Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome Erica Thompson, Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and her seventh-grade student Annalise. Erica shares how she uses hair, a public, personal, and changeable part of identity, as an approachable way to teach young students about boundaries, respect, and consent. Through stories, literature, and real-life examples, Erica’s workshops help students conne...
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Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome Erica Thompson, Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and her seventh-grade student Annalise. Erica shares how she uses hair, a public, personal, and changeable part of identity, as an approachable way to teach young students about boundaries, respect, and consent. Through stories, literature, and real-life examples, Erica’s workshops help students conne...
E26: Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder | Sherrie Westin on the Global Impact of Sesame Street
Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast
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E26: Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder | Sherrie Westin on the Global Impact of Sesame Street
Send us a text In today’s episode of Aspire, hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel V., and Hugh E. are joined by Sherrie Westin, CEO of Sesame Workshop. Sherrie discusses the far-reaching impact and mission of Sesame Street, emphasizing its foundational goal: helping children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. The conversation explores Sesame Street's origins during the Civil Rights Movement and its groundbreaking use of television to educate children—particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. L...
Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast
Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome Erica Thompson, Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and her seventh-grade student Annalise. Erica shares how she uses hair, a public, personal, and changeable part of identity, as an approachable way to teach young students about boundaries, respect, and consent. Through stories, literature, and real-life examples, Erica’s workshops help students conne...
