{"id":5894,"date":"2023-02-28T20:28:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T20:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/?page_id=5894"},"modified":"2023-07-05T16:46:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T16:46:02","slug":"stacey-dewitt-podcast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/stacey-dewitt-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Stacey DeWitt 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-5894'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-leop2wbv-4f149449ec06537069de5f7159f4ea7f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-leop2wbv-4f149449ec06537069de5f7159f4ea7f .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-leop2wbv-4f149449ec06537069de5f7159f4ea7f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-leop2wbv-4f149449ec06537069de5f7159f4ea7f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-leop2wbv-4f149449ec06537069de5f7159f4ea7f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-landing-text av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Voices of Change Podcast<\/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-no-padding 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-5894'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1iy8h4m-09e301a3a5a9d52e90f84aa3840e6a63\">\n.flex_column.av-1iy8h4m-09e301a3a5a9d52e90f84aa3840e6a63{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1iy8h4m-09e301a3a5a9d52e90f84aa3840e6a63 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f715bd2-06f6252b892bc8713402fbae8298326c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-f715bd2-06f6252b892bc8713402fbae8298326c{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-f715bd2-06f6252b892bc8713402fbae8298326c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-leooufk5-ef575e1920b2123666d17da423535e31\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-leooufk5-ef575e1920b2123666d17da423535e31 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-leooufk5-ef575e1920b2123666d17da423535e31 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Stacey DeWitt is the co-founder of CWK Network and Cordeus Media. For over two decades, she has used the power of storytelling to help improve the social and emotional issues that change the lives of children and families. CWK began by producing and syndicating documentaries and corresponding educational resources on social issues distributed through a network of local ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox television station affiliates reaching over 55 million households.<\/p>\n<p>DeWitt produces award-winning documentaries that elevate the voices of courageous students, teachers, and families who are creating positive social change particularly in marginalized populations. She also oversees the development and distribution of evidence-based, digital educational resources to improve equity, social and emotional learning, and student mental health in the nation\u2019s premiere school systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-f7uimmu-4532b70895a8170389e67ed8c5013d02\">\n.flex_column.av-f7uimmu-4532b70895a8170389e67ed8c5013d02{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-f7uimmu-4532b70895a8170389e67ed8c5013d02 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\npadding:0 0 0 60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-leop5v9k-c67d68e612f48e489b269b3ecd2b159c av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >HOST &#8211; STACEY DEWITT<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-leooq5ve-4ed5b4bf4d44cdfa14f9c704ecb75d27\">\n.avia-image-container.av-leooq5ve-4ed5b4bf4d44cdfa14f9c704ecb75d27 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-leooq5ve-4ed5b4bf4d44cdfa14f9c704ecb75d27 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-leooq5ve-4ed5b4bf4d44cdfa14f9c704ecb75d27 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  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-5902 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5902 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt='' title='Untitled-1'  height=\"622\" width=\"616\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1.jpg 616w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-450x454.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-600x606.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Untitled-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-leop7fyt-58efcc0e36f686b110243226f55c7f12\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-leop7fyt-58efcc0e36f686b110243226f55c7f12 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-leop7fyt-58efcc0e36f686b110243226f55c7f12 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>DeWitt\u2019s purposeful drive to combine media and education for good is evident throughout her personal and professional life. She is an attorney and award winning journalist. During her legal career, DeWitt served as a deputy prosecutor working with disadvantaged children through the juvenile courts and family service agencies, where she developed a passion for helping educate families and communities about life changing issues. Prior to her legal career, DeWitt was a television anchor, producer and reporter for ABC, NBC, and PBS affiliates. As a broadcast journalist, she developed a deep understanding of the emotional power of storytelling through video and its impact on behavioral change.<\/p>\n<p>DeWitt has produced more than 65 documentaries. She received the distinguished Outstanding Achievement Award by Women in Film\/Atlanta and has won more than 40 awards for her work as a producer and executive producer, including Emmy\u00ae Awards, Parents\u2019 Choice Awards, AiMe, Telly, Prism and Associated Press Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2e3u1y-d83652c5b8b3bb3c1c33eb2637712142\">\n#top .hr.av-2e3u1y-d83652c5b8b3bb3c1c33eb2637712142{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.hr.av-2e3u1y-d83652c5b8b3bb3c1c33eb2637712142 .hr-inner{\nwidth:500px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2e3u1y-d83652c5b8b3bb3c1c33eb2637712142 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  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-f4xoepy-e06f6ecbee1e10a8375e8d8a69d8840f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-f4xoepy-e06f6ecbee1e10a8375e8d8a69d8840f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-f4xoepy-e06f6ecbee1e10a8375e8d8a69d8840f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Take our podcast with you everywhere! 