The Voice You Have Been Given
Listen as Alice chats with Dr. Micha Jeffries about the power of our ancestors, perspective-taking, and how small steps lead to collective change.
Meet Our Guest
Dr. Micha Jeffries has been an ERG consultant for many years, and is currently serving as the Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. She is a social studies educator who teaches courses in social studies methods and diversity education. Her research agenda focuses on examining the variables or factors characterizing teacher education programs that are effective in producing teachers prepared for culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student populations.
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A few things you’ll hear in this episode:
- How does education have the power to promote justice or perpetuate injustice?
- What role do our ancestors play in sticking to our core values?
- Why is it important to take other perspectives?
- What can help get you back on track when you have lost sight of your values?