Episode 51: Talking about different identity aspects with students W/ Angel Casarrubias

Alex Calderon1st Gen Teacher Lens Podcast

Hey, Y’all, we’re back with a brand new episode! In this episode, I talk with Angel, a first generation QPOC (Queer Person of Color) Salvadoran-American Pre-k teacher, about the importance of discussing different aspects of identity with students. Also, Angel and I talk about precisely how Latinx teachers’ cultural identities impact their students. I hope you enjoy the episode! MORE … Read More

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month: Celebrating All Year

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TL;DR: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th-October 15th. The terms Hispanic and Latino have different origins and cultural and political meanings. Hispanic primarily refers to individuals who come from Spanish-speaking nations. Latinx offers a more ethnic and geographic understanding and includes individuals who come from non-Spanish-speaking countries. Latine and Latinx are gender-neutral forms of Latino. Latinx and Hispanic … Read More

Anti-bullying within the Latinx Community W/ Dali Rivera

Alex Calderon1st Gen Teacher Lens Podcast

Hey, Y’all, we’re back with a brand new episode! In this episode, my guest, Dali, talks about Anti-bullying within the Latinx community. Additionally, Dali helps parents concerned about their child’s safety and confidence by teaching bullying methods to keep them safe. Moreover, She is the owner of DaliTalks and the creator of the Diversity & Anti-Bullying Academy (#DABA), which offers … Read More