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In this episode of "Exit Interview," host Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Vanity Jenkins, an accomplished educator, DEI consultant, and former executive director of a charter school. Vanity shares her journey from aspiring sports manager to passionate educator, inspired by a college course that revea…
In this episode of "The Exit Interview," host Dr. Asia welcomes Dr. Adrienne Smith, an educator whose journey spans from humble beginnings in Virginia to teaching in Alaska and beyond. Dr. Smith shares her early dreams of teaching, the challenges she faced as a first-generation college student, and…
In this episode of The Exit Interview Podcast, Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Jalisa Evans, an educator and organizer, to discuss her journey and advocacy for Black educators. Jalisa shares her unconventional path into teaching, initially aspiring to be a doctor before joining Teach for America and discov…
In this heartfelt episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Stacey Taylor-Brandon, a seasoned former school district social worker and passionate advocate for Black women’s wellness. They focus on the unique experiences of mature Black women in education, the importance of rest an…
In this inspiring episode of The Exit Interview, we have the privilege of hearing from Elia Martin, a former educator and social worker turned grant manager, who shares her transformative journey through education, social work, and beyond. Elia's story takes us from her initial dreams of becoming a…
In this episode of "Exit Interview," host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Jailyn Jenkins, an educator and advocate dedicated to equity, belonging, and joy in STEM education. Jailyn shares her journey from teaching math and science in Phoenix and Denver to becoming an instructional coach, district facilitat…
In this episode of the Exit Interview podcast, host Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Cletis Allen, an educational thought leader with over 13 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and educational consulting. Dr. Allen shares her unique journey into education, starting with an initial …
After teaching in Atlanta's public schools, Brittni Joy had to make a choice, quit teaching or try her hand at teaching in the Middle East. Take a listen as she shares her experience as an educator both here and abroad, what she feels would improve schools in the United States and what she is up t…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Khiara “Mills” Mills, a licensed therapist and former school counselor, about her journey through education, mental health, and personal growth. Mills shares how setting boundaries became a cornerstone of her healing, both professionally and personally. Sh…
In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons interviews Khiara Mills Mills, a licensed therapist and former school counselor, about her journey through education, mental health, and personal growth. Mills shares how setting boundaries became a cornerstone of her healing, both professionally and personally. She …
What does it cost to teach with integrity in a system that demands your silence? In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Akil Parker, a former finance major turned math educator, tutor, and founder of All This Math, to explore his 20-year journey through classr…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
In this episode, Dr. Asia welcomes Jeanine L. Williams, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeaninelwilliams/) , a retired educator turned ancestral medicine woman, for a powerful conversation about liberation, sovereignty, and healing beyond academia. Dr. Williams shares her journey through higher …
In this episode, I welcome Jeanine L. Williams, PhD, a retired educator turned ancestral medicine woman, for a powerful conversation about liberation, sovereignty, and healing beyond academia. Dr. Williams shares her journey through higher education, the challenges of navigating oppressive systems,…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
In this episode, I sit down with educator and bibliophile Kamye Hugley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamyehugley/) to explore what happens when Black women in education refuse to stay quiet in the face of harm.Kamye traces her journey from her grandmothers urging to be a teacher, to a Teach For Am…
In this episode, I sit down with educator and bibliophile Kamye Hugley to explore what happens when Black women in education refuse to stay quiet in the face of harm.Kamye traces her journey from her grandmother’s urging to “be a teacher,” to a Teach For America placement that threw her from third…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
Check out the podcast's website: https://www.exitinterviewpodcast.com/Instagram: @hellodrasiaLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/Learn more about combatting racial battle fatigue: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7KXbRlf6Dpnl4PffXHvuIlLE0CKUEa8/view?usp=sharing#teachers #educ…
In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Ashlee Saddler shares her journey from mental health professional to educational leader, and the unique challenges she faced as a Black woman in predominantly white school systems. Dr. Saddler opens up about the emotional and physical toll of lead…