S2 EP 14 Innovating Education: Kiauna Coleman on Transforming Schools Through Teacher and Student Voices

Education Perspectives

PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 14

Kiauna Browning Coleman

Quote of the Podcast:

"Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." Maria Montessori

Introduction of Guest BIO –

Kiauna Browning Coleman is an educator, coach, and innovator who believes in creating spaces that are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning and growth in all aspects of life for all people no matter their age. She is a mom of three kids and currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education Instruction & Administration at the University of Kentucky focusing on how systems and structures kill innovation in education. She has experience as a mentor to new and experience teachers and has worked in Fayette County Public Schools since 2012 as a teacher. She is currently also working as a district Deeper Learning Initiative Coach helping to help create change in educational practices in FCPS. She has helped design curriculum frameworks, managed and trained teams of educators, and developed professional development programs. She is also a business owner for Oh, Look... Cookies! which was founded in 2022. In addition to managing the social media presence and operations, she also leads a team of youth entrepreneurs "The Kentucky Kids".

Interview

Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

• 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• What drew you to education?
• Teacher Agency
• Systems and Structures
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox

Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

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Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox

Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions