Ridgemont4sFinest's- The Podcast
Welcome to Ridgemont4sFinest–The Podcast where we stretch out those 3-minute videos from TikTok and continue the unfiltered discussions around public education from the perspective of a veteran teacher. In each episode, I will share my insights and opinions on the issues that matter most to educators - from navigating difficult classroom dynamics to advocating for better funding and policy changes, this podcast will give you an inside look at what it's really like to be a teacher.
But this isn't just a one-sided conversation - I will also be interviewing other teachers, education policy experts, and others to get their perspectives on what's happening in our schools. This podcast is a space for honest conversations and unfiltered opinions about the challenges facing public education today.
If you're a fellow educator who's tired of feeling like no one really understands what you're going through, or if you're just someone who wants to learn more about the state of public education, then this podcast is for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and candid insights into the world of teaching.
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Ep. 49: GET YO TEACH ON: WHO GETS TO BE THE FACE OF EDUCATION? w/SirKingB
What happens when professional development starts looking more like a Pinterest board than a platform for real change?
In this episode, we sit down with the unapologetic and always insightful Sir King B to unpack the controversy surrounding the Get Your Teach On (GYTO) conference. From its curated aesthetic and corporate sponsors to the lack of diversity on its stages, King B calls out what many have been whispering: some of these PD spaces feel more like MLMs, church camp, and influencer retreats than actual learning.
We dig into the racial and cultural divides in education, how influencer culture is shaping who gets visibility in the classroom, and why "making teachers feel good" is not the same as preparing them for real-world challenges like systemic racism, immigration issues, and the school-to-prison pipeline. And yes, we talk about that "Sexual Healing" performance and what it says about tokenism and the commodification of Black male bodies in predominantly white spaces.
If you’ve ever side-eyed the glitter, the skater dresses, and the brand deal culture in education, this one’s for you.
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