S7E3: Dr. Andrea Kane on Racism, Education, and Hope

We are joined today by none other than THE Dr. Andrea M Kane, one
of the most courageous & bold women we know, working
tirelessly to transform the public education system. Wow, you are
in for a treat. 


 


Listen to hear us talk about: 


- What is educational equity? 


- Savior complex in teaching environments is a disservice: the
fine line between coddling and supporting.


- Why teachers must unpack their own biases if they want to truly
support their students


- Sustainability in activist work: how to stay grounded and
motivated, how to support other people to stay in the game 


- Why the public education system is an aspirational
endeavor 


- Dr Kane’s own experience of backlash & negativity in
response to speaking out against racial injustice


 


About Dr. Andrea M. Kane:


Dr. Kane is a Professor of Practice in Educational Leadership at
the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education.
She took on this role after serving as the the first African
American Superintendent for Queen Anne’s County Public Schools,
where she set professional and personal goals focused on
implementing equitable practices across all areas of the
organization including improving black, brown, and poor students’
access to advanced learning opportunities, offering the first
African American Studies course in district history, building a
diverse workforce, promoting student voice, and providing
cultural proficiency/educational equity professional development
to all employees.


 


Dr. Kane’s visionary leadership proved to be effective in large
suburban, urban, and small rural districts with the following as
some of her achievements: 


- recognition for the first fully virtual learning program for
public elementary and middle school students in Maryland, 


- achieving Green School certification in 100% of schools in
Queen Anne's County Public Schools (QACPS) in 2020 and 2021,


- first National Blue Ribbon School in QACPS history (2020-21)


- a grant award for one million dollars for an
innovative outdoor environmental education and STEAM summer
program in 2021, 


- and induction into the prestigious Baltimore City College High
School Hall of Fame (2018)


 


What Dr. Andrea Kane is currently hooked on:


Ozark & the new Jurassic Park movie


 


Links and Resources Mentioned:


New York Times article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/us/politics/maryland-superintendent-racism-black-lives-matter.html 


Dr Andrea Kane’s Co-Authored Book: Coaching
Champions: How to Understand the Players Before Giving the Plays
- A Guide to Improvement and Success (May 2019).


 


Connect with us and learn more about our work:


Sage: Speaking, leadership development &
coaching, team building, and group facilitation
www.sagebhobbs.com


On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagebhobbs/


 


Erica: Executive coaching and organizational
strategy at Flying Colors LLC:


https://www.flyingcolorsllc.com/flying-colors-about-us-


 


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