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“This is so for me.” Dr. Felicia Rutledge Multi-Tiered System of Supports Project Facilitator, Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing and Teacher of the Deaf-Blind IG: Instagram.com/FeliciaLRutledge Twitter: @EducatedSo “I love liberating students to dive into their passions.” Shoutout to all the Black educators who remained authentic! This week, we are joined by Dr. Felicia Rutledge, an educator who speaks to the power of tapping into the community. After almost dropping out of high school, Felicia shares her story of proving her counselor wrong, changing majors and exploring her interests before finding her way into the deaf education program. “I will educate an educator in a heartbeat.” What happens when they change the target? Why do Black educators leave the profession? What is Black Sign Language? Dr. Rutledge is breaking it all down, sharing why she’s passionate about helping educators build their practice, providing personalized professional learning, to tap into their brilliance. She also teaches parents how to advocate for their children, and empowers her scholars to advocate for themselves. Put some respect, and seasoning, on her name!

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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.