The Virtuoso Educator

12/31/2024

Upcoming Podcast as a Guest going live this weekend! Be sure to check it out!
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kylie Elizabeth, , as she graces the stage as a guest on Season 4 of Habari Live! Tune in January 4, 2025, for insights on education, mentorship, and the transformative power of teaching.

12/17/2024

In the midst of another school shooting, I feel inclined to share the genuine concern I have for our youth in today's world. I'm convinced these four things are the major issues we're facing;
(1) Too much negative use of social media/internet
(2) Lack of parent involvement/engagement
(3) Lack of discipline and developed morales and respect for others
(4) Lack of mental-health resources and supports

I'd love to discuss on a new podcast episode and vent a little! (Sign-up is in my Linktr.ee)
As a parent I've been dealing with my daughter's drama and problems at her middle school with bullying, fighting, and negative use of social media.

Something new I learned this week from my 6th grader... (a different post I shared recently)
Do you all know what a "Friendly Fade" is!? Ask your middle school or high schooler! I bet they know... smh.
These kids are fighting their friends just for likes and clout on social media! Creating fight clubs and posting across multiple social media sites with thousands of views!
Some kids are recording the fights and posting, which can become legal issues!
CHECK 👏THEIR 👏 PHONES! 👏
Check their texts and video files!!!
Check their laptops!
Check Pinterest!
Check Roblox!
Check Google Meets!
Check Facebook!
Check SnapChat!
Check IG!

Just know this social media and internet is ruining our kids. They think it's normal and cool and have no clue what they are being programmed to believe.
These fights are happening on school campuses, walks home, at the park, at boys and girls' clubs, etc.
They are also running up and attacking each other quickly before adults step in, so they can get quick videos.
I've seen and witnessed this!
Please speak with your kids and monitor their online and technology use!
It's not safe in these streets, nor online!

-Signed, a concerned mother and educator.

11/18/2024

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Single Fathers Network representatives 🫡. Great event hosted by The Virtuoso Educator. We appreciate the opportunity to sponsor & support. Looking forward to future events.

11/16/2024

Check out this video with Wealth 4 Generations where I share a lot about our upcoming Youth Entrepreneurs’ Marketplace & Community Collective Fair happening tomorrow, November 17th from 1-4pm!
for more details, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-entrepreneurs-marketplace-community-collective-fair-tickets-1014862309487?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

10/22/2024

AZ Peeps, be sure to check this event out!

We are thrilled to invite you to the Fresh Start Expo on November 2nd, an empowering event focused on creating second chances and providing crucial resources for individuals and families in our community.

This is your chance to connect with employers, access legal services, and find support for your family. Don’t miss this opportunity to start fresh and move forward!

Together with Our Sister, Our Brother and First Institutional Baptist Church, we are raising awareness of the life-changing opportunities that this event will offer.

Event Highlights:

Justice-Friendly Hiring & Onsite Interviews:
Meet employers who are committed to justice-friendly hiring practices, offering interviews and job opportunities on the spot!

Community Learning & Support Connections:
Local leaders will be present to share information on valuable learning and growth opportunities for you and your family.

Support for Families & Kinship:
We will provide resources for kinship families, helping caregivers navigate the challenges of raising children within extended families.

Legal Services Available:

👉🏾Civil Rights Restoration (including Voting Rights)
👉🏾Marijuana Expungement & Set Asides
👉🏾Assistance with Other Legal Issues

Even if you don’t need these services, someone you know might. Please share this information with anyone who could benefit from the resources provided at this event.

Event Details:
📅 Date: November 2, 2024
📍 Location: Grand Canyon University
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.mobileapp.app/to/O5D8m4X?ref=2_cl

10/18/2024

New podcast with Fleek Anderson coming soon! I love our conversations! 💜

Explore how America's obsession with instant gratification drives the rise of processed foods, affecting our health and lifestyle. Discover insights into our...

10/09/2024

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Single Fathers Network Presents: Legal Workshop for Dads
Empowering Fathers with Legal Knowledge and Resources

📅 Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 10000 N 31st Ave Suite C100-151, Phoenix, AZ, 85051

Navigating family law challenges as a single father?
Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to provide single dads with the legal knowledge and tools they need to protect their rights and strengthen their families.

What You’ll Learn:

*Your rights as a father in custody and family law matters
*Co-parenting strategies and conflict resolution techniques
*Insights on child support, custody agreements, and more
*Guidance on self-representation and managing legal costs

Featuring Expert Advice from ReGain Law Firm
Our partner, ReGain Law Firm, specializes in fathers' rights and will provide expert legal insights and host an interactive Q&A session.

Workshop Highlights:

*Legal Expertise: Receive direct advice from family law experts.
*Interactive Q&A: Bring your legal questions and get personalized answers.
*Practical Takeaways: Equip yourself with tools to navigate the legal system effectively.

This workshop is FREE and open to all fathers!
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/SFN-WORKSHOP-LEGAL

Empowering Fathers, Building Futures

09/25/2024

Work Place Environment Appreciation/Reflection Post.... 🙌🏽💐💜

These flowers were delivered to my house yesterday from my CTE colleagues at ADE! These simple gestures make me appreciate those I work with. Knowing them, I know they genuinely miss me (both professionally and personally) while I've been out this past month recovering from spine surgery.

I reflect on this bouquet because it reminds me of the first time I took FMLA 6 years ago while teaching to take care of my mental health. Instead of receiving kind gestures, encouraging words, or offered support/resources that could have helped me, I was ridiculed by my coworkers and even HR told me I should reconsider being a teacher since I mentally was not stable (in that moment) to do my job. Those hurtful words and the lack of empathy I felt during those three long months were some that I've never forgotten.

Workplace climate, culture, care, and empathy go so far in our work environment. Even words can make or break your employees and colleagues, and it's extremely important, especially in our society today, to support those around you.

I'm a firm believer that you get what you reciprocate, and I try my best to treat people with empathy, care, and understanding.

Receiving cards, texts, and these flowers over the past month from my colleagues makes me eager to get back to work, be around them, and continue the work we do on our team. Back to a place where I am appreciated, wanted, and missed. I have the best team, and I am thankful to be surrounded by caring people and being part of a non-toxic work environment.

Remember, we never know what people are truly going through behind closed doors. Kind gestures and words like this go a long way!

09/11/2024

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My AZ Peeps...
Were excited to announce a new youth event taking place on November 17th, 2024, which will feature 'Kidpreneuer' Marlee and her new lemonade truck!!

The Youth Entrepreneurs’ Marketplace & Community Collective Fair application is now open for youth entrepreneurs and vendors, children & family practitioners, and community organizations that serve/support youth and families.

Sign-Up to Join This Event at https://bit.ly/YEM-CCF2024.

(Link in bio!)

09/11/2024

My AZ Peeps...
Were excited to announce a new youth event taking place on November 17th, 2024, which will feature 'Kidpreneuer' Marlee and her new lemonade truck!!

The Youth Entrepreneurs’ Marketplace & Community Collective Fair application is now open for youth entrepreneurs and vendors, children & family practitioners, and community organizations that serve/support youth and families.

Sign-Up to Join This Event at https://bit.ly/YEM-CCF2024.

08/29/2024

Did you know that 1 in 5 teachers/educators state they are exiting the profession within the next 2 years?

Strategies on teacher retention and recruitment is also a common discussion across school districts in the U.S., but what actions are being made to address burnout, low compensation, and the climate and culture of their schools?

This summer, Brittney Carey (Conscious Pathways) and I have aimed to Uplift teachers & educators and remind them of the joy and passion they have deep inside to remain in this field of work as well as address common concerns most have in the current state of education.

We are now two days away from our last session of the Uplifted Education Summit!
Join us and our special guests
Andrea Fitzgerald and QueenEducator Robyn as we discus how to embrace our own leadership in education while avoiding burnout and setting boundaries.

By advocating for sustainable practices and emphasizing personal resilience and self-care, participants will be better prepared to set a positive tone for the new school year and help create a thriving, supportive school environment.

Guests can still reserve their spots to join us for the last session, this Saturday, August 31st, at 10AM PST here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uplifted-education-summit-registration-905027279957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Use Promo Code: EMBRACE6 for 10% off your order!

Guest may also purchase any past session tickets to receive the full recording, resources page, and PD certificates!

Get with us!
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Uplifted Education Summit

08/03/2024

Be sure to join us this Saturday for this special occasion!

