Black SEL & The Black Educator w| J. Sterrett

Black SEL Podcast

Join us this week as Kristen talks about Black SEL and the black educator. J Sterrett, a Black Educator who is currently the managing director and Program Support at Teach for America. J began their journey as an educator nearly 15 years ago as a Teacher for America corps member in Washington, DC. After 5 years there, they joined Teach for America Staff as a Coach. Eventually, J returned to the classroom to deepen their understanding of what’s needed to equitably serve students. Kristen and her guest really dive deep into what black educators mean to Black SEL and what being a black educator really means. You will leave this episode educated and full of inspiration.

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