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wp-playlist-light\">\n<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><span class=\"pod-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-6101\" src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-80x80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Bill-Caritj-Podcast-Main-Image-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/>\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 20_Bill Caritj_Making Better Schools_040323\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS+Podcast+Ep.+20_Bill+Caritj+Final+Cut_021723.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS+Podcast+Ep.+20_Bill+Caritj+Final+Cut_021723.mp3\">https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS+Podcast+Ep.+20_Bill+Caritj+Final+Cut_021723.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-ehqzbqu-01adf1bc54999ef5deb444719c1656bd\">\n.flex_column.av-ehqzbqu-01adf1bc54999ef5deb444719c1656bd{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ehqzbqu-01adf1bc54999ef5deb444719c1656bd av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  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-efwkf7q-e480d4d447ec41c92ff2313ec06c1ea6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Episode 20: Making Great Schools<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1fw2us6-af0aec9779d0ec27c250cc357b48a63a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For forty years, I was fortunate to lead the assessment, evaluation, and accountability departments of nine public school districts, including six of the largest in the nation \u2013 Washington, DC, Baltimore, St. Louis, Austin, Atlanta, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). In almost every instance, my position was relatively independent of the internal and external \u201cpolitics.\u201d As a result, I am not biased toward or against any particular theory, philosophy, or program. My only bias is to results.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, I have had a wide range of responsibilities including state and local test development, standards alignment, school improvement, information technology, and instructional technology. From 2014-2021, I supervised the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Assessment, Research, Evaluation, and Data and Information divisions. Over that period, our teams were credited with restoring the integrity and public trust in the district\u2019s assessment, accountability, and data and information systems after the cheating scandal of 2008. During the COVID pandemic, these outstanding teams were also responsible for enabling and supporting the high quality, virtual programs provided each day to over 50,000 students who were forced to receive their daily instruction at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/bill-caritj-biography-close\/\">Read more here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-ed9d7l2-709fabb5673a90ec292c634823cd5273-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ed9d7l2-709fabb5673a90ec292c634823cd5273\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-ed9d7l2-709fabb5673a90ec292c634823cd5273{\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-ed9d7l2-709fabb5673a90ec292c634823cd5273: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+Bill+Caritj+Ep+20.pdf' class='avia-button av-ed9d7l2-709fabb5673a90ec292c634823cd5273 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\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-5460 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5460 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image.jpg\" alt='' title='Suzanne McCormick Main Image'  height=\"715\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Suzanne-McCormick-Main-Image-705x489.jpg 705w, 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-kjln2e-8a4b394565e32bac4ee32697ef194329 '   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-5894-2\" 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?_=2\" \/><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-jfvll2-6acf9bf63487f9767e0131a8cfb46135\">\n.flex_column.av-jfvll2-6acf9bf63487f9767e0131a8cfb46135{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-jfvll2-6acf9bf63487f9767e0131a8cfb46135 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  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-hnspqu-5b687082898285d6b3408e63ff2fc726 '   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-f88x8m-88b347b2e2fc94e6d34d830765f46a60 '   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-eiamza-3f50e252ec7a8478d5f7491f5c2e793f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-eiamza-3f50e252ec7a8478d5f7491f5c2e793f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-eiamza-3f50e252ec7a8478d5f7491f5c2e793f{\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-eiamza-3f50e252ec7a8478d5f7491f5c2e793f: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-eiamza-3f50e252ec7a8478d5f7491f5c2e793f 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=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large-705x489.jpg 705w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large-450x312.