Brazen Education

Words of Wisdom from My Father

On January 2, 2021, Educator Barnes' father passed away. This episode of Brazen Education is the speech she gave at her father's funeral where she shared tips of wisdom he had taught her.

Brazen Education: Episode 45 - Wrapping Up 2020

Listen as Educator Barnes reflects on what she has learned and overcome during 2020

BE: Episode 44 - Ensuring Every Student Succeeds

Listen as Educator Barnes talks to Alexandra Curlin who is running for a seat on Washington Township's school board in Indianapolis. Curlin, like Educator Barnes, has children attending school in the district. They will discuss what it will take to ensure every student succeeds.

BE: Episode 43 - Coronavirus Chronicles - The Exhausted Educator

Listen as Educator Barnes explains the levels of exhaustion educators, her included, are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

BE: Episode 42 - How to Move Forward When Making a Mistake with Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses with Dr. Elondra D. Napper and Carly & Adam Speicher how we can continue to grow and learn when making mistakes with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

BE: Episode 41 - White Allies, Your Job is to Listen and Learn, Not Lead

Educator Barnes addresses how white educators are slowing down and thwart the work of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion by trying to lead the movement.

BE: Episode 40 - Decolonizing Education

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses decolonizing education with George Geder, family historian, genealogist, and writer of the DeColonize the Mind blog. Watch the live video version at bit.ly/EducatorBarnesYouTube. 

BE: Episode 39 - The Intersection of Public Health and Education

Listen as Educator Barnes discusses the intersection of Public Health and Education with Nicole D. Vick, professor and author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson.

BE: Episode 38 - Why Black Educators Feel Emotionally Unsafe at School

Listen as Educator Barnes explains how recent events have magnified the stress and anxiety of Black educators  

BE: Episode 37 - The Benefits of Homeschooling Black Children

Listen as Educator Barnes talks to Natalie Pipkin about homeschooling Black children.