Tenacious Teacher

Tenacious Teacher

Friendship Public Charter School

What’s revealed when teachers say exactly what’s on their minds? From teaching TikTok and iPad kids to the myth that this generation just can’t read – how do teachers create culture, while inspiring dreamers and critical thinkers in classrooms across America? Hosted by Candice Tolliver Burns, the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™ uncovers the authentic, uplifting, unpredictable and incredibly funny experiences of the most tenacious teachers. Powered by Friendship.

Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential

Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential

Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential | Tenacious Teacher Podcast Ep. 3 AI influences everything, from how we create, work and learn. But how can we shape AI to work for teachers in classrooms where rigor, innovation and ethics hold equal importance? On Ep. 3, "Hype or Help? Unlocking AI's Potential," we kick off a two-part conversation with David Williams, a STEM teacher, global educator and AI enthusiast at Friendship Tech Prep High in Washington, D.C. Hailing from Bristol,

Apr 12, 2024 • 14:33

Episode 2: Treasure Everywhere

Episode 2: Treasure Everywhere

Do you believe in fairies? You will after watching Episode 2 of the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™! Join Atelierista Adia Harris as she guides us into the magical world of her early childhood art studio, located in the same school where one of former first lady Michelle Obama’s favorite artists, painter Alma Thomas, once explored her talents. Adia ignites a passion for learning by engaging young minds in process art, Black History, and yes, the wonderful world of fairies! Adia is a tenacious teacher

Mar 11, 2024 • 22:38

Episode 2 Teaser: Are we playing or learning?

Episode 2 Teaser: Are we playing or learning?

How does learning through play spark the imagination and unlock coveted academic skills like critical thinking and Socratic thought? Tenacious Teacher Podcast™ host Candice Tolliver Burns enters the world of early childhood Atelierista Adia Harris to find out.

Mar 8, 2024 • 0:38

Episode 2 Teaser: Treasure Everywhere

Episode 2 Teaser: Treasure Everywhere

Do you believe in fairies? You will after watching Episode 2 of the Tenacious Teacher Podcast™! Join Atelierista Adia Harris as she guides us into the magical world of her early childhood art studio, located in the same school where one of former first lady Michelle Obama’s favorite artists, painter Alma Thomas, once explored her talents. Adia ignites a passion for learning by engaging young minds in process art, Black History, and yes, the wonderful world of fairies! Adia is a tenacious teache

Mar 8, 2024 • 0:28

Starting 5

Starting 5

“After I played basketball overseas in Romania, I was questioned by an elderly woman in the airport. I was the only Black American on that plane, coming out of Bucharest. I guess she just wanted to know why – why was I on that plane? I told her, I played basketball. But then she said, what if that basketball stopped dribbling?" Two weeks later, Dominque received a text from her middle school assistant principal, “Can you work at my school?” In this pilot episode, “Starting 5,” tenacious tea

Jan 18, 2024 • 8:14

Starting 5 Trailer

Starting 5 Trailer

“After I played basketball overseas in Romania, I was questioned by an elderly woman in the airport. I was the only Black American on that plane, coming out of Bucharest. I guess she just wanted to know why – why was I on that plane? I told her, I played basketball. But then she said, what if that basketball stopped dribbling?" Two weeks later, Dominque received a text from her middle school assistant principal, “Can you work at my school?” In this pilot episode, “Starting 5,” tenacious tea

Jan 11, 2024 • 0:28

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