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/Podcast-Main-Image-Large-600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-dtbbsvq-26748803abfe4eae840842c6637684a2 '   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\/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-5894-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" 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class='av_textblock_section av-dp0io5y-a9ff07e2b5a21a32e45b867176bb4927 '   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-doszjd2-39b66ed0a97cb25c748ebddff99f84fe '   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-dmu6vti-56e12138e3dd7d9a1e756a04d6ef117e-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dmu6vti-56e12138e3dd7d9a1e756a04d6ef117e\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-dmu6vti-56e12138e3dd7d9a1e756a04d6ef117e{\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-dmu6vti-56e12138e3dd7d9a1e756a04d6ef117e: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-dmu6vti-56e12138e3dd7d9a1e756a04d6ef117e 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-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\/Scott-Lee-Main-Image-2-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cScott Lee_FINAL_09-08-2022\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Scott-Lee_FINAL_09-08-2022.mp3?_=4\" \/><a 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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-cx3zwli-90bafc0fe897e065417629b12ff09b49 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW225511666 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225511666 BCX0\"><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=\"EOP SCXW225511666 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cw8sks6-37c5b50b692ff9de8659df73f8e965d0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-cw8sks6-37c5b50b692ff9de8659df73f8e965d0{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-cw8sks6-37c5b50b692ff9de8659df73f8e965d0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-76  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-cufyh06-91f22cc0fbca5844e11de96afef80adb-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cufyh06-91f22cc0fbca5844e11de96afef80adb\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-cufyh06-91f22cc0fbca5844e11de96afef80adb{\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-cufyh06-91f22cc0fbca5844e11de96afef80adb: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-cufyh06-91f22cc0fbca5844e11de96afef80adb 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-18atbjq-1e363b1a41fe1cceb2a8a47711120b6e '   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-5894-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" 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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-c35c8s6-4c6f3f3ad7dc97244d6893a12b5db82e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-c35c8s6-4c6f3f3ad7dc97244d6893a12b5db82e{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-c35c8s6-4c6f3f3ad7dc97244d6893a12b5db82e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-93  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-c2optkm-0046dbe4579441bdcf5012d3c41b4efe-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-94  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c2optkm-0046dbe4579441bdcf5012d3c41b4efe\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-c2optkm-0046dbe4579441bdcf5012d3c41b4efe{\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-c2optkm-0046dbe4579441bdcf5012d3c41b4efe: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-c2optkm-0046dbe4579441bdcf5012d3c41b4efe 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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><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-bcx36s6-fda06ae41ca51e1690a34954a9fb9dc3 '   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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srcset=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final.png 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final-600x417.png 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final-705x489.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-aqr0wnq-a8521207dcdebcd78714524316924e0f '   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\/Troy-Keller-Website-Final-80x80.png\" alt=\"Troy Keller\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 14_Troy Keller_03-15-2022b\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-14_Troy-Keller_03-15-2022b.mp3?_=7\" \/><a 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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-ald70ye-82c796ee9a35b705430c500cbe0450bf '   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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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-5894-8\" 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?_=8\" \/><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-9rbtuc6-03e539a6ba9c5af2be72b23d9d624854\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9rbtuc6-03e539a6ba9c5af2be72b23d9d624854{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9rbtuc6-03e539a6ba9c5af2be72b23d9d624854 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-144  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-9pvb72e-9e89c1e1e9ff5c2929189717f2cb589f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-145  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9pvb72e-9e89c1e1e9ff5c2929189717f2cb589f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-9pvb72e-9e89c1e1e9ff5c2929189717f2cb589f{\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-9pvb72e-9e89c1e1e9ff5c2929189717f2cb589f: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-9pvb72e-9e89c1e1e9ff5c2929189717f2cb589f 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-5894-9\" 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?_=9\" \/><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-910gh4m-aef045aef7945a77f9b9615c68ffe9cf '   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-8zat95i-90feb3dff2eccc2ddf70f36c6a80595d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-8zat95i-90feb3dff2eccc2ddf70f36c6a80595d{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-8zat95i-90feb3dff2eccc2ddf70f36c6a80595d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-161  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-8yc9wcm-921abf48c603fe17c7d2a7232930ccf0-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-162  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8yc9wcm-921abf48c603fe17c7d2a7232930ccf0\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-8yc9wcm-921abf48c603fe17c7d2a7232930ccf0{\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-8yc9wcm-921abf48c603fe17c7d2a7232930ccf0: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-8yc9wcm-921abf48c603fe17c7d2a7232930ccf0 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-5894-10\" 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?