Join Jenny Brady, Joel Hazard, and David Robinson as they wrestle with terminology, how definitions have changed, and how we always need to assume positive intent when talking with others.  Resources:  Dr. Tony Evans sermon A Biblical Perspective on Critical Race Theory: Josh McDowell and Matthew Tingblad A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory: Timothy Keller  

GRAACE360

Let's Talk Terms

Join Joel Hazard and Jenny Brady as they discuss what it looks like to start over in new schools and build programs. 

What does starting new look like?

Thinking back to the 2021 Christian Educators Diversity Symposium, Tymarcus Ragland and Jenny Brady discuss what they learned, share some resources, and better explain the overall goals of the symposium.  

What We Learned

We are joined by an amazing 3rd year teacher whose first year teaching didn't just require familiarizing himself with the classroom, but also becoming acclimated to Christian schools and their unique cultures. We are grateful for Miguel Sifuentes, his impact on Christian schools and his help in better understanding how we can come alongside other new teachers. 

What do "la chancla" and "échale vaporu" have to do with the classroom?

During this episode, we discuss various fears associated with with the work. Fears for those that find themselves in the majority and fears for those in the minority. If you desire a place to work through the fears with brothers and sisters in education, consider attending the 2021 Christian Educators Diversity Symposium June 6th-8th by registering at https://christiandiversity.school. 

Moving Past Fears

As salt and light to the world, we oftentimes need a reminder to be courteous in our speech, especially when it comes to controversial topics. Diversity of thought can bring out passions in all of us. How do we effectively show the difference between Christians and their speech in comparison to the world? 

Civility of Discourse

So many strong feelings are associated with politics. As we train students on how to wrestle with ideas, how do help them navigate through our political climate? Listen in as we discuss the classroom environment, classroom instruction and other areas of influence for our students, staff and administration. 

Responding to politics in the classroom

Is there a time when partiality is appropriate for Christian schools? How does partiality affect diversity, equity and inclusion efforts? Join Tymarcus, Cindy, Dan and Jenny as they wrestle with this hard topic in our school communities. 

Struggling with Partiality in Christian Schools

Today's episode includes guest speaker, Antoinette Iroko, as she explains why she chose an HBCU over a PWI for law school. We also give a short background of HBCU's and sororities and fraternities. 

What are HBCU's and why are they important for Christian schools?

Tymarcus, Cindy, Dan and Jenny spoke to faculty and staff before school started about the concept of Biblical Justice and the meanings of terms such as bias, racism, black lives matter, privilege and more. This podcast was recorded to hopefully help other schools better understand what took place as well as to answer the questions that came from the faculty and staff who listened in. Attached are some of the aspects covered. A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory by Timothy KellerCommunity ValuesPowerPoint

Back to School Training

Without discussing our opinions before this podcast, we hope you are able to hear a diversity of thoughts on whether to remove or keep the many statues in our nation. Antoinette Iroko, a Christian school alum, joins us for this podcast. 

Malcolm X, MLK or Mahatma Gandhi. Monuments, statues and our history.

Are you wondering about the different perspectives of those returning to school during Covid and the racial unrest? How should these perspectives affect what you do moving forward? Listen in as Jenny Brady, Cindy De León, Dan Panetti and Tymarcus Ragland share their thoughts, what they have heard, and what they have experienced as we all get ready for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Clarity while Returning to School

Children with different abilities are often overlooked in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. Listen in as Mandye Robinson and Julie Sparks talk about their hopes and dreams for their children including how Christian educators play a role. 

Often Overlooked: A Frank Conversation with Moms of Special Needs Children

Jenny Brady and Dan Panetti sit down with Tymarcus Ragland to have a frank conversation about being "one of the only" in Christian education. 

Being a Black Male Teacher in Christian Schools

Diversity discussions from a Biblical perspective intended to be educational, enlightening and slightly entertaining. Check out our podcast GRAACE360.

hubhopper

GRAACE360

hubhopper