Mr. Clarke After Dark
Welcome to the “Mr. Clarke After Dark” podcast with host Lucas Clarke, an educator determined to move away from recycled professional development and engage in more nuanced, personable, and relevant conversations for learning.
Each week, Mr. Clarke unpacks the inner workings of the classroom and learns out loud with educators, politicians, comedians, and other field experts of all shapes, sizes, and burnout levels. Whether they have been in the trenches of their profession for five months or fifty years, we are here to share everything from classroom hacks, our worst mistakes, and the occasional profound musing (from the guests). From conversations about race with Daryl Davis, education reform with Jennifer Gonzalez, global educational development with professors from the World Bank, to stories about students farting in class, there will always be something you can take away from the show, for better or worse.
So, come on over and join the dark side ... unless you’re scared.
Mr. Clarke After Dark
#085 - Brandon Jenkins | Personalizing Your Teaching & Amplifying Representation in Education
Brandon Jenkins is a Teacher, Comedian, and is the host of the Teaching in Color podcast based out of Houston, Texas. In this conversation, Brandon and I discuss the challenges of navigating imposter syndrome, the importance of authenticity and humor in the classroom, the evolving perception of teachers, and the significance of sharing our personal stories within the educational community. Brandon and I also highlight the importance of representation in teaching and recounts his experience testifying in front of members of a government panel in Texas. Brandon discusses how education is increasingly populated by individuals who are unfamiliar with modern educational technology (including myself), how educators can often feel isolated, the personal benefits of sharing one’s story, and some innovative classroom management strategies. We also emphasize the need for white educators to listen to and support their colleagues of color, the fading intrinsic motivations of teachers, and, lastly, I share with Brandon the most embarrassing story I will tell my students. Thank you for tuning in and hope you enjoy the show!
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