{"id":5332,"date":"2022-10-27T10:42:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T10:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/?page_id=5332"},"modified":"2023-07-06T14:53:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T14:53:53","slug":"podcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/about\/podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  inner-heading-area  container_wrap fullsize' style='background-color: #222222;background-image: linear-gradient(to right,#222222,#00aeef); '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5332'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eymdydw-db4286db0b008a0c9b963ecc2b96eea2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-eymdydw-db4286db0b008a0c9b963ecc2b96eea2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-eymdydw-db4286db0b008a0c9b963ecc2b96eea2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-eymdydw-db4286db0b008a0c9b963ecc2b96eea2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-eymdydw-db4286db0b008a0c9b963ecc2b96eea2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-landing-text av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Podcasts<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_hr   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5332'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-euczu38-83ceb03f543c23f335a2a2f21081ad8c\">\n.flex_column.av-euczu38-83ceb03f543c23f335a2a2f21081ad8c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-euczu38-83ceb03f543c23f335a2a2f21081ad8c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1hd8f8k-0b5c821f34d585b80e6ceaf3a65f4cfc\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1hd8f8k-0b5c821f34d585b80e6ceaf3a65f4cfc .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1hd8f8k-0b5c821f34d585b80e6ceaf3a65f4cfc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p dir=\"\\\">Take a deeper look at the new teaching and learning strategies that are transforming our nation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"\\\">Hear from the nation\u2019s leading voices in education and from students whose lives have been transformed through new culturally responsive programs and practices that focus on improving students\u2019 social and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"\\\">Learn how to adapt successful solutions in schools to create positive change in your home and community. To learn more about our full video, lesson, and resource offerings, please access the contact form <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/take-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-esc0ir8-918b53bce76ad10ba1bd649d4d094584\">\n.flex_column.av-esc0ir8-918b53bce76ad10ba1bd649d4d094584{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-esc0ir8-918b53bce76ad10ba1bd649d4d094584 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eqgvol0-183cd3614835ccba74fe9279bd47bb92\">\n.avia-image-container.av-eqgvol0-183cd3614835ccba74fe9279bd47bb92 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-eqgvol0-183cd3614835ccba74fe9279bd47bb92 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-eqgvol0-183cd3614835ccba74fe9279bd47bb92 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  cstm-podcast'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-636 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-636 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us.jpg\" alt='Parents-that-Support-Us' title='Parents-that-Support-Us'  height=\"800\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Parents-that-Suppor-Us-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eoyilc4-9221e13b1689104b48c1952d85847369\">\n#top .hr.av-eoyilc4-9221e13b1689104b48c1952d85847369{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-eoyilc4-9221e13b1689104b48c1952d85847369 .hr-inner{\nwidth:500px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-eoyilc4-9221e13b1689104b48c1952d85847369 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ene522c-371c1ee56d4ba71b6467932957e511f2\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ene522c-371c1ee56d4ba71b6467932957e511f2 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ene522c-371c1ee56d4ba71b6467932957e511f2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Take our podcast with you everywhere! 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https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-450x312.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbagylf2-2df8696178b685cb24c4eb204292a44e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"Suzanne-McCormick\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 19_Suzanne McCormick_YMCA&#8217;s Bold Vision for the Future_102622\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-19_Suzanne-McCormick_YMCAs-Bold-Vision-for-the-Future_102622.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-19_Suzanne-McCormick_YMCAs-Bold-Vision-for-the-Future_102622.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-19_Suzanne-McCormick_YMCAs-Bold-Vision-for-the-Future_102622.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dxwbnbo-87772c9efbc91769c80cb01047adbade\">\n.flex_column.av-dxwbnbo-87772c9efbc91769c80cb01047adbade{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dxwbnbo-87772c9efbc91769c80cb01047adbade av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-dwzz610-0ace531d99044ec5284c7279adb70eb0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 19: YMCA\u2019s Bold Vision for the Future<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-duxjc9g-4e2c94a233a24762630d5684896255d1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Suzanne McCormick is the 15th person and first woman to lead YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the Y \u2014 a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Collectively, the nation\u2019s YMCAs engage 11 million members \u2014 4 million of whom are under the age of 18 \u2014 annually.<\/p>\n<p>Suzanne became President and CEO of Y-USA in September 2021. She has 27 years of experience as a local and national executive leader in the nonprofit sector, most recently as U.S. President for United Way Worldwide and a member of its global management team. As President, Suzanne was responsible for helping the 1,100 United Ways across the U.S. build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. Under her leadership, the United Way tackled community challenges with innovative, equitable and systemic solutions. She also served as the executive sponsor of United Way\u2019s Women United Global Leadership Council.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymca.org\/who-we-are\/our-leadership\/executives\/suzanne-mccormick#:~:text=Suzanne%20became%20President%20and%20CEO,of%20its%20global%20management%20team.