_=10\" \/><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-8ccr65y-16dcc601a958a51365fa7a472daf5a86\">\n.flex_column.av-8ccr65y-16dcc601a958a51365fa7a472daf5a86{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-8ccr65y-16dcc601a958a51365fa7a472daf5a86 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-175  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-8a4av6u-e1ef6bbd04931f834ba564e4db15694a '   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-tpauqe-180c57cfce6d69dadbe1b3ec95d0dea7 '   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-86yssfa-4b1a04fe08ffa5cf265f0de9fbb38da7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-86yssfa-4b1a04fe08ffa5cf265f0de9fbb38da7{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-86yssfa-4b1a04fe08ffa5cf265f0de9fbb38da7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-178  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-85gvzli-80dc6083474f2510caa15b4a6d41321a-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-179  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-85gvzli-80dc6083474f2510caa15b4a6d41321a\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-85gvzli-80dc6083474f2510caa15b4a6d41321a{\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-85gvzli-80dc6083474f2510caa15b4a6d41321a: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-85gvzli-80dc6083474f2510caa15b4a6d41321a 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-5894-11\" 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?_=11\" \/><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-7k5w3ti-5bd909833c01af2c2b212982b5854c02\">\n.flex_column.av-7k5w3ti-5bd909833c01af2c2b212982b5854c02{\nborder-radius:0px 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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-7f3q3uu-cf3673904f6d2f9e6f95bc649ba8bb0b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-7f3q3uu-cf3673904f6d2f9e6f95bc649ba8bb0b{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7f3q3uu-cf3673904f6d2f9e6f95bc649ba8bb0b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-195  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-7det8ye-6e48d426a903368755f6edbe79bcaedd-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-196  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7det8ye-6e48d426a903368755f6edbe79bcaedd\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-7det8ye-6e48d426a903368755f6edbe79bcaedd{\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-7det8ye-6e48d426a903368755f6edbe79bcaedd: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-7det8ye-6e48d426a903368755f6edbe79bcaedd 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-6synu12-dd0117bcd29a4b13498ba81eaa0c7d63 '   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=\"Darion Allen\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 9_Darion Allen\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-12\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-9_Darion-Allen-192000-1_final-sm.mp3?_=12\" \/><a 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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-6ot1lpi-3fdebe77f1bfdb1d165d315f39ccb602 '   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. In addition, he plans on serving Black and Brown communities by designing film curriculum to instill the fundamentals of filmmaking in the next generation of visionaries.\u00a0By focusing on creating authentic depictions of Black culture, he hopes to bring people closer to understanding what it truly means to be Black in this world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6mvzyom-92719e43e94a682572834e288bc945e8\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6mvzyom-92719e43e94a682572834e288bc945e8{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6mvzyom-92719e43e94a682572834e288bc945e8 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-212  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-6lgoec6-9e93d1fd4fd5e1cbdecf20ac23ffc8ad-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-213  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6lgoec6-9e93d1fd4fd5e1cbdecf20ac23ffc8ad\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-6lgoec6-9e93d1fd4fd5e1cbdecf20ac23ffc8ad{\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-6lgoec6-9e93d1fd4fd5e1cbdecf20ac23ffc8ad: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-D-Allen-ep-9-FINAL.pdf' class='avia-button av-6lgoec6-9e93d1fd4fd5e1cbdecf20ac23ffc8ad 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 8: United In Our Experiences<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wo1u7a-11fd0b27603cc9f42c24ed97463a8f2c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">Molly Henricks is the Coordinator of School Safety and Risk Prevention at the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">San Mateo\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">County\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">ffice of Education. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience working with youth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">\u00a0has been a Case Manager for youth with issues surrounding substance use and the foster care system<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">was\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">high school crisis counselo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">Molly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">has managed\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">ountywide\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">omeless\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">youth\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">programs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">, c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">risis\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">ervices and an\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">arly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">sychosis\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">rogram.