Welcome to Teaching Matters 101: a podcast for folks who are passionate about educating diverse students with compassion, care, and courage.  I am your host, Dr. Mel, lifelong learner and educator and CEO of Scholars for the Soul: An Educational Solutions Firm.  We are here to talk about all things education: from teacher identity to teaching strategies, we unpack it all and invite you to join us on this journey of discussing teaching matters that impact education and make real teaching matter.  

Listen in as we go on a journey to break down the science behind building authentic relationships with students...and it all starts with Embracing and Enacting Radical Welcoming & Belonging!!!


Resources discussed in the podcast (click the highlighted text to access resource): 

1. FREE E-BOOK:  First Steps to Understanding and Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching: Exploring the journey from identity to instruction. This text will guide you on a journey of understanding culturally responsive teaching as a way of being that takes identity work, building academic mindset for yourself and your students, confronting blindspots within your instruction, and advocating for support while practicing critical self-reflection.  It’s a free tool that will empower you to actualize your own personal and professional development that grows your capacity as a culturally responsive educator.  
2.  The Urgency for Cultivating Academic Mindset with Dependent Learners 
   • IG Live Series @scholars4thesoul
   • Friday nights at 5pm CST (March 3, 10, 17, 24)
   • Components of an academic mindset: 
     • I belong to this community.
     • I can succeed at this.  
     • My effort is worth the work
     • There is value in the work.
3. Warm Demander Series:  The identity of a warm demander and how to cultivate that identity through culturally responsive teaching.  
   • LinkedIN, Facebook, and YouTube series:  
   • Saturday mornings at 8am CST (March 4, 11, 18, 25)