\">Read more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-l9sr8c8d-0bb3ff83c28d40e47fbc197b632d18f6-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l9sr8c8d-0bb3ff83c28d40e47fbc197b632d18f6\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-l9sr8c8d-0bb3ff83c28d40e47fbc197b632d18f6{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-l9sr8c8d-0bb3ff83c28d40e47fbc197b632d18f6:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Podcast_Notes\/DU+PODCAST+NOTES+Suzanne+McCormick_10-26-2022.pdf' class='avia-button av-l9sr8c8d-0bb3ff83c28d40e47fbc197b632d18f6 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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 itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-small-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Nussbaum_Fine EP-18\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 18_Paul Nussbaum_Fine Cut_09-21-2022\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" 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class='av_textblock_section av-h6t7f8-5897a7160540cfd1af3a4f797b1d6126 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 18: PRACTICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-gfq744-343f078329f5bef63fffe2d0ce11a82a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Doctor Nussbaum<\/strong> is board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Geropsychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology. He is a member of the National Health Register for Psychologists and a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and American Academy of Clinical Psychology. He earned Phi-Beta Kappa and his Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona in 1991.<\/p>\n<p>He is the Founder and President of Brain Health Center, Inc. that provides independent medical examinations, record reviews, and case management for those suffering neurological and neurobehavioral disorders. The Center also serves as the epicenter for Dr. Nussbaum\u2019s Brain Health Lifestyle\u00ae, consultation business, and his Keynote presentations internationally.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-admin\/www.brainhealthctr.com\">See more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-dkak6s-078dade5e7950303a516060d341d736c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dkak6s-078dade5e7950303a516060d341d736c\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-dkak6s-078dade5e7950303a516060d341d736c{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-dkak6s-078dade5e7950303a516060d341d736c:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Podcast_Notes\/FINAL+DU+PODCAST+NOTES+Paul+Nussbaum_09-26-2022.pdf' class='avia-button av-dkak6s-078dade5e7950303a516060d341d736c avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muvbas-4bf2e334f77dce4035374def05be1ecd\">\n.flex_column.av-muvbas-4bf2e334f77dce4035374def05be1ecd{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-muvbas-4bf2e334f77dce4035374def05be1ecd av_one_half  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kploes-1f2d462f79cc2d2f9246cb0514cfae59 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 17: Letting Educators Take the Lead<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jqm16s-0a9567f332eac6d6206cdecd11668f0f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"\\&quot;TextRun\" lang=\"\\&quot;EN-US\\&quot;\" xml:lang=\"\\&quot;EN-US\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\"><strong>Scott Lee<\/strong> has held a wide variety of roles including teaching, school leadership, residential treatment program administration, curriculum design and school-level consulting. He currently directs curriculum design at the CWK Network and is the producer\/host of The Thoughtful Teacher Podcast. His classroom teaching experience includes urban and rural public schools, a residential alternative school and a non-public school for students with language-based learning disabilities. His leadership roles include being a high school principal and a residential alternative school director. His dissertation focused on social emotional learning and teacher practices for students with emotional and behavioral disorders within school-wide positive behavioral support (SWPBS) systems. He has authored\/co-authored articles published in peer-reviewed journals including Reclaiming Children and Youth and Children and Schools. He provides consulting services with schools to improve social emotional learning techniques, support academics, curriculum design, effective data use, and develop professional educator practice. When not working, he and his wife, Sara, spend time sailing, camping, hiking, and traveling.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;EOP\" data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{}\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h65784-1d4534573c0a69c23877f811d5c7854c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-h65784-1d4534573c0a69c23877f811d5c7854c{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-h65784-1d4534573c0a69c23877f811d5c7854c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-gavxys-63097b6dc623cb66c29dc8150f2303e2-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-gavxys-63097b6dc623cb66c29dc8150f2303e2\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-gavxys-63097b6dc623cb66c29dc8150f2303e2{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-gavxys-63097b6dc623cb66c29dc8150f2303e2:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Scott-Lee-Ep-17.pdf'  class='avia-button av-gavxys-63097b6dc623cb66c29dc8150f2303e2 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image-705x489.jpg 705w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image-450x312.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Dr.-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-main-image-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbaiijcy-32abc5b6d65f66867591b1b0256bbfc2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/Podcast-Main-Image-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Jean Pierre\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 16 &#8211; Patrick Jean Pierre_08-05-2022_1\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-16-Patrick-Jean-Pierre_08-05-2022_1-1.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-16-Patrick-Jean-Pierre_08-05-2022_1-1.