Edifying Together, feat. Tamir D. Harper
Across the country, school systems are struggling to ensure all students can benefit from the ‘role model effect’ and the other positive benefits of having teachers that reflect their diversity. Over half of K-12 students are students of color, yet only one in five teachers is a person of color, and less than 2% of teachers are Black men. Join us in a fresh take on the opportunity to ensure a diverse teacher workforce in Edifying Together with Tamir D. Harper. After earning his degree from American University, Tamir has returned home to the city of Philadelphia to teach 8th graders in a West Philly public school. Follow his journey as a new teacher, as he engages in each episode with leading educators of color from across the country - teachers, professors, and leaders, who will provide insights, mentorship, support, and encouragement. Edifying Together, featuring Tamir D. Harper, is a podcast dedicated to empowering teachers of color, brought to you by Edifying Teachers. Edifying Together is an extension of Max Out Time With AJ II's award-winning "Education Reboot" podcast series, created by Arthur Jones II.
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Episode 4: Tamir & Corey Continue Their Convo w/D. Watkins
11/08/2022
Episode 4: Tamir & Corey Continue Their Convo w/D. Watkins
In the second half our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir and Corey continue their conversation with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile.
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Episode 3: 3X NYT Bestseller & HBO Writer D. Watkins Talks w/Tamir + Guest Co-Host Corey Carter
10/25/2022
Episode 3: 3X NYT Bestseller & HBO Writer D. Watkins Talks w/Tamir + Guest Co-Host Corey Carter
In our first full-length episode of the season, Tamir drives down from Philly to Baltimore for the opportunity to speak with 3-time New York Times bestselling author and HBO writer D. Watkins - about education, hip hop, and D’s newest book, Black Boy Smile. This episode is being released the same week as Tamir’s guest co-host, Corey Carter, releases his new hip hop ed album, as part of his ongoing work to support and encourage new and aspiring educators.
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Episode 2: Tamir Talks w/Patrick Harris, Author of "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers"
10/11/2022
Episode 2: Tamir Talks w/Patrick Harris, Author of "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers"
In the second episode of the new season, Tamir has the opportunity to talk with teacher and author Patrick Harris. Check out their deep conversation about Patrick's experiences as a Black male teacher fully committed to living his identity and purpose in the classroom. Patrick offers up key insights on the working conditions needed in schools to truly support Black male teachers and other teachers of color in ways that embrace and affirm their full identity.
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Episode 1: Tamir's New Beginnings, w/Dr. Richard Warren Jr
09/27/2022
Episode 1: Tamir's New Beginnings, w/Dr. Richard Warren Jr
What happens when you connect new and aspiring teachers of color with experienced mentors of color? We call it edification. In the opening episode of Edifying Together, we celebrate the foundation laid by Arthur Jones II over the past 5 years through his award-winning #EducationReboot series, and as Tamir begins his first year as a new teacher, he welcomes Dr. Richard Warren, Jr, who will be a regular guest. In this initial conversation, recorded before the start of the school year, aspiring educator Tamir gets his first chance to interact with Richard H. Warren Jr, Ed.D, who was honored as the 2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year and now serves as a professor of education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Brought to you by Edifying Teachers. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeachersMatter #1MTOC #WeNeedLatinoTeachers
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Brian “Kash” Johnson Launches Thee Black Male Educator
06/09/2022
Brian “Kash” Johnson Launches Thee Black Male Educator
This week on : Holy Temple Christian Academy’s Brian “Kash” Johnson discusses why Black men in education are sometimes undervalued and the mission for , an organization he founded alongside Joel Insilo this year, which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country. Kash’s goal is to change the perception of a “teacher,” so that it appeals to young Black men. The language arts instructor and his co-founder will be holding an event on June 11 honoring ten Black male teachers from the Miami area. For more on Kash and his organization, please follow and on Instagram. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022. -AJ II
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Joel Insilo Tells The Black Male Educator Story
05/18/2022
Joel Insilo Tells The Black Male Educator Story
This week on : Miami-Dade County Teacher Joel Insilo discusses the everyday experience of Black teachers and the mission for , an organization he co-founded this year which aims to bring more awareness to the small community of Black male educators across the country. The Kipp Courage Academy English and Language Arts educator is determined to change the narrative that Black males can only be athletes or disciplinarians in our school systems. For more, follow , and on social media. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 18, 2022. -AJ II
