Tamera Malone

Tag: KAR Teacher Education

  • 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…

  • Understanding Humanization & Dehumanization

    The ‘I Am a Man Plaza’ is a tribute to Memphis sanitation workers who went on strike in 1968 due to poor working conditions and low compensation. While visiting the city to pursue full humanity on behalf of the men, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. He was assassinated while fighting for men who…

  • 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!” …