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-16-Patrick-Jean-Pierre_08-05-2022_1-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-d4phklw-ed968ed87640a66559456b4ae06e8e70\">\n.flex_column.av-d4phklw-ed968ed87640a66559456b4ae06e8e70{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-d4phklw-ed968ed87640a66559456b4ae06e8e70 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-71  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-d2fyh10-657f85bbb947b8f4459ca4c4489c34eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 16: The Power of Inclusion<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-d0egiec-1146486897b1c730ed1e2c91a66b182f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre<\/strong> is the Principal of Paige Elementary in the Schenectady City School District. Dr. Jean-Pierre has years of combined experience in urban educational settings, which includes public schools, charter schools and universities. His range of professional experiences in the field of education includes teaching, counseling and leadership development, as well as organizational consulting that fosters systemic change. Patrick served as the former Assistant District Director of Diversity, Recruitment and Retention at the Schenectady City School District and additionally has held positions as Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University at Albany and Director of New York State Technical Assistance Center on Disproportionality at Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools at New York University.\u00a0 Patrick taught at the Andries Hudde in Brooklyn, NY and while at Rutgers University, he served as a Senior Consultant to the NJ Department of Education and developed programs for students from vulnerable populations for the Rutgers Somerset project. This week, Patrick talks to host, Stacey DeWitt, about how we can foster systemic change on a new level. With a plethora of experience and the knowledge to inspire change, Patrick breaks down the importance of looking at everything you do with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-czuf9w4-92977c63f098294c383daa9fbf470c8d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-czuf9w4-92977c63f098294c383daa9fbf470c8d{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-czuf9w4-92977c63f098294c383daa9fbf470c8d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-74  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-cxoqmvo-f734d967092fb5ba24d4ead66f57ba0f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cxoqmvo-f734d967092fb5ba24d4ead66f57ba0f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-cxoqmvo-f734d967092fb5ba24d4ead66f57ba0f{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-cxoqmvo-f734d967092fb5ba24d4ead66f57ba0f:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/08\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Patrick-Jean-Pierre-Ep-16.pdf'  class='avia-button av-cxoqmvo-f734d967092fb5ba24d4ead66f57ba0f avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Alison-Yoshimoto-main-image-80x80.png\" alt=\"Alison Yoshimoto\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 15 &#8211; Alison Yoshimoto-Towery\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-15-Alison-Yoshimoto-Towery.mp3?_=5\" \/><a 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><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 15: Leading with Equity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-c7bleac-5317580b1c2fb1fffb6c49b2a83edef0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Alison Yoshimoto-Towery<\/strong>\u00a0is Chief Academic Officer of Los Angeles Unified, leading instructional strategies for almost 500,000 students in one of the nation\u2019s largest and most diverse school districts. She oversees preschool to adult education, including specialized programs for English learners, Standard English learners, Gifted learners, Academic counseling, guiding post-secondary success, advanced placement programs, linked learning and career technical education are a few of the programs within the Division of Instruction. Most important to Alison is leading from an equity lens and rethinking how \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d is done to meet the needs of those students and communities traditionally underserved by public education.Alison has served Los Angeles Unified for more than 25 years as a teacher, principal, director, and top administrator. She is a fierce advocate of high expectations for all students and believes it is up to educators to find a way to reach every child.The great-granddaughter of Japanese American migrant farmworkers, Alison learned the values of hard work and perseverance during her childhood in Boyle Heights and Monterey Park. 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><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 14: Defining Our Responsibilities to Students with Needs<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bddalfo-ddae593051da0dcca573d8b33c8715c2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Since October 2020, Troy has served as a Director of Special Education for Frederick County Public Schools in Frederick, Maryland. Troy has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 15 years and began teaching special education at the age of nineteen in Austin, Texas.\u00a0 To continue his advocacy for individuals with disabilities, specifically individuals with autism and behavior disorders, Troy earned his Master\u2019s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through Texas State University.\u00a0 In addition to teaching in the public school system, Troy has supported Special Education initiatives in multiple school districts (both urban and suburban in TX, GA, and now MD) as a Behavior Analyst, Autism Supervisor, and Assistant Director of Special Education. These positions have allowed Troy to partner with district and school leaders to create systemic initiatives to deploy evidence-based practices in the areas of behavior, mental health, and academics. This has resulted in narrowing achievement gaps, increasing graduation rates, and addressing the disproportionate representation of marginalized groups in special education. 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https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Josh-Pedersen-Main-Image-3-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Josh-Pedersen-Main-Image-3-705x489.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbaiqsyp-23cc50753ccd547b30ad50ca8748839e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Josh-Pedersen-Main-Image-3-80x80.png\" alt=\"Josh-Pedersen\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 13_Josh Pedersen- Laboratory of Life_02-27-2022\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-13_Josh-Pedersen-Laboratory-of-Life_02-27-2022.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-13_Josh-Pedersen-Laboratory-of-Life_02-27-2022.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-13_Josh-Pedersen-Laboratory-of-Life_02-27-2022.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit industry for more than 25 years.\u00a0 He led the implementation of the 211 service throughout Utah, has served as Director of Services for the Utah Food Bank, as Vice President of United Way of Northern Utah, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, Maryland and as President &amp; CEO of 211 Maryland. Today Joshua works as the Director of 211 at United Way Worldwide.Joshua has served on multiple boards including the Frederick County Healthcare Coalition, Catholic Community Services, West Valley City\u2019s Cultural Arts Foundation, Murray City Arts Council, the Utah State Commission on Volunteers, Salt Lake Community College Thayne Center for Service &amp; Learning, and as board president for both the Utah Nonprofits Association and Maryland Nonprofits Association.Today he is a Commissioner on the Maryland Governor\u2019s Commission on Service &amp; Volunteerism and is a Trustee for the Ausherman Family Foundation.\u00a0 Joshua has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communication from Weber State University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ai11ixg-9399d5889e062df658c7500f2393a700\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ai11ixg-9399d5889e062df658c7500f2393a700{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ai11ixg-9399d5889e062df658c7500f2393a700 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-125  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-11n1u38-a9d52dbd6a4bfcdcfe97b8ebaae88105-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-126  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-11n1u38-a9d52dbd6a4bfcdcfe97b8ebaae88105\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-11n1u38-a9d52dbd6a4bfcdcfe97b8ebaae88105{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-11n1u38-a9d52dbd6a4bfcdcfe97b8ebaae88105:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Josh-Patterson-FINAL-2.28-V2-1-1.pdf'  class='avia-button av-11n1u38-a9d52dbd6a4bfcdcfe97b8ebaae88105 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Marybeth-Gasman-Podcast-Image-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"Marybeth-Gasman\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 12_Marybeth Gasman_02-21-2022\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-12_Marybeth-Gasman_02-21-2022.mp3?_=8\" \/><a 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 12: Talking About Race<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9q3ur5w-ab5bbf6e7d859a6a8c74567805807048 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity &amp; Justice and as the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Marybeth\u2019s areas of expertise include the history of American higher education, Minority Serving Institutions (with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities), racism and diversity, fundraising and philanthropy, and higher education leadership. She is the author or editor of 30 books, including <em>Educating a Diverse Nation<\/em>(Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad),<em>Envisioning Black Colleges<\/em>(Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007),<em>Making Black Scientists<\/em>(Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-HuyNguyen), and her forthcoming book <em>Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring <\/em>(Princeton University, 2022). Marybeth has written over 250 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters, has penned over 450 opinion articles for the nation\u2019s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by <em>Education Week<\/em> as one of the most influential education scholars in the nation. Join Stacey DeWitt as she explores with Marybeth their respective roles in the work of disrupting inequities, challenges faced, and why conscious conversations on race are critical to building a better future for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9nkwksk-a2477952c96770e98fc6caa9ded0d98b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9nkwksk-a2477952c96770e98fc6caa9ded0d98b{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9nkwksk-a2477952c96770e98fc6caa9ded0d98b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-142  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-9n1lx2s-944ab4c9569d50e387060e4a683d7f63-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-143  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9n1lx2s-944ab4c9569d50e387060e4a683d7f63\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-9n1lx2s-944ab4c9569d50e387060e4a683d7f63{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-9n1lx2s-944ab4c9569d50e387060e4a683d7f63:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Marybeth-Gassman-FINAL.pdf'  class='avia-button av-9n1lx2s-944ab4c9569d50e387060e4a683d7f63 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Tammy-Garnes_-80x80.png\" alt=\"Tammy-Garnes\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 11_Tammy Thomas Garnes_Final Cut_02-11-2022\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-11_Tammy-Thomas-Garnes_Final-Cut_02-11-2022.mp3?_=9\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-11_Tammy-Thomas-Garnes_Final-Cut_02-11-2022.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-11_Tammy-Thomas-Garnes_Final-Cut_02-11-2022.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-900vll0-65da9d744701e8e6d442d747e692d4b2\">\n.flex_column.av-900vll0-65da9d744701e8e6d442d747e692d4b2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-900vll0-65da9d744701e8e6d442d747e692d4b2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-156  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-8xojjqs-1a43e6cc9700d45fbda957f63492f91c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 11: Art, Media, and Transformative Education<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8vthplg-d359d318090da3efcaa6fa4ee752b898 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Tammy Garnes is the Vice President of Education &amp; Understanding at ARRAY, overseeing education and social impact projects including ARRAY Crew. Garnes\u2019 previous experience includes being a communications executive in the public education sector and a film producer in the entertainment industry. A graduate of the Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California, Garnes is a former producer whose credits include:\u00a0<em>Roots \u2013 Celebrating 25 Years<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Dancing in September<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>Biker Boyz<\/em>.\u00a0 Join Tammy and Stacey Dewitt as they discuss media, education, and outreach. She and Stacey go deep into several projects from ARRAY as well as discuss our upcoming flagship documentary <em>Children at the Crossroads of Change <\/em>\u00a0and how these resources can be used to develop change in your community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8v5s8ac-d1fe39e7d2f8db23a6087ac63ce39878\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-8v5s8ac-d1fe39e7d2f8db23a6087ac63ce39878{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-8v5s8ac-d1fe39e7d2f8db23a6087ac63ce39878 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-159  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-8s9785w-f26c8bcb2ecdb8bd452cb20a715edf5d-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-160  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8s9785w-f26c8bcb2ecdb8bd452cb20a715edf5d\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-8s9785w-f26c8bcb2ecdb8bd452cb20a715edf5d{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-8s9785w-f26c8bcb2ecdb8bd452cb20a715edf5d:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Tammy-Thomas-Garnes-FINAL.pdf'  class='avia-button av-8s9785w-f26c8bcb2ecdb8bd452cb20a715edf5d avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png\" alt=\"Ep.10_Paul Forbes\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 10_Paul Forbes\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-10\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-10_Paul-Forbes-Final.mp3?