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Patrick Harris II Previews The First Five A Love Letter To Teachers
05/11/2022
Patrick Harris II Previews The First Five A Love Letter To Teachers
This week on : Author Patrick Harris II discusses the main reasons why audiences will connect with his debut book “The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers.” The Detroit educator is currently in his seventh year of teaching, but he says roughly 50% of teachers leave after the first five years. In the midst of a teacher shortage and student mental health crisis, Harris II pens an urgent message to educators in his reflections and also interviews teachers of a wide variety about the education system. Make sure to , a memoir published by Heinemann, which hit bookshelves on May 10. For more updates, follow on social media. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 25, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 Maryland Teacher Of The Year Brianna Ross Emphasizes Black Excellence At School
04/27/2022
2022 Maryland Teacher Of The Year Brianna Ross Emphasizes Black Excellence At School
This week on : 2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross discusses how important it’s been to show up for Black students amid the pandemic. The social studies chair at Deer Park Middle Magnet School teaches sixth grade at the Baltimore County public school. Ms. Ross credits her success to showing up authentically in the classroom. For more on Ms. Ross, please follow on Twitter. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, April 21, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 Virginia Teacher Of The Year Daphne Fulson Pours Into The Relationships With Her Students
04/20/2022
2022 Virginia Teacher Of The Year Daphne Fulson Pours Into The Relationships With Her Students
This week on : 2022 Virginia Teacher of the Year Daphne Tamara Fulson discusses how she connects with her students during the pandemic. Whether it’s in-person or virtual, the Bilingual second grade teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia, uses positively and culturally affirming methods in her classroom. For more on Ms. Fulson, please follow on Twitter and on Instagram. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. -AJ II
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Tamir D. Harper Is Jumping Into Education To Serve The Next Generation
04/06/2022
Tamir D. Harper Is Jumping Into Education To Serve The Next Generation
This week on : American University Senior and Aspiring Teacher Tamir D. Harper discusses his commitment to entering the teaching workforce amid the pandemic. The emerging Black male educator will graduate from undergrad this spring and pursue a Master’s Degree at the University of Pennsylvania while teaching middle school within the School District of Philadelphia. A product of the city and founder of UrbEd Advocates, a Philadelphia based non-profit that combines community organizing and policy to uplift students, Tamir is also helping the next generation of teachers. He’s the community engagement coordinator for Edifying Teachers, the community of current and aspiring educators of color, encouraging & supporting each other through mentorship and high quality learning resources. For more on Tamir’s journey, please follow @tamirdharper on social media or @edifyteachers on Twitter. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 7, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 Colorado Teacher Of The Year Autumn Rivera On Adapting To The Pandemic Classroom
03/30/2022
2022 Colorado Teacher Of The Year Autumn Rivera On Adapting To The Pandemic Classroom
This week on : Autumn Rivera, the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, discusses how students shifted learning and adapted to technology for two years amid the pandemic. The sixth grade science teacher is one of the four national finalists. She urges us to humanize students and teachers as we come out of a two year crisis. For more on Ms. Rivera, please follow on social media. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 28, 2022. -AJ II
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Ms.#HeyBlackTeacher Shareefah Mason Calls For Culturally Diverse Classrooms
03/24/2022
Ms.#HeyBlackTeacher Shareefah Mason Calls For Culturally Diverse Classrooms
This week on : Shareefah Mason, Associate Dean of Educator Certification at Dallas College and Teach Plus Senior Research Fellow, discusses why it’s imperative for the teaching workforce to include more Black teachers. “Black students that have a Black teacher in elementary school—one Black teacher—are 13% more likely to go to college,” Mason said. “That number more than doubles to 32% if they have two Black teachers.” The Presidential Leadership Scholar has also authored multiple books and executive produced a documentary entitled, , examining the impact Black educators have on students. Please follow Ms. Mason on social media and use the in your posts about the episode. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 14, 2022. -AJ II
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Edifying Teachers Founder Rudy Ruiz Helps To Retain Minority Educators
03/16/2022
Edifying Teachers Founder Rudy Ruiz Helps To Retain Minority Educators