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">In her current role, she\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">provid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">es<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">\u00a0professional development and support to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">educators<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">\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=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">must\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">address issues holistically<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">, including supports for the whole family, if we want<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31671508 BCX0\">to achieve lasting positive change.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31671508 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5uks7wm-b38d4b6e75dae83159526ef4da8e456b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-5uks7wm-b38d4b6e75dae83159526ef4da8e456b{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-5uks7wm-b38d4b6e75dae83159526ef4da8e456b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-229  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-5sspc2e-3ea8445f41cf733ef7dc6299630c404f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-230  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5sspc2e-3ea8445f41cf733ef7dc6299630c404f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-5sspc2e-3ea8445f41cf733ef7dc6299630c404f{\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-5sspc2e-3ea8445f41cf733ef7dc6299630c404f: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-5sspc2e-3ea8445f41cf733ef7dc6299630c404f 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\/01\/Cindy-Simpson-and-Chris-Purdy-Podcast.png 1030w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/Cindy-Simpson-and-Chris-Purdy-Podcast-600x417.png 600w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/Cindy-Simpson-and-Chris-Purdy-Podcast-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/Cindy-Simpson-and-Chris-Purdy-Podcast-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/01\/Cindy-Simpson-and-Chris-Purdy-Podcast-705x489.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-iyy152-6935019b21dc4231340e94aab09e3d0c '   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=\"Chris and Cindy\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 7 Chris and Cindy\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-14\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-7-Chris-and-Cindy_Final.mp3?_=14\" \/><a 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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-54vntkm-bfc122591f9808587b46d31a897b97d3 '   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-52pwtom-59459cbb2f356283830b8d225664bb99\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-52pwtom-59459cbb2f356283830b8d225664bb99{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-52pwtom-59459cbb2f356283830b8d225664bb99 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-246  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-1tbt1i-b45c5a8a953c3724537e7ed52fee4abd-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-247  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tbt1i-b45c5a8a953c3724537e7ed52fee4abd\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1tbt1i-b45c5a8a953c3724537e7ed52fee4abd{\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-1tbt1i-b45c5a8a953c3724537e7ed52fee4abd: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-1tbt1i-b45c5a8a953c3724537e7ed52fee4abd 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-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=\"Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz\" \/><\/span><span class=\"pod-title\">\u201cDUS Podcast Ep. 6_Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz- The Critical Nature of Us\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5894-15\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/DUS-Podcast-Ep.-6_Yolanda-Sealey-Ruiz-The-Critical-Nature-of-Us_12-14-2021_1.mp3?_=15\" \/><a 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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-4cproxy-88f96da8651bce625dd2aba5f98f4c24 '   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=\"https:\/\/nycsel.com\/defining-us\/yolanda-sealey-ruiz\/\">here<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fi6v1i-e4d4b99f0ed69ef9031c170428fae3f0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-fi6v1i-e4d4b99f0ed69ef9031c170428fae3f0{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-fi6v1i-e4d4b99f0ed69ef9031c170428fae3f0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-263  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-fde3wm-7c222d4ef204e6cdd7dae023b9c5bbd3-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-264  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fde3wm-7c222d4ef204e6cdd7dae023b9c5bbd3\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-fde3wm-7c222d4ef204e6cdd7dae023b9c5bbd3{\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-fde3wm-7c222d4ef204e6cdd7dae023b9c5bbd3: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-fde3wm-7c222d4ef204e6cdd7dae023b9c5bbd3 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-5894-16\" 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?