Brazen Education

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   1. BE: Episode 69 - The Critical Role of the Assistant Principal

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of the assistant principal role with Bryson Davis-Johnson.

   Sep 21,2023 46:34
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   2. BE: Episode 68 - Policy, Education, & Youth Advocacy

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of engaging with policy with Senator Andrea Hunley.

   Aug 24,2023 52:28
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   3. BE: Episode 67 - All This Math and More

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the math with the man behind All This Math.

   Aug 10,2023 01:04:09
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   4. BE: Episode 66 - Parent Advocacy

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of parent advocacy, activism, and engagement with Ashley Thomas, RISE Indy Vice President of Organizing, and Maritza Guridy, National Parent Union Deputy Director of Parent Voice & Outreach.

   Jul 19,2023 58:28
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   5. Be: Episode 65 - Increasing the STEM Pipeline

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of STEM and increasing STEM interest and engagement.

   Jul 19,2023 46:12
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   6. BE: Episode 64 - Black Homeschooing Part II

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the Black homeschool movement with homeschool parents.

   May 25,2023 58:28
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   7. BE: Episode 63 - Beyond Books - Exploring Libraries

   Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the multitude of services available through libraries with Alia Jones, a former Cincinnati librarian

   May 18,2023 01:00:17
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   8. BE: Episode 62 - Show Love to Teachers

   Listen as Educator Barnes explains ways you can support teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week & throughout the year

   May 09,2023 27:23
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   9. BE: Episode 61 - Black Homeschooling Part I

   Listen as Educator Barnes starts her Black homeschooling series with homeschool parent Lavonda Porter and homeschool parent coach and wellness consultant Natasha Anée.

   Apr 20,2023 59:05
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    10. BE: Episode 60 - Despite Dream Killers

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains simple steps to stay focused on your education dreams

    Apr 18,2023 26:14
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    11. BE: Episode 59 - Navigating Education as a Third Culture Kid

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses how Justine Gonzalez, Founder of EducatorAide navigated education as a third culture kid.

    Jan 28,2023 01:05:23
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    12. BE: Episode 58 - Let’s Talk About Literacy

    Listen as Educator Barnes and her husband talk about literacy and Emily Hanford's podcast Sold a Story.

    Dec 03,2022 52:04
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    13. BE: Episode 57 - Is Standards Based Grading the Best Approach?

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the shift to standards based grading with educator and writer Eric Kalenze.

    Oct 07,2022 01:02:47
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    14. BE 56 Episode: Let’s Talk About Sex Education Part III - A Scientific Approach

    Listen as Educator Barnes continues the conversation about sex education with Ali McDillon, a high school anatomy teacher.

    Jun 25,2022 49:51
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    15. BE: Episode 55 - See, Shift, & Sustain: A Journey of Entrepreneurship

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses Entrepreneurship with Donte Wilburn the Indiana Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFdzc1QHNpw to learn more about Donte.

    May 20,2022 01:01:25
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    16. BE: Episode 54 - Finding Your Ikigai

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the westernized version of the Japanese concept of ikigai and learn how she found her purpose.

    Mar 31,2022 34:37
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    17. BE: Episode 53 - Black Excellence in Education

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks about the importance of Black Excellence with Marlon Llewellyn.

    Feb 22,2022 49:20
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    18. BE: Episode 52 - Let’s Talk about Sex Education Part II

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the abstinence-based approach to sex education with Scott Phelps, Executive Director of Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership.

    Jan 31,2022 58:01
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    19. BE: Episode 51 - Let’s Talk about Sex Education Part I

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses different approaches to sex education with Dr. Sakshi Tickoo, Occupational Therapist & Sexuality Counselor, and Ashley Robertson, Inclusive Sex Ed Educator.

    Jan 30,2022 01:01:09
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    20. BE: Episode 50 - ... So You Want to be a Teacherpreneur Part II

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses education entrepreneurship with Emily Dills (Emily Dills Coaching LLC), Diamond Malone-Gilbert (Mrs. DMG Tutoring), and Traceyna Miller (Passionate Healthcare Training Academy LLC).

    Aug 28,2021 51:28
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    21. BE: Episode 49 - ... So You Want to be a Teacherpreneur

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares how to shift from working full time in a school to working full time as an entrepreneur.

    Aug 19,2021 40:56
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    22. BE: Episode 48 - How Parents Can Help Their Children Pursue Academic Excellence

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses with Dr. Stephen Jones ways parents can empower themselves to help their children reach academic excellence. To learn more about Dr. Jones go to https://www.drjonesbooks.com/.