This week on : Rudy Ruiz, the Founder of , discusses how we can recruit and retain educators amid the pandemic. The former teacher and Johns Hopkins Doctor of Education candidate, identified the need for more minority teachers about seven years ago, before the apparent nationwide shortage. In the fall, his team started building a community of mentorship and coaching where new teachers and veteran teachers of color can connect. Please follow & for more on its efforts to diversify the teaching workforce. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, February 28, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 Nebraska Teacher Of The Year Lee Perez Communicates With His Students Through Love
03/02/2022
2022 Nebraska Teacher Of The Year Lee Perez Communicates With His Students Through Love
This week on : 2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Lee Perez discusses the historic achievement of becoming his state's first ever male latino *and* English as a Second Language (ESL) award-winner. Mr. Perez wrote in his teacher of the year application that he believes kindness should be our new pandemic because it needs to spread after all we have been through amid COVID-19. For more, please follow @languageperez on Twitter. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get each episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, February 12th, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 National Teacher Of The Year Kurt Russell Represents Black Male Excellence
02/16/2022
2022 National Teacher Of The Year Kurt Russell Represents Black Male Excellence
This week on : 2022 Ohio State Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell discusses why representation in the classroom and curriculum matters. Ohio’s first Black male teacher of the year is a history instructor at Oberlin High School who emphasizes cultural relevance and diversity of all kinds. Mr. Russell teaches African American Studies and an innovative course called race, gender and oppression because he believes everyone deserves to see themselves in the classroom. The award-winner also serves as a lead teacher and advisor for the Black Student Union, student council and junior class. Please follow Mr. Russell on social media . Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Monday, February 14th, 2022. -AJ II
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2022 Delaware Teacher Of The Year Jahsha Tabron Hopes Schools Lighten The Load For Educators
02/11/2022
2022 Delaware Teacher Of The Year Jahsha Tabron Hopes Schools Lighten The Load For Educators
This week on : Brandywine High School Special Education Teacher Jahsha Tabron discusses the heavy plate educators are holding amid the pandemic. The CCSSO Delaware State Teacher of the Year hopes school communities can collaborate to support the needs of students and teachers during this critical time. Ms. Tabron says education is for everyone, and we need to meet students where they are instead of focusing on what they have lost. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Tabron, please follow on social media. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022. -AJ II
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Ciara Imani May Discusses Rebundle’s Million Dollar Origin Story
01/26/2022
Ciara Imani May Discusses Rebundle’s Million Dollar Origin Story
This week we’re re-airing a special episode! Last summer, Bold Co-Founder Danielle Deavens sat down with Rebundle Co-Founder, Ciara May, who runs the U.S.’s first and only plant-based hair braiding company. In the months since, Ciara and Rebundle have raised $1.4 million in early-stage funding. The 2021 Inc. Female Founders 100 honoree shared her business journey as a Black female entrepreneur who created a sustainable solution for her own hair by starting Rebundle. Please follow @rebundle.co on social media and shop at today. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 as part of the full Bold Business Time series. -AJ II
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2021 Teacher Of The Year Anthony Swann Sounds Off On Education In Virginia
01/20/2022
2021 Teacher Of The Year Anthony Swann Sounds Off On Education In Virginia
This week on : Ben Franklin Middle School Instructional Coach Anthony Swann discusses the state of education in the commonwealth. Amid staff shortages and a change in political leadership, Virginia educators like Mr. Swann endured a challenging transition back to the classroom this month. Mr. Swann was last year’s state teacher of the year and recently returned from Indianapolis, where he joined the nation’s educators at the . He is advocating for all educators on social media, so please follow Mr. Swann on Twitter for more. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. -AJ II
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Jonathan Lee Is Bridging Legacies Across Independent School Campuses
01/11/2022
Jonathan Lee Is Bridging Legacies Across Independent School Campuses
This week on : Seattle Academy Director of Admissions and Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC) Founder Jonathan Lee discusses how the pandemic has exacerbated the independent school admissions process. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, and graduate of Episcopal High School, Jonathan’s LLC aims to make independent schools like Episcopal and Seattle Academy more diverse through networking and consulting across the country. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement and predominantly white institutions’ reckoning with racism in 2020, Jonathan’s roles as an administrator and founder are facing unprecedented challenges this school year. Not only did COVID-19 impact diversity initiatives and the way schools operate, but it also affected Jonathan on a personal level. He opens up about his late mother Sheila’s battle with the virus plus much more. To help Jonathan make independent schools more diverse in 2022, visit Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on Spotify and SoundCloud. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, December 30, 2021. -AJ II