_=10\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-10_Paul-Forbes-Final.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-10_Paul-Forbes-Final.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-864e64k-3f2263c4894d2f35c0174efc105103fe\">\n.flex_column.av-864e64k-3f2263c4894d2f35c0174efc105103fe{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-864e64k-3f2263c4894d2f35c0174efc105103fe av_one_half  avia-builder-el-173  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-83w2smc-b86a6514b7b1d05b5c4fb27a0f73cdb7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 10: Cultivating Courageous Conversations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8272ajo-4cae67642276b33a5538e83b02ad014a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For several years, Paul Forbes was at the forefront of providing support for students, especially students of color, in our nation\u2019s largest school system, New York City Public Schools. He is the former Executive Director for the NYC Department of Education Office of Equity and Access and today continues his service to students and educators as the founder of Leading with Hearts and Minds, an entity dedicated to the necessary inner \u201cwork behind the work\u201d.\u00a0 As a native New Yorker who still lives in Brooklyn, Paul has dedicated his professional life to serving students and families from historically underrepresented neighborhood communities.\u00a0 With nearly three decades of experience as an educator, he understands how schools are a key place where a lasting and positive difference can be made in a young person\u2019s life.\u00a0 Listen in as Paul has a follow-up conversation with Stacey DeWitt on the initial concept of Defining US and the evolution of their work together as they engaged in Critically Conscious Conversations.\u00a0 A model for us all!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-80a0nis-3e201c6b3e06f4c8dcb086401d974c8a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-80a0nis-3e201c6b3e06f4c8dcb086401d974c8a{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-80a0nis-3e201c6b3e06f4c8dcb086401d974c8a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-176  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-7ywx8z8-0f4c1887f59b00d1dabaa29f8e709b3c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-177  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7ywx8z8-0f4c1887f59b00d1dabaa29f8e709b3c\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-7ywx8z8-0f4c1887f59b00d1dabaa29f8e709b3c{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-7ywx8z8-0f4c1887f59b00d1dabaa29f8e709b3c:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Paul-Forbes-and-Stacey-Dewitt.pdf'  class='avia-button av-7ywx8z8-0f4c1887f59b00d1dabaa29f8e709b3c avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Darion-Podcast-art.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Darion-Podcast-art-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Darion-Podcast-art-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Darion-Podcast-art-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/Darion-Podcast-art-705x489.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbaj1zmx-8678961499c782a296bc3314829c6c36 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 9: Being a Flowing River<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-78lx65w-9e0038a8cc50d9552d1dc2716c0cdfde '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Born and raised by his mother and grandmother in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of Los Angeles, Darion Allen is a young Black man with a strong sense of self and unwavering respect for all cultures. From a young age he developed a \u201cby any means necessary\u201d mentality that helped him overcome the perils of his environment that continues to motivate him as a filmmaker.Currently Darion is in his fourth year of undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he is pursuing a B.S. in Personal Finance, B.S. in Communication Arts, Certificate in Digital Studies, and Certificate in Digital Cinema Production. In addition to his academics, he serves as the Talk Director and host of a radio talk show with WSUM 91.7 FM Madison Student Radio.With a goal to become a prominent figure in contemporary Hollywood cinema, he is dedicated to writing and directing films that encapsulate the essence of the Black experience and contribute to the ongoing efforts to develop a holistic image of Blackness in film. 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 8: United In Our Experiences<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6exa0qs-fc1f08808999bbce48c8a4ba49ce453e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"\\&quot;TextRun\" lang=\"\\&quot;EN-US\\&quot;\" xml:lang=\"\\&quot;EN-US\\&quot;\" data-contrast=\"\\&quot;none\\&quot;\"><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">Molly Henricks is the Coordinator of School Safety and Risk Prevention at the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">San Mateo\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">County\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">O<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">ffice of Education. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience working with youth<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">,<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">\u00a0has been a Case Manager for youth with issues surrounding substance use and the foster care system<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">,<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">was\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">high school crisis counselo<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">r<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">Molly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">has managed\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">c<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">ountywide\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">h<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">omeless\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">youth\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">programs<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">, c<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">risis\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">s<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">ervices and an\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">e<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">arly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">p<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">sychosis\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">p<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">rogram.