In this episode, Lissette and Maurice spoke with Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno about her book How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. The discussion focused on how schools shape ideas about race through policies and practices, often reinforcing racial inequalities. Using a bilingual education program as a case study, Chávez-Moreno highlighted the complexities of racialization for Latinx students and how education can both challenge and perpetuate racism. You can find her book here https://www.amazon.com/How-Schools-Make-Race-Racialization/dp/1682539229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=357VA2TCWBSSY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._dbbD0aGej4cYl9u0c7Lo2T1VlfaVf2nO7ypkz-B208.-Bh48iCPvW5kqVMY2SLLgdxaUuYD1rdPIdm4q9RNW4M&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+schools+make+race+teaching+latinx+racialization+in+america&qid=1728232323&sprefix=how+schools+make+ra%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Djuana Okotete, a former teacher who bravely transitioned from education to the corporate world before finding her true calling as a children's book author and reading advocate. Djuana shares the emotional challenges of leaving behind her beloved profession, the unexpected intersections between education and corporate life, and the fulfilling journey of returning to her passion for storytelling. With candid insights into her creative process and the impact of her work on young readers, Djuana's story reminds us of the power of following our passions against all odds

Lissette and Maurice talk about their experience being extroverted leaders and how to navigate working with fellow extroverts as well as introverts in the work place.