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2022 DC Teacher Of The Year Dominique Foster Exemplifies Virtual Teaching Excellence
12/16/2021
2022 DC Teacher Of The Year Dominique Foster Exemplifies Virtual Teaching Excellence
This week on the special limited edition series of : 2022 DC Teacher of the Year Dominique Foster discusses building an online community for her students and families amid the pandemic. During the 2020-2021 school year, the award-winning Washington, DC, educator created an interactive virtual modality with her kids and their parents in order to teach the whole child. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Foster, please follow on Twitter. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, November 18, 2021. -AJ II
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Continued: Keishia Thorpe's Global Teacher Prize Legacy
12/04/2021
Continued: Keishia Thorpe's Global Teacher Prize Legacy
This week on the special limited edition series of : International High School Langley Park 12th Grade English Teacher, Keishia Thorpe, discusses what she will do with her earnings. The million dollar recipient provides motivation for generations of students to come and the educators who are molding them. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Monday, November 22, 2021. Stay tuned for 2022 D.C. Teacher of the Year Dominique Foster. -AJ II
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Special: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner Keishia Thorpe
11/30/2021
Special: 2021 Global Teacher Prize Winner Keishia Thorpe
This week on a special limited edition series of : Multiple award-winning DMV educators in back-to-back weeks. First up, International High School Langley Park 12th Grade English Teacher, Keishia Thorpe, discusses winning the #GlobalTeacherPrize and serving her under-resourced students amid the pandemic. The Jamaican Immigrant, who attended Howard University in Washington, DC, on a track and field scholarship, is paying it forward by empowering her immigrant students to pursue college too. Ms. Thorpe also won the 2018-2019 National Life Changer of the Year award and goes above and beyond for her students. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Thorpe, please follow on social media. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | This episode was previously recorded on Monday, November 22, 2021. Part II will be available next week. -AJ II
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Azariah Bannister Is Having Fun At School Amid The Pandemic
11/17/2021
Azariah Bannister Is Having Fun At School Amid The Pandemic
This week on a special episode of : 9-year-old Azariah Bannister of Loudoun County, Virginia, discusses a day in the life of a fourth grader both online and at school amid the pandemic. Azariah details the slow shift back to normal as his school is open for in-person learning after about a year on Google Meet. Even though the students still wear masks and are socially distanced, he enjoys being back with his classmates and meeting new friends. Luckily, Azariah received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in hopes to keep himself and others safe. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, November 11, 2021. -AJ II
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Part II: Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Thrives As An Educator And Son
11/04/2021
Part II: Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Thrives As An Educator And Son
This week on the second half of a special episode of : First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses his COVID Classroom experiences amid the pandemic. Dustin admits that teaching comes naturally to him because of his mom. But the pandemic tested Dustin’s limits when he was stuck juggling school work and running the cheesesteak business. Despite his excitement for returning to the classroom this fall, Dustin recounts the first school closures, describes Zoom as the “worst” part of his virtual teaching experience and gives special words of encouragement to all teachers who are still struggling. If you wish to learn more about Vitale’s Steaks, which Dustin resumed recently in order to raise money to buy his students school supplies, please follow Dustin on Instagram . Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Go back one episode to watch Part I on Dustin's heroic mission to grant his mom, Gloria Walker, her dying wish. -AJ II
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Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Describes The Mother-Son Bond He Had With Gloria Walker
10/27/2021
Philadelphia Teacher Dustin Vitale Describes The Mother-Son Bond He Had With Gloria Walker
This week on a special two-part episode of : First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses the unbreakable bond he had with his late mother Gloria Walker. Gloria was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer in 2020, but her dying wish was to see the pyramids in Egypt. Dustin took up his mom’s cheesesteak recipe and decided to sell the Philly staple out of his home this spring. His story quickly spread and Dustin’s service, Vitale’s Steaks, became a hit. Just before she passed, Dustin raised enough to send his family on the trip Gloria always wanted. We discussed his last moments with Gloria before turning to how difficult juggling his job as a teacher, business owner, and son were during the pandemic. If you wish to learn more about Vitale’s Steaks, please follow Dustin on Instagram . Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Part II will be available next week. -AJ II
