Their Energy

“I had to learn how to teach them, how they learn… and accept them, for who they are.” - Ms. Ziggy Washington. Author, Educational Specialist, Special Education Teacher If dance is in our DNA, and there is purpose and power in movement, what happens to students when play is removed from schools? On today’s episode, Ms. Ziggy Washington is sharing her observations after 20 years in the classroom. As she reflects on her experiences as a teacher assistant, classroom teacher, and author, we learn about the sacrifices she made as a working mother to pursue higher education, and a higher calling. Ziggy shares her thoughts on problems with standardized testing, labeling students, and how she learned that teaching really is about taking the time to understand your student’s energy. IG: @BlackEducators.Matter Website: www.blackeducatorsmatter.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEducatorsMatter Store: https://teespring.com/stores/black-educators-matter