Pedagogy of Perpetual Love
By Hector Lopez
Pedagogy of Perpetual LoveSep 05, 2022
Love Breaking Barriers
We begin by celebrating the unprecedented number of graduates we've had to date. We then jump around the district alignment changes, including the development of a JJAEP. We hit on our paraprofessional pipeline and opportunities to grow. We touch on Dr. Lopez being named an HEB Excellence In Education Finalist for the Principal category, Miranda discusses dissertation writing. We close with attendance and Entertainment picks. All the while we share our love of breaking through barriers.
Faithfulness & Jumping all Over
In this episode we get back to business of shared/public reflection after a 12 plus month hiatus. We discuss our team's meeting w/ the Uvalde CISD new superintendent of schools Mrs. Ashley Chohlis, we dig into our entertainment recap of 2023; we reflect on our conference experience at the 2023 Advancing School Mental Health in New Orleans, team organizational chart updates, and we close out with a few things we're excited about in the 2024 school year- Dig in!
What's in a Name?
In this episode Miranda and Hector flesh out the meaning and basis of their name; they move into a discussion of the challenges of change in education; they move into a discussion of the bias of memory and judgement; they cover research on more school versus targeted early childhood development. The team closes out with their newest pop culture go tos.
Educating the Whole Student
This episode begins with a discussion about the progress of our New Hope Day Care, an early trivia moment, discussion of our first graduate (7:15), our favorite graduation moments reviewed, moving into a discussion of alternative education, drop out recovery, and state accountability. We close with a look at our shared enjoyment of Reservation Dogs show.
Ready, Set, Go! Episode 1
Miranda & Hector introduce the podcast's concept of perpetual love and its connection to the school's mission and vision. The hosts move forward to reflect on the terrible tragedy of May 24, 2022 in Uvalde. The podcast concludes with suggestions for entertainment-based stress relief and a pop quiz.