Episode 16. Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre: The Power of Inclusion

29/08/2022 40 min Episodio 16
Episode 16. Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre: The Power of Inclusion

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In this episode of Defining Us…Stacey DeWitt interviews Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre. Patrick is the Principal of Paige Elementary in the Schenectady City School District. Dr. Jean-Pierre has years of combined experience in urban educational settings, which includes public schools, charter schools and universities. His range of professional experiences in the field of education includes teaching, counseling, and leadership development, as well as organizational consulting that fosters systemic change.  Powerful Moments  Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.    1:18 – Patrick’s background and how he came into the position he is in now 3:27 – “I didn’t want to go work anywhere that wouldn’t talk about race.” 4:25 – Noticing disparities in his neighborhood at a young age 5:48 – The importance of looking at diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything you do10:06 – Ignoring an entire population of people and setting the wrong expectations13:00 – Making changes is the only way to allow everyone to live to their full potential14:32 – Shifting your mindset23:06 – The importance of being a black principal24:19 – Patrick’s reactions to Defining US27:55 – “It’s really about a kind of inclusion and diversity that is broad and wide.”31:15 – “Innovation is really about diversity  Critical Reflection Questions (During and After the Listening)  Use the following critical reflection questions to make deeper meaning of the topics discussed in this episode.  How do my own identity, experiences and knowledge influence my understanding of this topic?  How does this topic connect with my current context?What are the implications to my practice?How can I support students in taking on and solving big important problems?How will I continue the conversation in my school/community/organization?  Inside the Conversation   Want to know more? Continue the learning with some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode.  Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre on Defining Us  Follow Us to Join the Conversation  Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section.   Defining US | Twitter   Defining US | Instagram Defining US | Facebook Defining US | LinkedInDefining US | Spotify Defining US | PodBean Defining US | Apple Music  Follow Our Host   Stacey Dewitt on Defining UsStacey DeWitt on Twitter  Contact Us for Additional Information on:   Hosting a Documentary Screening and Panel Network Experts and Organizations Professional LearningMulti-Media and Print Resources   https://definingus.org/take-action/  Check Out More Defining Us Programming  If you are a new listener to Defining Us, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit us at www.definingus.org today!  

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