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">In her current role, she\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">provid<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">es<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">\u00a0professional development and support to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">educators<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">\u00a0on topics of trauma, mental health, crisis response, student violence and school safety.\u00a0 Join Stacey DeWitt as she and Molly take a deep dive into the trauma and stress that is prevalent in so many of our students today. With years of experience and a personal obligation to get the work done, Molly knows that we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">must\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">address issues holistically<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">, including supports for the whole family, if we want<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;NormalTextRun\">to achieve lasting positive change.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"\\&quot;EOP\" data-ccp-props=\"\\&quot;{\\&quot;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6dl2rlw-f843a5832b2b5ac55e98553888ec8bae\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6dl2rlw-f843a5832b2b5ac55e98553888ec8bae{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6dl2rlw-f843a5832b2b5ac55e98553888ec8bae hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-210  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-6btho78-f02a68e09ef2b3b9396f0dfe48d8e3f9-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-211  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6btho78-f02a68e09ef2b3b9396f0dfe48d8e3f9\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-6btho78-f02a68e09ef2b3b9396f0dfe48d8e3f9{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-6btho78-f02a68e09ef2b3b9396f0dfe48d8e3f9:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Molly-Hendricks-FINAL-1.pdf'  class='avia-button av-6btho78-f02a68e09ef2b3b9396f0dfe48d8e3f9 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 7: Bringing Voice to the Frontline<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5lqnnt0-d2c08519ab9ad2645f9e84707aab6ade '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Defining Us is centered around change for the good and we welcome the voices of Cindy Simpson and Chris Purdy, both of whom work diligently for positive change. Cindy has more than 35-years of experience working in social welfare, youth homelessness, and mental health systems. She is a published author with articles on subjects such as adolescent substance abuse and behavior management and has helped develop guidelines that enable LBGTQ youth to feel valued and accepted. Currently, Cindy serves as the Deputy Director for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services.Chris, who has worked as a teacher and district-level student support professional, is the Director of Veterans for American Ideals and Outreach at Human Rights First. He is a member of the Truman National Security Project and serves on the Welcome Council for Welcome.US.Through their varied experiences, Chris and Cindy can provide a unique perspective into issues that affect youth and families today, including immigration, the needs for our refugee population, and the escalated mental health challenges that affect so many in our world today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jxcnr8-33188466b683871df62266db61dd548d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jxcnr8-33188466b683871df62266db61dd548d{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jxcnr8-33188466b683871df62266db61dd548d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-227  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-5hjhx10-2f9c6c3cba5b2a5917087338f5f1f884-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-228  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5hjhx10-2f9c6c3cba5b2a5917087338f5f1f884\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-5hjhx10-2f9c6c3cba5b2a5917087338f5f1f884{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-5hjhx10-2f9c6c3cba5b2a5917087338f5f1f884:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Chris-and-Cindy-FINAL-1.pdf'  class='avia-button av-5hjhx10-2f9c6c3cba5b2a5917087338f5f1f884 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 6: The Critical Nature of Us<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4r5ugkk-b5d9b5069cfdf024e535c80cae31d2a8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is an award-winning associate professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Developing her passion for education at an early age in the South Bronx, Dr. Sealey-Ruiz\\&#8217;s current research focuses on racial literacy in teacher education, Black girl literacies, and Black and Latinx male high school students. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is now one of the most sought after voices in professional development focused on race and culturally responsive education.\u00a0 We invite you to join the conversation as she and Stacey DeWitt hold little back when discussing the current debates that are playing out in our schools and communities. Can we learn from past mistakes on behalf of current and future generations of students?\u00a0 As Dr. Sealey-Ruiz says, \u201cIt goes beyond our own children, it\u2019s the children that come after us.\u201dTo learn more about the body of work by Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, we invite you to visit her DU page <a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/yolanda-sealey-ruiz\/\\&quot;\">here<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4pbamkk-845a9d19304fe26238aa59694632b36d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4pbamkk-845a9d19304fe26238aa59694632b36d{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-4pbamkk-845a9d19304fe26238aa59694632b36d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-244  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-4npialg-0f70b25d815a3a12df07513a08e831c1-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-245  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4npialg-0f70b25d815a3a12df07513a08e831c1\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-4npialg-0f70b25d815a3a12df07513a08e831c1{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-4npialg-0f70b25d815a3a12df07513a08e831c1:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/defining-us-podcast-show-notes\/'  class='avia-button av-4npialg-0f70b25d815a3a12df07513a08e831c1 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png\" alt=\"Paul Forbes\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cPaul Forbes &#8211; The Narratives of Us\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-15\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Paul-Forbes-Recut-with-end-2.mp3?