What the World Needs Now
Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe, two award winning educators are on a mission to discover, learn with and interview THE BEST educators from around the world!
On this journey, Tom and Josh find out what these amazing teachers do to stay inspired and become re-inspired, if they ever feel the "flame" of passion start to dwindle.
Each and every episode is ended by asking the incredible educators, "What does the World Need Now?"
HUGE THANKS to Harmony Academy from National University for sponsoring Tom and Josh on their journey to find out what the best teachers in the world do to inspire their learning communities!
What the World Needs Now
What the World Needs Now- with Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe- featuring Dr. Melody Hawkins
In this episode, Tom Whisinnand and Josh Monroe talk with Dr. Melody Hawkins, who shares her journey as an educator and advocate for Black girls in education. She discusses the challenges faced by middle school students, particularly Black girls, and the impact of adultification bias on their experiences. Dr. Hawkins emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments, confronting biases, and encouraging future educators to enter the profession. The conversation highlights the need for intentionality in education and the role of educators in shaping the future.
Huge thanks to Harmony Academy, from National University, for empowering Tom and Josh to continue sharing the inspirational stories from educators all around the world.
https://harmony-academy.org/