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My Debut Novel: A Journey of Culture, Purpose & Orange Blossoms
Here’s more about my journey of becoming an author Ten years ago, a student teacher named Angel gifted me a painting of oranges . It sat on my desk through career changes, new classrooms, and personal milestones. What I didn’t know then? That painting would one day spark my debut novel. Today, I’m thrilled to share the journey of writing
Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Have you ever heard someone use the words equity and equality like they mean the same thing? It’s a common mix-up—but understanding the difference is essential if we want to create meaningful change in our schools, communities, and workplaces. ✅ Equality: Same Treatment for All Equality means providing everyone with the same resources or opportunities—regardless of their background or starting
Uncover Your Unconscious Bias: A Self-Reflection Exercise
We All Have Biases—But What We Do With Them Is What Matters Have you ever made a snap judgment about someone and later realized how wrong it was? That moment right there is a brush with unconscious bias—something we all carry with us, whether we realize it or not. Unconscious bias are those automatic, unintentional mental shortcuts we use to
The Power of Storytelling in Multicultural Education
Storytelling isn’t just a teaching technique—it’s a bridge to belonging, empathy, and deeper learning. In this post, we explore how educators can harness the power of storytelling to create inclusive, engaging classrooms where every student feels seen and heard. Why Storytelling Matters in Multicultural Education Stories are how we make sense of the world. For culturally responsive educators, storytelling: Affirms
Break Free from Your Reading Comfort Zone with Nita Creekmore
Have you ever stopped to reflect on the books you read—and more importantly, who is (and isn’t) represented in them? This week on The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Nita Creekmore, educator and author of Read Outside Your Bubble. As a Black girl growing up with limited representation in books, Nita turned that
From Classroom Teacher to Global Inclusion Consultant: A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Werner
What does it look like when a classroom teacher takes her passion for inclusion beyond the school walls? On this week’s episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of North Shore Learning—a global consultancy that helps schools create meaningful, lasting change through inclusive education practices. Jessica’s story
Google Is Free, Babe
Let’s be honest. As a BIPOC educator, there are certain questions we hear that make us wonder if we’re being punked. Questions like: “Why do you get upset when someone touches your hair?” “Why do you capitalize Black but not white?” “Is Juneteenth a new holiday?” Each of these could be solved with a quick online search. But instead, many
Why Are You Still Butchering My Name in 2025?
We’re living in a world of facial recognition, AI that writes your grocery list, and cars that can parallel park themselves — and yet… folks still can’t pronounce your name right? Really? Let’s talk about it. When “I’m Bad with Names” Becomes an Excuse We’ve all heard it — “I’m just bad with names!” But what they often mean is:
Big News: My First Novel The Orange Blossom Is Blooming This Fall!
I have some news that I’ve been holding close to my heart—and today, I finally get to share it with you. My debut novel, The Orange Blossom, will be released this fall through Hezzie Mae Book Publishing! As someone who has spent a lifetime immersed in stories—whether through teaching, podcasting, or public speaking—this moment feels surreal. Writing The Orange Blossom