    May 01,2021 49:26
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    23. BE: Episode 47 - Managing Mental Wellness

    Listen as Educator Barnes and guest expert askOTKimberly discuss the importance of mental wellness and the active role we all must take in managing it.

    Apr 18,2021 01:01:04
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    24. Words of Wisdom from My Father

    On January 2, 2021, Educator Barnes' father passed away. This episode of Brazen Education is the speech she gave at her father's funeral where she shared tips of wisdom he had taught her.

    Feb 01,2021 06:42
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    25. Brazen Education: Episode 45 - Wrapping Up 2020

    Listen as Educator Barnes reflects on what she has learned and overcome during 2020

    Dec 22,2020 01:11:31
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    26. BE: Episode 44 - Ensuring Every Student Succeeds

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks to Alexandra Curlin who is running for a seat on Washington Township's school board in Indianapolis. Curlin, like Educator Barnes, has children attending school in the district. They will discuss what it will take to ensure every student succeeds.

    Oct 17,2020 57:45
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    27. BE: Episode 43 - Coronavirus Chronicles - The Exhausted Educator

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the levels of exhaustion educators, her included, are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

    Oct 04,2020 44:49
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    28. BE: Episode 42 - How to Move Forward When Making a Mistake with Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses with Dr. Elondra D. Napper and Carly & Adam Speicher how we can continue to grow and learn when making mistakes with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Aug 08,2020 58:48
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    29. BE: Episode 41 - White Allies, Your Job is to Listen and Learn, Not Lead

    Educator Barnes addresses how white educators are slowing down and thwart the work of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion by trying to lead the movement.

    Aug 01,2020 37:55
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    30. BE: Episode 40 - Decolonizing Education

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses decolonizing education with George Geder, family historian, genealogist, and writer of the DeColonize the Mind blog. Watch the live video version at bit.ly/EducatorBarnesYouTube. 

    Jul 12,2020 01:07:42
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    31. BE: Episode 39 - The Intersection of Public Health and Education

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the intersection of Public Health and Education with Nicole D. Vick, professor and author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson.

    Jul 01,2020 42:23
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    32. BE: Episode 38 - Why Black Educators Feel Emotionally Unsafe at School

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains how recent events have magnified the stress and anxiety of Black educators  

    Jun 18,2020 32:47
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    33. BE: Episode 37 - The Benefits of Homeschooling Black Children

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks to Natalie Pipkin about homeschooling Black children.

    May 25,2020 57:00
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    34. BE: Episode 36 - Why Teachers Leave the Classroom and How to Get Them to Stay

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks to educator Diamond Malone-Gilbert about how to retain excellent educators.

    Apr 29,2020 58:32
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    35. BE: Episode 35 - What Will School Be Like Next School Year?

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the possibilities for the next school year with her sister. 

    Apr 06,2020 38:34
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    36. BE: Episode 34 - COVID-19 - 7 Education Questions

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares her opinion about seven questions she has been asked lately surrounding education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Mar 30,2020 31:19
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    37. BE: Episode 33 - Working Remotely During COVID-19

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares tips for working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    Mar 22,2020 42:18
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    38. BE: Episode 32 - School Staff Should Listen to Students

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks to two students about why it is important for school staff to listen to kids.

    Mar 04,2020 33:44
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    39. BE: Episode 31 - Why Stay Interviews Matters

    Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the importance of stay interviews with her husband Jermaine Barnes.

    Feb 20,2020 44:23
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    40. BE: Episode 30 - The Importance of Taking a Step Back

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares what lessons we can learn from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when it comes to taking a step back.

    Jan 15,2020 53:43
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    41. BE: Episode 29 - Giving Back to Ignite Your Flame

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains how giving back can help you avoid teacher burnout.

    Dec 24,2019 25:27
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    42. BE: Episode 28 - Self-Care During Winter Break

    Listen as Educator Barnes provides six self-care tips to implement during winter break.

    Dec 19,2019 25:28
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    43. BE: Episode 27 - Teaching with Chronic Pain

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks about her experience teaching with chronic pain.

    Nov 29,2019 33:46
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    44. BE: Episode 26 - My Conflict with Red for Ed

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains her issues with Red for Ed.

    Nov 20,2019 24:14
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    45. BE: Episode 25 - Beginning a New Teaching Job after the Start of the School Year

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares tips on how to successfully take over a class after the start of the school year.

    Nov 13,2019 26:40
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    46. BE: Episode 24 - Becoming a Teacher Leader

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the steps teachers need to take to become teacher leaders.

