Urban Agriculture Education: Building Equitable Food Systems Through Community Grants with Christa Núñez
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
11/18/24
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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Christa Núñez, a transformative force in community agriculture and education. As founder of KHUBA International, Christa shares how she's revolutionizing access to land ownership and literacy through innovative programs like the Ubuntu Library and The Learning Farm. From securing a groundbreaking $700,000 grant for farm-stay housing to creating home libraries for underserved children, Christa reveals her strategic approach to building equitable food systems and empowering farmer-scholars.
You will gain practical insights into:
➡️Successful grant writing
➡️Community partnership building
➡️Nonprofit development
Christa also discusses her upcoming Fulbright Fellowship to Ghana, where she'll research historical connections between African American civil rights and Ghanaian independence movements.
This episode offers a masterclass in combining social justice, education, and agriculture to create lasting community change. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, you'll find valuable strategies for turning visionary ideas into funded realities.
Join us for this powerful discussion about cultivating literacy, land access, and cross-cultural understanding in the next generation of community leaders.
Some Episode Mentions:
- Dr. Nia Nunn
- Brigid Hubberman & Children's Reading Connection
- Dr. Anna R. Kelles
- Senator Lea Webb
- Stacey Dimas
- Carl E. Heastie
- Kimberly Wiman
- Stephen Henhawk & Michelle Seneca (Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Learning Project)
- Park Foundation
- Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library
- Community Foundation of Tompkins County
- Ithaca City School District
- Southside Community Center
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust
- National Black Farmers Association
- Black Farmers United NYS
- Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming
#KhubaInternational #FarmerScholar #UbuntuLibrary #TheLearningFarm #FoodJustice #LandAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #EquitableAgriculture #LiteracyMatters #BlackFarmersUnited #CommunityGrants
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this bonus episode, I delve into the art of collaborative coaching through the lens of personal experience and relationship-building. I discuss how the universe brings people together at the right moments, particularly highlighting my connection with Karrie Fansler and our work with her responsive coaching cycle.
I share how I have implemented the innovative eight-phase responsive coaching model developed by Karrie and her 36 Evergreen Public Schools district coaches, explaining how it can be flexibly implemented in five practical sessions.
Key topics include
➡️The importance of choice and autonomy in coaching relationships
➡️How to document and track coaching progress effectively
➡️Practical strategies for implementing coaching cycles
➡️Building trust between coaches and teachers
➡️Maintaining confidentiality while keeping administrators informed using Learning Forward's 4Ts of Confidentiality ➡️The parallel between coaching teachers and conferring with students
The episode offers valuable insights for instructional coaches, teachers, and educational leaders looking to enhance their coaching practice while keeping students at the center of their work.
Check out my episode with Karrie here!
#InstructionalCoaching #ResponsiveCoachingCycle #CoachingCycle #EDUCoach #TeacherCoaching #TeacherPD #StudentLearning #TeacherLeadership #SchoolLeadership #EDULeadership #TeacherDignity #TeacherAgency #CoachingInEducation #TeachingAndLearning #K12Education #EDUChat #CoachingConversations #TeacherSupport #InstructionalLeadership #CoachingPractice #CoachingFramework #StudentCentered #CoachingPartnership #RealityBasedCoaching #ResponsiveCoaching #TeacherInquiry #CoachingDocumentation #ClassroomReality #TeacherReflection #CoachingSparkMoments
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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In this BONUS episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the transformative power of growth mindset, community building, and shared meals. I reflect on my conversation with community leader Christa Núñez, diving deep into how educators, organizations, and individuals can foster continuous learning, equity, and meaningful connections. Drawing from insights by Carol S. Dweck and inspirational resources, I discuss the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities, valuing effort, and building trust through intentional community engagement.
Episode Mentions:
➡️Dweck, C. S. (2010). Even Geniuses Work Hard. Educational Leadership, 68(1), 9.
➡️EL Education. (Updated in 2023). Core Practices: A vision for improving schools.
➡️The Power of Sharing a Meal | Laura Flosi | TEDxYouth@Upanga
➡️The Unifying Power of Food: How Sharing a Meal Brings Us Together
#EducationPodcast #GrowthMindset #CommunityBuilding #TeachingStrategies #UrbanAgriculture #FoodAndCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorInspiration #SchoolCulture #MeaningfulLearning #KhubaInternational #FarmerScholar #UbuntuLibrary #TheLearningFarm #FoodJustice #LandAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #EquitableAgriculture #LiteracyMatters #BlackFarmersUnited #CommunityGrants #LocalPolitics #GrantStory #WomenInAgriculture
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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