_=15\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Paul-Forbes-Recut-with-end-2.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Paul-Forbes-Recut-with-end-2.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-egzh0k-3b1c8d9e2b143af1c5ede81702724547\">\n.flex_column.av-egzh0k-3b1c8d9e2b143af1c5ede81702724547{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-egzh0k-3b1c8d9e2b143af1c5ede81702724547 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-258  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3yxxghg-d7db3905d07a879f7a7673ebf6431510 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 5: The Narratives of Us<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-e3vxpg-57ddcdc2f087163c1f87d8d756fb6280 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"\\&quot;p1\\&quot;\">For several years, Paul Forbes was at the forefront of providing support for students, especially students of color, in our nation\u2019s largest school system, New York City Public Schools. He is the former Executive Director for the NYC Department of Education Office of Equity and Access and today continues his service to students and educators as the founder of Leading with Hearts and Minds, an entity dedicated to the necessary inner \u201cwork behind the work\u201d.\u00a0 As a native New Yorker who still lives in Brooklyn, Paul has dedicated his professional life to serving students and families from historically underrepresented neighborhood communities.\u00a0 With nearly three decades of experience as an educator, he understands how schools are a key place where a lasting and positive difference can be made in a young person\u2019s life.\u00a0 Listen in as Paul discusses his journey and how\u00a0he sees the state of education today.\u00a0 We invite you to listen and learn more about The Narratives\u00a0of Us. You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3vvru50-32b76e59ac580b6466915bccd554219f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3vvru50-32b76e59ac580b6466915bccd554219f{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3vvru50-32b76e59ac580b6466915bccd554219f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-261  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-3tsov1g-7842bdbec2b2aa56d707848cc37d62d5-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-262  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3tsov1g-7842bdbec2b2aa56d707848cc37d62d5\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-3tsov1g-7842bdbec2b2aa56d707848cc37d62d5{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-3tsov1g-7842bdbec2b2aa56d707848cc37d62d5:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-P-Forbes-ep5-FINAL.pdf'  class='avia-button av-3tsov1g-7842bdbec2b2aa56d707848cc37d62d5 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Tim-Gadson-Podcast.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Tim-Gadson-Podcast-600x417.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Tim-Gadson-Podcast-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Tim-Gadson-Podcast-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Tim-Gadson-Podcast-705x489.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbajftqw-e185424a051369bedcb9b72c926789e5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png\" alt=\"Tim Gadson\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201c10-20-2021_DUS Podcast Ep 4_Dr. Tim Gadson.prproj_mixdown\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-16\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/BBBB10-20-2021_DUS-Podcast-Ep-4_Dr.-Tim-Gadson.prproj_mixdown.mp3?_=16\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/BBBB10-20-2021_DUS-Podcast-Ep-4_Dr.-Tim-Gadson.prproj_mixdown.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/BBBB10-20-2021_DUS-Podcast-Ep-4_Dr.-Tim-Gadson.prproj_mixdown.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37gr16c-1f77bd86520d77e5567e11333291ed4f\">\n.flex_column.av-37gr16c-1f77bd86520d77e5567e11333291ed4f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-37gr16c-1f77bd86520d77e5567e11333291ed4f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-275  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-34wi4pg-f5f80540b84616e56d1ca7b30cb705ca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 4: Breaking the Mold<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-331g2uc-09bd5621a3dc5e26f7f0b1d4ed8cddd3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Listen in as Dr. Tim Gadson, Superintendent of Salt Lake City Schools, shares his thoughts on the school system issues that prevent students from realizing their fullest potential. Dr. Gadson, first Black Superintendent in the state of Utah, brings a wisdom and drive that help him avoid the many distractions currently facing American public-school educators. With a decades-spanning career in education, Tim has served at both the school and district levels and was most recently the Associate Superintendent of High Schools with Anoka-Hennepin Schools in Anoka, Minnesota. 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wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png\" alt=\"Terra Smith\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201c10-19-2021_Defining Us Podcast_Ep 3_Terra Smith\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-17\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/aaa10-19-2021_Defining-Us-Podcast_Ep-3_Terra-Smith.mp3?_=17\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/aaa10-19-2021_Defining-Us-Podcast_Ep-3_Terra-Smith.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/aaa10-19-2021_Defining-Us-Podcast_Ep-3_Terra-Smith.