Episode 03: The Problem with Blindspots
“When students feel like they belong, they engage in the learning. When they arrive with their full selves, they can become their best selves.”
This podcast used to have a different name: Blindspots. Erica explores her own biases and responsibility for inclusion by talking to a writing teacher who is blind. A new name for the podcast is born: Belonging.
To hold her former colleague accountable for listening and learning, Erica has a follow-up courageous conversation about the impact of her actions on students.
The podcast theme song is born as students in Washington Heights, New York share about what happens when they aren't fully seen and affirmed in school and society.
Show Notes
Created by: Bill Healy, Katie Schneider Gumiran, Rosa Gaia, and Erica Young.
Original music, audio engineering and mixing by Sean Brennan
Artwork by Rosa Gaia
Theme music adapted from an original song by Javy Polanco, “You Forgot.”
