Ashley and I met as graduate students in Los Angeles. We attended UCLA Teacher Education Program. We bonded over identity development, Chance the Rapper, and our mutual respect for loving our coasts. Ashley talks about how she entered into the world of education, her pursuit of her PhD, and her hair journey.
Her Bio:
Ashley is a 2nd year PhD student in Educational Psychology at USC, where she studies how Black students build their sense of self and belonging in classrooms and gaming environments. Growing up as one of the only Black students in predominantly white classrooms, Ashley experienced firsthand how race shaped her education and these experiences inspired her to create more affirming spaces for youth. She earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Education Studies and an M.Ed. in Education from UCLA. She also taught in early elementary classrooms and conducted research on equity-driven math practices within Title 1 schools. Today, her work focuses on self-concept, resilience, and the cultural wealth Black students bring into classrooms. Through both research and practice, Ashley is passionate about Black students' ability to feel seen and develop confidence in their identities and abilities.
THE CHAIR (S1/Ep88) — Education 130
I’m Your Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience.
Host & Exec Producer: Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
Learn More About THE CHAIR:
Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE:
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Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:
From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
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