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2eh60lw-8edf949d5010f58eeb7a111e74a1ea97\">\n.flex_column.av-2eh60lw-8edf949d5010f58eeb7a111e74a1ea97{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2eh60lw-8edf949d5010f58eeb7a111e74a1ea97 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-291  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2cwz4j8-8ab01e8e84c81f502859da7bf75246b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 3: Creating a Better World for Everyone<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2btuy38-810500f652d7ea9186cf5c9e751b02e3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are thrilled to be joined by Terra Tadlock-Smith, creator and host of the podcast <a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/normalwithautism.com\/\\&quot;\"><i>Normal with Autism<\/i><\/a><i>. <\/i>Terra works with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional and behavioral problems. Terra\\&#8217;s areas of counseling and treatment include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, relational issues, communication, and ADHD. Terra is also a special needs mom and understands the unique challenges faced by special needs families. Terra gives a very personal, in-depth look into children with autism and how we, as a society, can be the driving force behind the necessary change our world must undergo to ensure everyone is accepted and understood. WIth over 15 years of professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience, Terra knows what needs to be done and how we can create a better world for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-2af0qqs-e350af50b9f380d95005a95ffdbe007a-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-294  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2af0qqs-e350af50b9f380d95005a95ffdbe007a\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-2af0qqs-e350af50b9f380d95005a95ffdbe007a{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-2af0qqs-e350af50b9f380d95005a95ffdbe007a:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-T-Tadlock-Smith-Ep-3a.pdf'  class='avia-button av-2af0qqs-e350af50b9f380d95005a95ffdbe007a avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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class=\"pod-title\">\u201cEpisode 2: A Crisis of US\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-18\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-Us-Podcast-Ep.-2-Tim-Shriver-A-Crisis-of-Us_DE_030221.mp3?_=18\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-Us-Podcast-Ep.-2-Tim-Shriver-A-Crisis-of-Us_DE_030221.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-Us-Podcast-Ep.-2-Tim-Shriver-A-Crisis-of-Us_DE_030221.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1m7u03o-e9a562b6189a38ed959efc6d2b15a885\">\n.flex_column.av-1m7u03o-e9a562b6189a38ed959efc6d2b15a885{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 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He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University, a master\u2019s degree from Catholic University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Connecticut. As chairman of the Special Olympics, he serves more than four million athletes in over 180 countries and is focused on inclusion and acceptance around the world. 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https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/GPLarge-1536x1066.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/GPLarge-2048x1422.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/GPLarge-1500x1041.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/GPLarge-705x489.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbajv8m6-8f94a82c7ed050a66191b0ea2ca57ea5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"av_player-1\" class=\"av-player av-player-container avia-playerstyle-classic av_player-1 avia-builder-el-25 el_after_av_button el_before_av_hr av-player-hide-playlist first avia-playlist-hide-cover\">\n<div class=\"av-player-player-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-thumb-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png\" alt=\"Pain, Power and Joy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cEpisode 1: Pain, Power and Joy of Young People of Color\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5332-19\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-US-Podcast-Ep.-1-George-Patterson-Pain-Power-and-Joy-of-Young-People-of-Color.mp3?_=19\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-US-Podcast-Ep.-1-George-Patterson-Pain-Power-and-Joy-of-Young-People-of-Color.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-US-Podcast-Ep.-1-George-Patterson-Pain-Power-and-Joy-of-Young-People-of-Color.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sl5d9g-274d6aac39ad65afd3fceb89c6b72ddf\">\n.flex_column.av-sl5d9g-274d6aac39ad65afd3fceb89c6b72ddf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-sl5d9g-274d6aac39ad65afd3fceb89c6b72ddf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-323  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2qkfb8-cfa78f6010f75d36d9b45ff96d05daba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 1: Pain, Power and Joy of Young Men of Color<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-q3r4s4-550d6e890ea32e2a3d4578ac86680f59 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students of color are now the majority of our nation\u2019s youth. George Patterson provides an up close and personal look into what it means to be a young person of color in America today. He describes the pain these young people often feel, the trauma they experience, and school programs that are helping them transform the pain into power and leadership. As Senior Director of New York City Department of Education\\&#8217;s <i>My Brother\u2019s Keeper, <\/i>Patterson brings a deep understanding of our nation\\&#8217;s largest school system coupled with a compassionate connection to the students he supports in order to teach us all how we can advance equity for the next generation and help these students as they prepare to lead us into the future.\u00a0\u00a0<i>\u00a0<\/i>Learn more at <a href=\"\\&quot;https:\/\/nycmbk.org\/\\&quot;\">nycmbk.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nezrjo-b67cd17da0a4234b8810ff86d4627ec6\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-nezrjo-b67cd17da0a4234b8810ff86d4627ec6{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-nezrjo-b67cd17da0a4234b8810ff86d4627ec6 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-326  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mnltpw-641861452548d991d1bf17034cb7e25b-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-327  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mnltpw-641861452548d991d1bf17034cb7e25b\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mnltpw-641861452548d991d1bf17034cb7e25b{\nbackground-color:#207091;\nborder-color:#207091;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 0px ;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mnltpw-641861452548d991d1bf17034cb7e25b:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/DU-PODCAST-NOTES-Ep-1-G-Patterson-wh-bg.pdf'  class='avia-button av-mnltpw-641861452548d991d1bf17034cb7e25b avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-font-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Click for Podcast Notes<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-subtle' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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