The Color of Teaching
By Jesse
The Color of TeachingMay 18, 2020
Exploring Identity in Education
Jesse and Michael Jones, the President of Madison Teachers, Incorporated, talk about identity in education, their journeys to accepting every part of them, and why this work must be done by every educator and in every school.
Self Care -- More than Just a Buzz Word
In this episode, Jesse focuses on what Self-Care really is and chats with Kalise from Steeping Wellness about how educators can truly take care of themselves.
Reflecting on 2021 and Aspiring to 2022
This month, special guests dropped voice messages, and Jesse chats with two educators from La Crosse and Green Bay about the issues we faced in 2021, how to help solve them, and what we are looking forward to in 2022.
A Spotlight on Native Educators
This week, host Jesse Martinez highlights Native American Heritage month and chats with Rick Erickson and Brian Boyd from Bayfield, Wisconsin!
Collective Bargaining and WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen
This month on the Color of Teaching, we focus on the progression of Collective Bargaining in the state of Wisconsin and why it is so necessary for educators, especially right now! Then, I talk with WEAC President, Peggy Wirtz-Olsen.
Dr. Jill Underly - Wisconsin's Next State Superintendent
The wait is over! The Color of Teaching is back, and it's a great episode. Tune in to hear my conversation with WEAC's recommended candidate for state superintendent, Dr. Jill Underly.
The Equity of Grading during COVID 19
This month on "The Color of Teaching," Dr. Manuel Rustin stops by (via Zoom, of course) to talk about the equity of grading during the Pandemic. We also kick off the episode with some voice messages from wonderful educators from across the state of Wisconsin! Buckle up, this episode is a WILD ride!!
Thoughts on COVID 19, Elections and Equity
This month's episode features voice messages from across the state sharing bright spots in the darkness and interviews with Josh Jackson from Milwaukee about COVID and equity, and with Gina Pagel from Sun Prairie about organizing in the midst of a pandemic.
Public Schools are the Best Schools!
This month, we talk about why public education is amazing in the state of Wisconsin!
Why?
In this episode, the discussion centers around educators of color and union membership. Also, Abie Vang from Green Bay joins Jesse to talk about equity work in Wisconsin and why educators of color should join their unions.