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COVID-19 Is Still Taking Its Toll On Alicia Fisher And Her Students
10/22/2021
COVID-19 Is Still Taking Its Toll On Alicia Fisher And Her Students
This week on : Maryland teacher, Alicia Fisher, discusses the mental and emotional impact of witnessing her students and colleagues contract COVID-19 during the pandemic. Alicia has taught at two different schools in Montgomery County since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. In this interview, she gives a first hand account of the struggles that teachers face, from the digital divide to her current classroom. If you wish to learn more about Alicia, please follow her on Instagram . Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. -AJ II
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Jonté Lee Is The Kitchen Chemist To America’s Students
10/13/2021
Jonté Lee Is The Kitchen Chemist To America’s Students
This week on : Calvin Coolidge Senior High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Jonté Lee, shares how he turned his kitchen into a chemistry lab amid the pandemic. Named one of Amazon Prime’s Mr. Lee has enjoyed viral success on social media and leading virtual STEM conferences over the past year and a half after news outlets took notice of his growing Instagram Live audience. Jonté discusses readjusting to in-person teaching, helping students with pandemic problems and reuniting with his second grade teacher. Please follow the kitchen chemist on social media and catch up with his lessons . Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Friday, October 8, 2021. -AJ II
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Monique Thorpe Cares For Chicago’s Children
10/06/2021
Monique Thorpe Cares For Chicago’s Children
This week on the Season 2 premiere of : South Shore International College Prep IB History Educator, Monique Thorpe, discusses how education is changing amid the coronavirus pandemic. The National Board Certified Teacher, who recently surpassed 25 years in education, has been recognized for her work in the COVID-19 Classroom over the past several months, including a special zoom drop in from former President Barack Obama. A native of Chicago, Ms. Thorpe sees herself in her students and stresses the importance of motivating and inspiring the next generation. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. In addition to this podcast, please follow the full Education Reboot series, including Season 1 and 2, on and . Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | www.maxouttimewithajii.com This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. -AJ II
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Trailer: Education Reboot Season 2!
09/29/2021
Trailer: Education Reboot Season 2!
This week on the Season 2 trailer of : Tune in for a recap of last year’s COVID-19 Classroom chronicles and listen to a sneak peek featuring the 2021-2022 special guests, including award-winning educators from DC to Chicago, Illinois. For the full series, check back each week and also visit the Spotify and SoundCloud playlists entitled “Education Reboot.”. Want to make sure you don’t miss an education episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every interview, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox each week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website | -AJ II
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O-T Fagbenle Continues To Showcase His Range With President Obama Portrayal
09/21/2021
O-T Fagbenle Continues To Showcase His Range With President Obama Portrayal
This week on another episode of , which maximizes the success stories of Black talent and their inspiring work amid the pandemic: Emmy Nominated Actor O-T Fagbenle discusses acting in, directing or composing multiple TV series’ during the pandemic. The multi-faceted artist is portraying one of the most iconic figures in history in his upcoming role as the First Black President, Barack Obama, in "The First Lady" TV series, which will reportedly premiere via Showtime in 2022. O-T also made history this year as the first person to write, direct, compose, star and executive produce the opening episode of a TV series on a major U.S. network with his show Maxxx on . O-T gives thanks to his mentors and life coaches, stresses the importance of knowing your “why” and also shares how much he enjoys working with Academy Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis. Max Out Time listeners, don’t forget you can visit www.boldxchange.com/ and support its Black-Owned brands today using the promo code “MAXOUTTIME” for 10% off your first purchase. Want to make sure you don’t miss an episode? Sign up to get our email updates at https://linktr.ee/MaxOutTimeWithAJII You’ll get every episode, exclusive bonus content, and free guides straight to your inbox every week. VISIT MAX OUT TIME ON: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MaxOutTime/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/max_out_time_with_aj_ii/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/maxouttime_ajii Website | This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, September 2, 2021. -AJ II
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