Classroom Chats

“Teachers live forever in the hearts of the students that we reach.” Crystal Higgs, Assistant Principal, Educator, Author, Podcast Host IG: @ClassroomChats Connecting with Students “We build connections through shared experiences.” It’s amazing how our experiences influence us. On today’s episode, Ms. Crystal Higgs speaks on the importance of understanding your teacher identity as we experience the shift in education. She shares observations made after working in both Title I and non Title I schools, bullying and how her own experience shapes her approach to creating safe spaces, and overhearing her white colleagues in a college class talking about the lack of “qualified educators” in Black schools. Crystal reflects on the full circle moments that led her to teaching in her high school, and why she finally stopped running from her calling. Tune in. Let’s have a Classroom Chat!

Om Podcasten

Teachers are Earth's Mightiest Superheroes and their stories can inspire generations. The Black Educators Matter: Project 500 Podcast is on a journey to share the stories of 500 Black educators. Why? Research shows that Black students who have even one Black teacher are more likely to graduate, attend college, and see themselves reflected in positions of leadership. White students also benefit from learning from a diverse teaching force. This podcast is necessary because storytelling is the bridge that connects data to humanity—showing the world why Black educators matter.