Tamera Malone

Category: KAR Teacher Education

  • Willpower and Determination: Making the Choice to Be a Teacher

    Let’s talk about what it means to have a HEART for teaching.  Culturally relevant teachers are critically conscious, culturally competent, and know how to advance student learning.  I also added a fourth component, volition.  Dr. Gloria Ladson Billings, the author of culturally relevant pedagogy, does not explicitly name volition as a component; however, the idea…

  • The Heartbeat of Education: Why Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Matters

    Imagine a classroom where learning isn’t just about formulas and facts but empowers students to thrive in their experiences, identities, and communities. A classroom that elevates student success by building bridges between academic rigor and cultural affirmation. This is a culturally relevant teacher’s classroom.  Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, an educational luminary, developed the theory of culturally…

  • Dreamkeepers: Building Belonging Daily

    “Good morning, Jacob. It’s good to see you.” Mialee greets students at her door with a warm smile. Jacob doesn’t seem thrilled to be there. “Ok! I see you, Ms. Johnson. You put that s…” another student begins.  Mialee knows precisely what the student is about to say, so she interrupts gently. “Thank you, Dejah!” …