Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity
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Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve?
Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
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The podcast explores critical themes such as leadership in education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with episodes addressing topics like confronting white supremacy, self-care strategies for DEI leaders, cultural competence, and equitable hiring practices in academia.
Interested in expanding your ability to reach, teach and lead those you’re entrusted serve?
Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity brings you powerful conversations with experts who are committed to maintaining human dignity in our personal lives, our work and in learning environments. We speak to hearts and minds of leaders and educators with practical insights to counter the programming that makes us, often unconsciously, devalue other humans who we perceive as different from ourselves. CHANGED MINDS will CHANGE DIRECTION!
Rooted2Thrive Podcast: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity | Maintaining Your True Self Throughout Your Career
Season 5, Episode 42
Host: Rochelle Peterson-Ansari
Guest: Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks
Overview:
In this inspiring episode of the Rooted2Thrive Podcast, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari sits down with Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Program Director of Teacher Education and Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Education at Manor College. Together, they explore what it means to stay grounded in your authentic self while navigating professional growth and leadership roles. Dr. Crosby-Weeks shares her journey as an educator, her passion for developing leaders within teaching, and the challenges of maintaining integrity and purpose across different stages of a career. This conversation reminds listeners that success doesn’t mean losing who you are—it means evolving while staying rooted in your values.
Topics Discussed:
How to stay authentic and connected to your values as your career evolves
The importance of leadership development and mentoring in education
Lessons from building community and fostering diversity in professional spaces
Balancing ambition with personal well-being and self-awareness
The power of intentional reflection in maintaining your true self
Guest:
Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks
Professor, Program Director of Teacher Education Programs, and Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Education Cluster at Manor College
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriecrosby/
Website: www.manor.edu
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