Somebody said it’s Black Business Month. Join us this Saturday as we continue to make History together.

07/31/2024

The Uplifted Education Summit is continuing this Saturday, August 3rd (10AM PST)! 📚 🍎 🦉 🙌 💜

Brittney Carey (Conscious Pathways) and I had the great idea to join forces after an inspirational podcast episode together and bring like-minded educators to the table to help uplift and empower the world of education with us for a summer summit series!

In the first half of this summit, we dove into the Power of Play, Freedom Dreaming, and Literacy Liberation to encourage Joyful Learning experiences for students, parents, and educators. We were provided insightful resources and best practices to truly embrace joy in schools while also addressing important factors that inhibit the success of our students! Thank you to our special guests Dr. Denisha Jones, Tunette Powell, PhD, and Clarice Jackson for joining us and sharing your knowledge and wisdom on these topics!

For the second half of the summit, we are shifting our discussion to Building Community in Schools. We will be kicking off part 2 with Session 4: Empowering Diverse Learners: Strategies for Culturally Relevant Education and will be joined by Rhonesha Blaché Ed.D. and Dr. Erica Dallas!

As a biracial woman, culturally responsive practices and relationship building has always been at the forefront of my teaching pedagogy. Valuing, seeking to understand, and working with diverse learners and communities is such a privilege, and one I feel many take for granted. From this session, I hope for educators (and all attendees who participate) come away with a great understanding on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all educational settings and can gain knowledge and resources to implement into their classrooms and/or communities that will aid in bridging diversity and cultural gaps and disparities in the educational world.

Reserve your spot for the remainder of the summit and get with us! Use Promo Code: DIVERSE4 to receive 15% off your registration order(s). PD Certificates and additional resources are sent to all registered participants! See all summit details and register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uplifted-education-summit-registration-905027279957?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/03/2024

Time for some Rest & Recuperation!

Thank you all for such amazing support during my first podcast season of “Peep Into Education: Through the Lens of Students, Families, and Educators”!

I’ve gained so much insights and knowledge from all of the 29 special guests who have joined me from across the United States. Every discussion only opened my eyes wider to the work that needs to be done in the educational world to better serve EVERY student and educator!

My goal with this podcast series is to highlight the concerns in our education system, help parents/guardians be more aware of the structures they place their children in, provide educational resources and support to educators and families across the US, and more importantly, TAKE ACTION in the areas that are needed for a better educational experience for us all!

~Transparency~
Since November 2023, I have gained the following support across my social media platforms:
-LinkedIn: 346 Followers
-IG: 338 Followers
-FB: 151 Followers
-YouTube: 33 Subscribers
Be sure to Like & Follow, and Share with your educational networks, family and friends!
Linktr.ee/thevirtuosoeducator

Catch up on the first season of discussions this summer, with about 24 hours of educational content surrounding trending topics including:

Prioritizing Students
Building Relationships
Classroom Management & Environments
Breaking Power Struggles
Raising the Bar & Expectations
Social-Emotional Learning
Mental Health
Social Media and Youth

Content Specific
Early Childhood Education
Literacy Crisis in US
STEM
Encouraging Mathematics
Importance of Libraries and Librarians

Educational Practices & Policy
Leadership
Advocacy
Institutional Change
Inclusive Practices
Supports for New Educators
Diversity & Representation
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Critical Consciousness
Transparency and Breaking Barriers
Fostering Parents & Families
Governance & Accountability
Higher Education

Please leave some comments on the episodes or social media posts, and connect with me about additional topics you’d like to see on this platform!

Do you have something you’d like to speak on from the educational world? Sign-up to join the next season of Peep into Education with Kylie Elizabeth- The Virtuoso Educator, resuming early October! https://forms.gle/gSgGjqvtpwek1uQb9

Don’t forget to join the Uplifted Education Summit series which goes until August 31st! 🙂
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uplifted-education-summit-registration-905027279957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you all for your continued support! Remember, “It Takes A Village!”
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06/26/2024

Next Session July 6th!
Be sure to join us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uplifted-education-summit-registration-905027279957?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this video, join Brittney Carey, M.A. (Founder of Conscious Pathways), and Kylie Elizabeth, M.A.Ed. (Founder of Virtuoso Education Consulting Services), a...