Talking With Teachers

 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! 

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. 

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. 

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!

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

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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...)

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. 

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!

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. 

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!

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.