

TÀI TRỢ BỞI
Episode Description
In episode 207 of The Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with educator Stephanie Tellis. Stephanie emphasizes the concept of "being" and critiques how educational struggles are often romanticized, neglecting the well-being of educators. She shares her journey of realizing that she defined her life in "opposition to limitation," mistakenly believing she was living freely. Stephanie recounts personal traumas that were overlooked because she was a high-achieving, non-disruptive student, which masked her struggles. She encourages listeners, especially educators, to reflect on their environments, learnings, and identities to ensure they align with their true selves.
About Stephanie
Stephanie Tellis is an innovative educator, cultural practitioner, and healing advocate for Black women. Deeply committed to transformational learning and joyful liberation, Stephanie utilizes a unique blend of culturally sustaining practices and healing-centered engagement to support individuals and communities on their healing and liberation journeys.
Her work is driven by the profound belief that education is a powerful tool for healing and liberation.
Envisioning a world free from oppressive and trauma-based systems and behaviors, Stephanie cultivates spaces where people can learn and grow their inherent dignity and humanity. Holding a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Teaching, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience as a former classroom teacher and certified life coach. Her work is driven by the profound belief that education is a powerful tool for healing and liberation.
247 tập
The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About Education
Episode Description
In episode 207 of The Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with educator Stephanie Tellis. Stephanie emphasizes the concept of "being" and critiques how educational struggles are often romanticized, neglecting the well-being of educators. She shares her journey of realizing that she defined her life in "opposition to limitation," mistakenly believing she was living freely. Stephanie recounts personal traumas that were overlooked because she was a high-achieving, non-disruptive student, which masked her struggles. She encourages listeners, especially educators, to reflect on their environments, learnings, and identities to ensure they align with their true selves.
About Stephanie
Stephanie Tellis is an innovative educator, cultural practitioner, and healing advocate for Black women. Deeply committed to transformational learning and joyful liberation, Stephanie utilizes a unique blend of culturally sustaining practices and healing-centered engagement to support individuals and communities on their healing and liberation journeys.
Her work is driven by the profound belief that education is a powerful tool for healing and liberation.
Envisioning a world free from oppressive and trauma-based systems and behaviors, Stephanie cultivates spaces where people can learn and grow their inherent dignity and humanity. Holding a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Teaching, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience as a former classroom teacher and certified life coach. Her work is driven by the profound belief that education is a powerful tool for healing and liberation.
247 tập
Player FM đang quét trang web để tìm các podcast chất lượng cao cho bạn thưởng thức ngay bây giờ. Đây là ứng dụng podcast tốt nhất và hoạt động trên Android, iPhone và web. Đăng ký để đồng bộ các theo dõi trên tất cả thiết bị.