing insight on how he has supported students through difficult times and making connections with them by being authentic.Melissa and I truly enjoyed listening to all of the stories Mr. Endee shared with us because his passion for his job and the love for all of his students is undeniable.  We hope you can sit and listen and learn as well! 

    Season 2 Episode 3 :We Can All be Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 63:45


    Season 2 Episode 2: How to Be an Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 51:36


    In this episode, we talked to Alec Nicolai, a teacher at Overbrook as well as 3 sport coach for the Rams. We discuss everything from difficult conversations to the stigma of mental health and normalizing the conversation that surrounds it. 

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 25:18


    We are back with season 2. In our first episode back Alexis and I discuss why we took time off and what teaching during the pandemic has been like. 

    Episod 20: Have a Little Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 44:39


    Episode 19: Student Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 50:00


    Episode 18: It's Just a Bandaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 50:00


    Episode 17: A Sit Down with Officer Digiacomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 46:36


    Episode 16: I am a Black Man First

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 62:45


    In today's episode, we talk to Gina and Chris Lingham. Gina and Chris are an interracial couple who are married and who are also business owners! Chris and Gina talk about the struggles of being an interracial couple and business owners in general as well as the really beautiful parts of both. This is an AWESOME episode!

    Fresh New Faces Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 41:08


    In this week's episode we hear from Cheryl Fisher and Katerina Giberson our last new hires for this special episode! 

    Fresh New Faces Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 49:08


    After a two week break, we are back! In today's episode, we interview some of the new staff at Overbrook and hear all about them and their journey to teaching as well as how they feel about talking to students about difficult topics!

    Episode 13: Check Your Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 54:33


    In today's episode, we talk with Justin Barringer regarding the current climate in America, growing up as a bi-racial man and his advice to teachers regarding having tough conversations with students. 

    Episode 12: A Principals Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 56:47


    In today's episode, we talk with Mr. Adam Lee, head principal at Overbrook High School. Mr. Lee talks about diversity in the workplace, supporting staff and students, his hopes and dreams for the future of education as well as offering sound advice to future teachers. 

    Episode 11: The Teacher Jacket

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 44:54


    In this week's episode we have our former co-worker on the show Christina Cibotti. We talk a lot about what it means to be a teacher today and how teaching affects us as individuals. We also discuss current novels being taught in English class as well as the idea of white savior complex. 

    Episode 10: A Constant Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 35:48


    We made it to ten episodes! In this week's podcast, we go back to our roots and record a conversation between just us! We explore a plethora of topics and show a more vulnerable questioning side to both of us. As this movement continues we continue to grow and questions a lot what is going in the world currently. We talk about the NBA, Peloton instructors, educating yourself, and opportunity for growth. 

    Episode 9: A Mother's Worries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 56:41


    In today's episode, we have Tamira Barr on a teacher as well as health and fitness coach! Tamria offers a lot of insight into being a Black teacher in a predominantly Black and Latin student population. Tamira also dives into being a Black mother in American during this time and her thoughts and worries about raising both her sons.

    Episode 8: Stamped: Antiracism, Racism, and You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 70:36


    In this weeks episode, we dive into Stamped: Antiracism, Racism, and You A Remix written by Jayson Reynolds originally adapted from Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. We are joined by two guests Mrs. Kohri and Mr. Rosser. This episodes mix of going through the book as well as discussing our own personal feelings towards the subject matter allows for more open and honest conversation!

    Episode 7: I've Got You Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 55:54


    This week, our guest is Mr. John Rosser who is a history teacher at Overbook High School as well as the head basketball coach for the boy's team. In a surprisingly emotional episode, we discuss the pressure of being the basketball coach and the benefits of building relationships with students both on and off the court. Stories are shared and the care and adoration for our students really shines through in this episode. There is a lot of laughter and honesty throughout!

    Episode 6: A House Divided

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 58:10


    In today's episode, Ms. Francesca Greenwald is open and honest about living in a house divided on the Black Lives Matter movement. She discusses the steps she took to unlearn what she was taught growing up in order to see the larger picture of today's racial injustice. There is also a special shout out to the Class of 2020 (Ms. Perez may or may not cry...)

    Episode 5 With Dominique Carlucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 50:21


    In today's episode we speak with fellow co-worker and English teacher Dominque Carlucci regarding her experiences inside and outside of the classroom as well as navigating today's climate being a white female. 

    Episode 4: A Guiding Light With Aleah Braxton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 52:39


    Today we hear from Aleah Braxton, a guidance counselor at Overbrook High School whose wisdom about what it means to be a Black woman in America as well as the advice she gives to all educators regarding tough conversations is something that both Melissa and Alexis found astounding!

    Another Perspective Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 45:09


    Part 2 of our episode talking with Mr. Karim Fisher! In this episode, Mr. Fisher talks education and his experiences throughout his career in education as well as the feeling of guilt and identity. 

    Another Perspective Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 47:46


    This week we have the honor of hosting Mr. Karim Fisher, who is an assistant principal at Overbrook High School! Mr. Fisher gives insight on various topics including race, social inequalities, his hopes, and dreams for his children as well as students! This is part 1 of a 2 part episode!

    Episode 1: A Voice to be Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 32:38


    In the light of George Floyd's murder, students have reached out to us in distress as well as wondering how they can get their voices across. Over the weekend we were really talking about how we can help our students as well as get our own voices across about the tragic event as well as the uncertainty surrounding the nation at this present moment. In this episode, we discuss the protests, the fear we have for our students, the platform, and responsibility we have as well as questioning an of our own beliefs and thoughts. 

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