Rebel Educator®

In this episode, we sit down with Yvette Cole, a Kindergarten teacher and first-time author, to discuss the inspiration behind her book and how culturally responsive teaching can transform classrooms. 

Yvette shares her journey in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, and how her book, Harriet's Dinner Party, offers an engaging way for young children to learn about influential Black historical figures.

Tune in to learn how to create a classroom that makes all students feel seen and heard.

Yvette Cole is a certified Kindergarten teacher in Connecticut and first time author. Yvette was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She is a major advocate for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion into school's daily curriculums. She was inspired to write Harriet's Dinner Party when she struggled to find a book to read to her class that was based on black history but still fun and engaging for younger audiences. Yvette hopes that her book will make it easier for parents and teachers to teach children about significant historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr. and their prominent roles in American History.

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In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

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