Tamera Malone

On the Road to Liberation

  • 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…

  • From Apathy to Action: Why Understanding and Engaging with Politics Matters

    On an podcast episode with Jay Shetty, Michelle Obama challenged the common narrative that “the government doesn’t do anything,” arguing instead that it permeates every aspect of our lives and it’s foolish to believe otherwise. This got me thinking: why do so many people hold this misconception, and what are the consequences of not understanding…

  • 2024 Is All About EXECUTION!

    Hey KAR Riders!  Can I call y’all that? Is it weird? 😀 Well, Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s already 2024? Whew! Time, please slow down! I am excited about this year and expect it to be life-changing. I’m laser-focused on turning my dreams into reality. I created a vision board representing what’s important…