A Couple of TOYs Instigating Change

About this episode

Daneé and Jay discuss their journey as Ohio Teachers of the Year and how they are instigating change through uncomfortable conversations.

Just a couple of teachers from Ohio turning uncomfortable conversations into actionable change. Education Instigators, Daneé and Jay, discuss how they met and the process of becoming Ohio Teachers of the Year. Nominations are open in Ohio until March 31: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-standards-and-programs/ohio-teacher-of-the-year/teacher-nomination/nominate-an-outstanding-ohio-teacher If from another state or outside of the nomination window, check out https://ntoy.ccsso.org/national-teacher-of-the-year/ for more information on your state or territory's program. Education Instigators Artwork: Malcolm Fisher Intro Voice: Dezmond Carlton II Intro Music: denardjoel “DARE U” Outro Music: denardjoel “Blackberry” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit educationinstigators.substack.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Malcolm Fisher, Dezmond Carlton II

Topics covered

• education
• society
• culture

Keywords

• Ohio Teachers of the Year
• nominations
• actionable change

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ohio Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year

Places: Ohio

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