I am a Jamaican educator living in the United States of America. I grew up and taught in an education system that is quite different from the one in which I work. I hold fond memories from childhood in my heart because they evoke feelings of excitement and fulfillment. As my knowledge increased I learned to appreciate the power of education. Experiences like learning and reciting poems from memory, collecting icicle and fudge sticks to make bundles of tens and soda bottle caps for ones in Mathematics class. Lining up outside of our classroom after lunch to recite our multiplication tables with excited rhythms and studying for our weekly General Knowledge tests. Standing to greet any adult who walked into our classroom and the thrill of singing our school song and National Anthem; and straightening the pleats in my uniform before sitting. I hold that joy in my heart today and want to share that with the world. Even though I didn’t recognize it then, I now believe that I was called to be an educator.
Merriam Webster defines a tribe as a group of people having a common character, occupation, or interest. Here’s how you could fit into this picture.
Merriam Webster defines a tribe as a group of people having a common character, occupation, or interest. Here’s how you could fit into this picture.
- Are you a teacher? (A trained educator with college credentials)
- Are you a parent? (A mother, father, or legal guardian)
- Are you a teacher parent? (That is, you fall into both of the previous categories)
- Are you a parent-teacher? (A parent teaching own children - ex. a homeschool parent)
Parents, teachers, and caregivers across the globe will be inspired by The Teachers’ Tribe podcast. As an educator with international teaching experience myself, I am excited about the fresh perspective that I will bring to this space. I am also passionate about the social emotional well-being of children and adults; so that will also be an area of focus on this podcast. I came across a quotation recently “Emotions are the gatekeepers of learning”. I look forward to sharing experiences, ideas, expertise and providing support for fellow educators and parents who share the common goal of facilitating what I like to call the “joy of learning”.