"There's A Future Me Sitting In That Audience" with Miriam Manderson (Throwback)

About this episode

Cameron Parker and Miriam Manderson discuss the importance of representation and role models in education.

Why does representation matter? In this inspiring throwback episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with Miriam Manderson to discuss leadership, representation and the power of helping young people believe what is possible for their future. Miriam reflects on breaking barriers throughout her career in education, the importance of visible role models, and why "you cannot be what you cannot see" remains such a powerful message for young people today. The conversation also exp...

People in this episode

Host: Cameron Parker

Guest: Miriam Manderson

Topics covered

• representation
• leadership
• role models
• education
• youth empowerment

Keywords

• representation
• leadership
• education
• role models
• youth empowerment

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Organizations: The School Podcast

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