    Nov 05,2019 36:28
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    47. BE: Episode 23 - Finding the Professional and Personal Line: Your Principal (or your Colleagues) Do Not Need to be Your Friends

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains why you should establish boundaries at work.

    Oct 29,2019 33:30
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    48. BE: Episode 22 - Teaching with an Open Classroom

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains why it is important to have an open door classroom policy.

    Oct 22,2019 16:56
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    49. BE: Episode 21 - The Five Ps of the Parent/Teacher Conference

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares the five Ps educators need to tackle to have successful conferences with parents.

    Oct 02,2019 23:33
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    50. BE: Episode 20 - A Crucial Conversation about Assessment in the Classroom

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares her thoughts about grades, homework, and assessment in the classroom.

    Sep 24,2019 36:35
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    51. BE: Episode 19 - Focus on What You Can Control

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares the benefits of focusing on what you can control.

    Sep 17,2019 40:11
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    52. BE: Episode 18 - When Students Die

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks about how to cope when students die.

    Sep 10,2019 28:17
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    53. BE: Episode 17 - The First 30 Days

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares the importance of the first 30 days of school.

    Aug 31,2019 38:32
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    54. BE: Episode 16 - The Importance of the First Day of School

    Educator Barnes shares thoughts about how the first day of school sets the tone for the remainder of the school year.

    Aug 06,2019 25:10
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    55. BE: Episode 15 - Transitioning from Teacher to Administrator

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks about transitioning from being a teacher for 13 years to her first year as an administrator.

    Jul 23,2019 25:22
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    56. BE: Episode 14 - Autonomy: Give Teachers Their Independence Back

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the importance of giving teachers more autonomy. 

    Jul 06,2019 28:20
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    57. BE: Episode 13 - Ten Takeaways from the Teacher Self-Care Conference

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares what she learned at the 3rd annual Teacher Self-Care Conference in Atlanta, GA.

    Jun 25,2019 49:02
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    58. BE: Episode 12 - Joy Journaling as a Form of Self-Care

    Listen as Educator Barnes shares her June Joy Journal and how it is benefiting her during summer break.

    Jun 09,2019 20:04
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    59. BE: Episode 11 - Finishing Year 13 as an Educator

    Listen as Educator Barnes reflects about wrapping up her 13th year as an educator.

    May 31,2019 39:34
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    60. BE: Episode 10 - To My Colleagues Who Stalk Me Online

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the problems with being too obsessed with what your colleagues are saying on social media.

    Mar 05,2019 25:03
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    61. BE: Episode 9 - You Shouldn’t Hire Educators Just Because They are Black

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains why schools should not hire educators just because they are black.

    Feb 26,2019 20:54
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    62. BE: Episode 8 - Taking a Job after a Unorganized Teacher Leaves

    Listen as Educator Barnes explains the problems caused for the teacher who takes the job after an unorganized teacher leaves.

    Feb 19,2019 43:46
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    63. BE: Episode 7 - Evaluations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Listen as Educator Barnes talks about the good, bad, and ugly aspects of school evaluations.

    Feb 12,2019 33:48
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    64. BE: Episode 6 - Elwood, Indiana Superintendent Casey Smitherman Resigns After Criminal Charges

    Listens as Educator Barnes talks about the criminal charges that led to the resignation of Elwood, Indiana Superintendent Casey Smitherman, which made national headlines.

    Feb 05,2019 17:20
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    65. BE: Episode 5 - Creating Relationships with Students

    Principals frequently tell educators to build strong relationships with their students, but how do you actually do this?  Listen as Educator Barnes explains how to build relationships with your students.

    Jan 29,2019 23:51
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    66. BE: Episode 4 - Coping with Private Pain at School

    Are you going through a painful situation in your private life and you are struggling with how to navigate the situation while being a great teacher? Listen as Educator Barnes shares how she dealt with infertility while being a teacher.

    Jan 22,2019 23:09
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    67. BE: Episode 3 - Dealing with Colleague Drama

    Teachers can be just as bad as the students when it comes to drama at school. Listen as Educator Barnes shares how to deal with drama at your school.

    Jan 15,2019 28:25
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    68. BE: Episode 2 - How to Diversify Your Career Options in Education

    Are you an educator who is beginning to feel burned out and are wondering how to get the fire back? Maybe you just need to change your role in education. Listen as Educator Barnes shares tips about how she has transitioned into various education roles.

    Jan 08,2019 16:41
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    69. BE: Episode 1 - How to Leave Your School

    Do you want to leave your current school, but don't know how to do it? Listen to Educator Barnes as she shares tips on how to make that move to a new school.  

    Dec 31,2018 24:57