achanda Garrison is a 2nd grade teacher leader at Bahrain Elementary School in Manama, Bahrain. Lachanda believes weaving her students’ stories and identities into lessons is the best instructional tool, ensuring all students receive an equitable education. She meets students’ needs by being trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and culturally responsive so ... Show More
Mar 2025
Kara Kalin: Unapologetic Disrupter for Good Podcast
A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara is widely recognized for her work integrating mental health support with high performance in both professional and athletic spaces.
With her roots as a nationa ... Show More
50 m
Aug 2024
Creative Strategies That Help Students In The Classroom - Karissa Bachman
Today our guest is Karissa Bachman, 3rd grade teacher at Maple Lawn Elementary, in the Sumner Bonney-Lake School District. We talk to Karissa about creative strategies that enhance student learning and engagement in the classroom. She shares a variety of practical approaches, in ... Show More
26m 17s
Oct 2023
Lauren Porosoff—Teach for Authentic Engagement
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29m 58s
Dec 2024
Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators
Join us for a special episode of QFI’s podcast All Things Arabic podcast in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, premiering December 18, 2024! Titled Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators, this episode is hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assista ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2022
Trauma Informed Tools for Teachers with Joanna Schwartz
Joanna Schwartz holds a Master of Education, and a Master of Counseling with a concentration in holistic studies. Joanna is the founder of Toolbox for Teachers an organization that provides workshops on the topics of mental health in schools, social and emotional learning, trauma ... Show More
38m 59s
Mar 2025
The Merge: Episode 04 | Fadi Zaraket | Arabic LLMs, Surveillance, Tech Politics, Future of Eng & AI
Dr. Fadi Zaraket discusses Arabic Large Language Models (LLMs), he highlights their importance in ensuring technology aligns with the Arabic language and culture. For him, the development of Arabic LLMs is essential in bridging the gap between global advancements and regional ide ... Show More
47m 19s
Oct 2021
EP239 Five things I’ve learned as a white teacher working in a Black community (with Sara Singer)
If your cultural, racial, or socio-economic background is different from that of your students, there can be a learning curve as you build rapport. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sara Singer, a high school special education teacher on Chicago’s South Side. Sara loves to co- ... Show More
38m 18s