Drawing from the Well

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 9: Season Recap with Tiffani, Kenjus & Jewell

Drawing From the Well is back! 

In the final episode of Season 2, our host Tiffani Marie sits with Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor for an extended Mic Check...1,2,3! round table segment to recap some of the topics and ideas explored in this season of Drawing From The Well.Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.

DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 8: Land Based Practices in Education

Drawing From the Well is back! 

In Episode 8 of Season 2, we're talking about land based practices in education. 

In this episode we hear... • A reflection from our host Tiffani Marie, who shares with us her experiences incorporating the natural world in her pedagogy • Youth expert Isaiah who illuminates the joys and the happiness he experiences in nature • Theo Johnson and Jas Wade, sit down with Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment and talk growth, land stewardship and accountability to the natural worldDrawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.

DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 7: Health Centered Practices in Education

Drawing From the Well is back! 

In Episode 7 of Season 2, we're talking about health centered practices in education. 

In this episode we hear from... • Mental health expert and practitioner Glenda Macatangay, who shares with us how her transformations around land and spirit clarified her ideas about health and wellness  • Youth expert Mailia who shares about her own experiences attempting to center wellness within her schooling • Practitioners Cindy Bonaparte, a womb doula and Chanel Durley, a death doula, sit down with me for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment and talk about what it means to center life and death in our conversations about shifting from schools as sites of schooling toward frameworks of educationDrawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.

DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 6: Alternatives to Higher Education

Drawing From the Well is back! 

In Episode 6 of Season 2, we're talking about alternatives to higher education. 

In this episode we hear from... • Kenjus T. Watson, who shares with us his challenges of determining whether or not to pursue the academy and what it meant to him to make that decision  • An intimate and sacred moment between Kenjus and his 2-year old daughter Ayaan • Youth experts Jordyn and Angus, sit down with me for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment and talk about the challenges of schooling, the pressures that come from adults, and what it would mean for them to have a valuable educationDrawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.

DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 5: Trauma Informed Pedagogy

Drawing From the Well is back! 

In Episode 5 of Season 2, we're talking about trauma-informed pedagogy. 

In this episode we hear from... • Sharim-Hannegan Martinez, who discussed her implication of trauma-informed pedagogy and her learnings around the significance of trusted, caring and loving relationships • Youth expert Tatiana who talks about the role of spirituality in her healing and what it meant for her in dealing with her trauma • Educator, counselor, and parent Candice Rose Valenzuela, who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alongside educators Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor who puts in conversation the significance of trauma-informed pedagogy and healing centered practices.Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.

The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.

DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 4: Restorative Practices in Education

Drawing From the Well is back! In Episode 4 of Season 2, we're talking about restorative practices in educationIn this episode we hear from...
Aaron James Nakai, who gives a compelling story about accountability from teacher to student
Sheryll McDaniels gives an intimate portrait of an experience she had regarding criminalization in schools and the type of accountability that she wished she would have received
Justice on Both Sides author, professor and dean Maisha T. Winn, who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alongside educators Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor to talk about the roots of restorative justice, what it means to embody and implement its tenets and centering justice
Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 3: Culturally Relevant and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Drawing From the Well is back! In Episode 2 of Season 3, we're talking about culturally relevant and culturally responsive pedagogy!In this episode we hear from...
Laurence Tan, who reflects on his experiences as an educator in bridging culture gaps to develop trust and relationships between himself and his students
Youth Expert Leandro, who shares about his experiences with educators helping him to navigate a violent society
Professor Patrick Camangian who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alongside educators Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor to talk about the culturally relevant pedagogies that saved his life and informed his trajectory as a critical educator
Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 2: Ethnic Studies

Drawing From the Well is back! In Episode 2 of Season 2, we're talking about ethnic studies!In this episode we hear from...
Manny Martinez, who emphasizes the significance of trusting relationships
Lorenzo, who shares about his experiences learning his indigenous language and the healing that came for him and his family
Teacher extraordinaire Artnelson Concordia who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alongside educators Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor to talk about the history of ethnic studies, the challenges of getting it implemented by the State of California and the new direction for it if we are to take it seriously in schools.
Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well - Season 2 - Ep. 1: Schools in the Next Decade

Drawing From the Well is back! In the first episode of Season 2, we're talking about the future of schools and the ideas & issues critical for educators to be mindful of when centering student wellness in the next decade.In this episode we hear from...
Fatimah Salahuddin, who reflects on the importance of rest and its relationship to wellness
Mama McGee, who shares her experiences of sending her children to schools and what she would've done differently if she knew then what she knows now
Scholar activist and educator David Stovall who sits down for our Mic Check..1,2,3! round table segment alongside educators Kenjus T. Watson and Jewell Bachelor to talk about the future of schools.
Drawing From The Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie.The podcast is co-produced by Tiffani Marie and Jon Reyes with music by Jansen V.DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education. Continue the conversation at youthwellness.com

Drawing From The Well Ep. 8: Learning and Ways of Knowing

What is learning and how do we learn?

In episode 8 of Drawing From the Well, we hear from:- Youth expert Laila, who imagines a school that centers student wellness and creative ways for teachers to approach teaching.- A Q&A with professor, researcher, and learning scientist Dr. Shirin Vossoughi about her work in trying to understand the complexities of learning to contribute to projects of educational justice. 

- Kyle Beckham of the Berkeley Educators for Equity and Excellence who reflects on what learning is, the differences between knowledge and understanding, and how experiences and the application of knowledge leads to a greater depth of understanding.Drawing From the Well is hosted by Tiffani Marie and is produced by Jon Reyes.Music by King Most.DFTW is supported by Community Responsive Education, continue the conversation at youthwellness.com