Many Threads
One Fabric
A NYSUT Social Justice Podcast
At Many Threads One Fabric, we understand that our stories, while unique, are part of a larger human story. By sharing those stories, we can find common ground within our diverse worlds and experience the American motto of ‘E Pluribus Unum.’ At NYSUT, we see it as our Many Threads creating One Fabric.
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Apple Podcasts
Season 2 Episode 1
Teachers of Color Mini-Series
In New York State, only 19% of teachers are people of color while 56% of students are students of color.
This year, in Season 2, we begin by airing a Teachers of Color miniseries, which aims to get more students of color thinking about going into careers in education. Because if we could just put one student on to teaching, or being a principal, or a social worker, or a guidance counselor, or any other kind of education professional, then we did our job. Having people who work at our schools, that look like the students who go to our schools, is really , really, really important. So to all of our students of color, take a look at teaching, and get ready to make a difference.
This week, we talk to Mr. Watkins and Mr. Green who tell their story of how they became teachers.
Season 1 Episode 7
The Secret Summer Lives of Teachers: Andrew & Wendy
In this episode, Andrew and I wrap up our Secret Summer Lives of Teachers Series by discussing our own summer experiences. We discuss how we are wrapping up summer and thinking about the fall. Take a listen, you just might be able to relate
Season 1 Episode 6
The Secret Summer Lives of Teachers: Ms. Lori Dougherty
Lori Dougherty is one of our younger colleagues, but she’s lived a very full life already. She sat with us to recount her summers of backpacking across Europe and how wedding planning has taken over her plans this summer. Sort of…even now she’s made time for some traveling. She’s the best coadvisor I can ask for, and I’m so glad she took some time to sit and chat with us for a while. If you take a listen to this conversation, you may just walk away being as motivated as I was to start planning your next adventure! Check out the blog she created as she was backpacking through Europe @ travelsofaginger.blogspot.com or copy and paste the following web address: (Click on the image below.)
Season 1 Episode 5
The Secret Summer Lives of Teachers: Mrs. Sarah Rauch
The Secret Summer Lives Of Teachers: Sarah Rauch
Sarah is a returning guest, she’s one of our favorite teachers to talk to. Her Summers our experiences we should all strive to have. Take a listen to see how one of the most reflective, wise and kindest teachers I know, spends her summer months.
Season 1 Episode 4
The Secret Summer Lives of Teachers: Ms. Loraine McCray
What DO teachers do in the summer???
My co-host Andrew and I, bring you our summer series on, The Secret Summer Lives of Teachers. We wanted to shed a little light on how teacher spend their summers and have invited four of South Country's own to share a little bit of their experiences with us. We begin the series by introducing Ms. Loraine Richardson McCray. She is one of the "finer" teachers I know and her sorority sisters would agree! We loved sitting, chatting and laughing with Ms. McCray...I can't wait to do it again!
Season 1 Episode 3
Are the kids alright?
In this episode we speak to two elementary teachers about our children at the kindergarten and 4th grade levels and what they have observed in the ways our kids have weathered the past two years as a result of the pandemic.
Season 1 Episode 2
Women in Leadership
On today’s episode, we are joined by six of our female administrators who have agreed to sit with me and share some stories with about their experiences as women in leadership at South Country. Most of them have made the transition from educators to administrators… I personally found their stories so interesting. I hope you enjoy our conversation, I know that for me, as they spoke, I was reminded of all of the examples in my own life where I could completely relate to their stories as a woman and as a professional.
Season 1 Episode 1
Teacher Veterans
In this episode, we speak to two teacher veterans about their military experiences, and their transition into education.
Mrs. Jennifer Lucas served in the Army Reserve. While enlisted, not only did she serve an overseas deployment, but she also performed as a singer and member in the band.
Mr. Bill Langan served as an Army Ranger. He shares his experiences in this elite military unit and how the skills he learned there help him every day at Bellport High School.