_=16\" \/><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-d7sgx2-3b3d1f646890cf2c92168d46aabcadc6\">\n.flex_column.av-d7sgx2-3b3d1f646890cf2c92168d46aabcadc6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-d7sgx2-3b3d1f646890cf2c92168d46aabcadc6 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-277  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-3maxkzq-ef4f91f0b0e9165bcfa299938e1ca05c '   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-3k853za-d273bc825e708428de1e8b1fe31a3660 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"p1\">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-3iwcuyu-fdd874ad542a7601ca0647c2033ff12f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3iwcuyu-fdd874ad542a7601ca0647c2033ff12f{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3iwcuyu-fdd874ad542a7601ca0647c2033ff12f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-280  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-3god9ue-558c8f647b9c44396635daba887766a1-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-281  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3god9ue-558c8f647b9c44396635daba887766a1\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-3god9ue-558c8f647b9c44396635daba887766a1{\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-3god9ue-558c8f647b9c44396635daba887766a1: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-3god9ue-558c8f647b9c44396635daba887766a1 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-aj4ykm-04b0c7a6f445a168b8cf4b5d3221bb39 '   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-5894-17\" 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?_=17\" \/><a 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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-2rzy18m-302b580c98d0982d3854123c31dfdbb8 '   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. Holding nothing back, Dr. Gadson breaks down \u201chow he sees it\u201d and highlights the work that needs to happen on behalf of every child.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-2pqud7q-c8fb1dedd203c58a1776ec73b3b0444c-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-297  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2pqud7q-c8fb1dedd203c58a1776ec73b3b0444c\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-2pqud7q-c8fb1dedd203c58a1776ec73b3b0444c{\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-2pqud7q-c8fb1dedd203c58a1776ec73b3b0444c: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-Gadson-Ep-4b.pdf'  class='avia-button av-2pqud7q-c8fb1dedd203c58a1776ec73b3b0444c 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=\"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-5894-18\" 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?_=18\" \/><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-25o1pdy-4345f0d29defaa2366566aa44859a284\">\n.flex_column.av-25o1pdy-4345f0d29defaa2366566aa44859a284{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-25o1pdy-4345f0d29defaa2366566aa44859a284 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-310  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-233uaxi-b07ebaa5eb203cf655ba38ae7af23564 '   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-21t6ryu-823d872d6fb62ba04c24d6cc9a0b0a20 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock inner-text-heading'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are thrilled to be joined by Terra Tadlock-Smith, creator and host of the podcast <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/normalwithautism.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal with Autism<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1zqbqd2-2510e404e5237ffa7573ceb745ac8bbe-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-313  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zqbqd2-2510e404e5237ffa7573ceb745ac8bbe\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1zqbqd2-2510e404e5237ffa7573ceb745ac8bbe{\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-1zqbqd2-2510e404e5237ffa7573ceb745ac8bbe: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-1zqbqd2-2510e404e5237ffa7573ceb745ac8bbe 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-5894-19\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/defining-us-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/Podcasts\/Defining-Us-Podcast-Ep.-2-Tim-Shriver-A-Crisis-of-Us_DE_030221.mp3?_=19\" \/><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-1gt4euu-5d7ff477968044edfe50e3f0d20051a3\">\n.flex_column.av-1gt4euu-5d7ff477968044edfe50e3f0d20051a3{\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-p05e1y-ec7c198303967dc882e23a43acb4c16f '   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-5894-20\" 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?_=20\" \/><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-ob8m3q-ce325893e7343782b99a7606534c612e\">\n.flex_column.av-ob8m3q-ce325893e7343782b99a7606534c612e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ob8m3q-ce325893e7343782b99a7606534c612e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-342  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-27a7gm-e4422928095e0ee9f7faeb53d0ee9559 '   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-l6x6ty-79c8fd5366efface61de5aff75308ff2 '   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=\"https:\/\/nycmbk.org\/\">nycmbk.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ja91x2-06b7a104de321ceae4d5d447dcf95e1f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ja91x2-06b7a104de321ceae4d5d447dcf95e1f{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ja91x2-06b7a104de321ceae4d5d447dcf95e1f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-345  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-i6dv92-f4e6b1a66d4fbb0c12d7733f90b2a9a8-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-346  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-i6dv92-f4e6b1a66d4fbb0c12d7733f90b2a9a8\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-i6dv92-f4e6b1a66d4fbb0c12d7733f90b2a9a8{\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-i6dv92-f4e6b1a66d4fbb0c12d7733f90b2a9a8: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-i6dv92-f4e6b1a66d4fbb0c12d7733f90b2a9a8 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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