Tamera Malone

Tag: teaching

  • 5 Characteristics of a Revolutionary School Leader

    When deciding who will educate our children, we must be clear and explicit about the characteristics, qualifications, skills, competencies, beliefs, values, and mindsets we want this person to have. My local school district just welcomed a new superintendent. This person is most responsible for designing and managing a school system that meets the academic, social,…

  • Cultivating Critical Minds: The Power of Critical Consciousness in Our Classrooms

    A key component of culturally relevant pedagogy is about building a foundation of critical awareness within students and teachers. In this post, we’ll learn about the concept of critical consciousness, the left hemisphere of a culturally relevant teacher’s brain, and explore what it means for teachers and students to be critically conscious. This image represents…

  • 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…