The Black Teacher Voice

“Do parents truly trust you?” Brittney reflects on her experiences with parents not trusting her as a Black educator in the classroom. Year after year, she faces this lack of trust. Listen in to hear a few key takeaways that can help support other teachers of color who face these same challenges.

Brittney discusses the importance of building relationships with her students and the impact that it has on their growth and development. Students love when you show up! Teachers, ask yourself, “Am I showing up and supporting my students?”

Brittney shares her thoughts about the importance of having a school culture that is positive, willing to make necessary changes, collaborative, and made up of a community of people who care.

Representation matters! Brittney shares her thoughts on the importance of ensuring representation of students, teachers, books, and resources. 

Have you ever had a Black teacher? Brittney discusses the impact of having a Black teacher with friend and former colleague, Jasmine Bragg, M.Ed.

Difficult to work with? Intimidating? Really? "I'm just advocating!" Brittney discusses the importance of advocating for yourself with friend and former colleague, Kimberly White, M.Div, M.Ed.

Can you believe that it's back-to-school time? Brittney shares five tips for teachers to keep in mind for the upcoming school year.

Have you ever been the only one? Brittney discusses different ways to navigate within various spaces feeling empowered with friend, and former colleague, Gerald Turner, M.Ed. 

Can you bring your authentic self to the classroom? Brittney discusses the importance of truly being yourself at work with friend, former colleague, Charle McRoberts.

There are so many reasons why... Black teachers' voices need to be heard. Ask yourself, "What can I do to amplify the Black teacher voice?"