The Power of Reading and Southern Storytelling: A Conversation with Author Susan Gooch
Stories have the power to transport us into different worlds while helping us better understand our own. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum
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Stories have the power to transport us into different worlds while helping us better understand our own. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum
At some point in life, we all reach a moment where we realize: The version of ourselves we’ve been holding onto… no longer fits. But
Storytelling can save lives. In this episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I sat down with Thomas Wilson—writer, advocate, sensory-friendly events specialist, and community
Understanding human behavior is one of the most powerful tools educators and leaders can develop. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™,
Disability inclusion is often discussed in terms of compliance or accommodation. But according to disability advocate Daniel Hodges, authentic inclusion goes much deeper. In a
Have you ever hesitated before saying a student’s name out loud? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: mispronouncing student names—whether intentional or not—can impact
Leadership often begins with lived experience. For many leaders, the lessons that shape their careers start long before professional success—sometimes in childhood, family traditions,
What Happens When Language Isn’t Enough? Language is often seen as the strongest connection to culture. It carries stories, traditions, humor, and identity. But for
What does it take to lead with confidence, courage, and purpose? For many adults, that answer comes after decades of experience. But not for our
Human rights activism often requires extraordinary courage. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast™, host Jebeh Edmunds speaks with Iranian activist
Equity is one of the most talked-about concepts in leadership today—and one of the most misunderstood. In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum
In every organization, there are visible systems — policies, org charts, strategic plans. And then there are invisible systems. The ones that determine whether
Inside every classroom are stories we don’t always hear — stories of children navigating identity, trauma, and systems that were never designed with them in
In a recent episode of the Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds sits down with Eugene Manley for a thoughtful discussion about culture, communication,
What if art was truly for everyone—and artists were paid fairly to make it? In the latest episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast,
In a recent episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat Podcast, host Jebeh Edmunds welcomes literacy expert Patty McGee for a powerful conversation about language, identity,
Empathy has become one of the most overused—and misunderstood—words in leadership and inclusion spaces. Often framed as a “nice to have” or a soft interpersonal
On this week’s episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I sat down with trauma expert, author, healer, and former tap-performance artist Heather Ann Ferri
Success looks shiny from the outside — until you’re the one holding it and wondering why it doesn’t feel like you imagined. This week on
This week on The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with choreographer, director, educator, and author Alexandra Beller—a powerhouse in
On this week’s episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™, I had the honor of sitting down with Marisa C. Williams, the new Chief Executive Officer
There are stories that inspire us — and then there are stories that activate us. This week on The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I had
Storytelling is one of the oldest tools we have for preserving culture, passing down wisdom, and inspiring change. On this week’s episode of the Cultural
Black R&B groups have long been the heartbeat of American music. They shaped generations, influenced cultural movements, and created the harmonies that still echo in
Education is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s the bold claim my guest, Marsha Familaro Enright, has spent her life proving. For decades, Marsha
This week on the Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Ed Hajim, a man whose life story embodies resilience, courage, and
On this week’s episode of The Cultural Curriculum Chat™ Podcast, I sat down with trauma expert, author, healer, and former tap-performance artist Heather Ann Ferri