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Mastery For All with Mr. James O'Neal
Mastery for all, empowered by equity for all, through the belief of expectations for all. This is the charge that James has in making sure that everyone involved in the schooling; students, teachers, parents, administration, will reach their level of mastery. James shares his expertise as a keynote speaker, national board certified math teacher, and a 14 year veteran in the space of education. James will have you crying, laughing, thinking, and most of all engaging those in your circle to reach mastery. His heart for all stakeholders in charge of empowering all youth is evident in his commitment and language. James knows the struggle that millions of students face as they strive for greatness in the education system. He has found success in loving students and pulling out the brilliance they already possess. To see videos and request booking please visit www.mrjamesoneal.com or email us at info@mrjamesoneal.com. FB/IG: @mr.jamesonealLI/TW: @mrjamesoneal
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 11: "Is Math a Racist Subject? - In-Depth with Audra McPhillips"
In Episode 11, I engage in a captivating conversation with Audra McPhillips, exploring the critical question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Audra, a mathematics instructional specialist and coach, brings a wealth of experience in math education, ...
Episode 10: "Is Math a Racist Subject? - A Conversation with Zack Stoutimore"
In this episode of our engaging series, I am joined by Zack Stoutimore for a deep exploration into the complex question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Zack, with over 15 years of experience in math education, shares his insights, focusing on how ...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Dialogue with Dr. Kristopher Childs - Ep9
In Episode 9, join me for a dynamic and insightful discussion with Dr. Kristopher Childs, focusing on the provocative question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Dr. Childs, an educator, professor, and leadership consultant, brings a wealth of knowle...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Engaging with Richard Bobinchuck - Ep8
Join me in Episode 8 for a stimulating discussion with Richard Bobinchuck, a K-12 Educational Consultant. We dive into the challenging question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Richard, with his extensive experience in mathematics education, offers...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Insights with Antwan Allen - Ep7
In Episode 7 of our podcast series, I engage with Antwan Allen in a stimulating dialogue on the intricate question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Antwan, with his deep experience in education, brings a nuanced perspective on how mathematical educ...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Conversations with Jen Arberg - Ep6
In Episode 6, I delve into a thought-provoking conversation with Jen Arberg, exploring the nuanced question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Jen, with her 24 years of experience in math education, offers a unique perspective on this complex topic. ...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - A Deep Dive with Adrienne Baytops-Paul - Ep 5
In Episode 5, I am joined by Adrienne Baytops-Paul for a compelling exploration of the query: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Adrienne, with her extensive background in math pedagogy, brings forth an enlightening perspective on the accessibility an...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Insights from Rolanda Baldwin" Ep 4
Join me, James O'Neal, in an illuminating Episode 4, as we delve into the heart of a critical question with our esteemed guest, Rolanda Baldwin: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Rolanda, with her unique journey from an engineer to an educator, offer...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Unraveling Complexities with Christopher Roblesz - Ep 3
Dive into a groundbreaking exploration with me, James O'Neal, as we delve into an eye-opening conversation with Christopher Roblesz in our third episode. This episode is a profound journey examining the question, "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Thr...
Is Math a Racist Subject? - Engaging Insights with Dr. Kimberly Melgar - Ep2
Welcome to a captivating episode of our series, where I, James O'Neal, engage in a riveting dialogue with Dr. Kimberly Melgar. Together, we delve into the heart of a crucial question that resonates across classrooms and communities: "Is Math a ...
Is Math a Racist Subject? Initial Insights from Joe Loftstedt - Ep1
Welcome to a thought-provoking journey with me, James O'Neal, as we dive deep into a critical question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by the remarkable Joe Loftstedt, a luminary in the field of math educa...
Greatness Is Not Balance, It's FOCUS - S2Ep8
People always ask people who do great things, how do they stay balanced?I was in a service one day and I heard a preacher say that life is not about balance it's about rhythm. When he said that, a light bulb went off. No one...
Why I Went to EVERY Graduation! - S2Ep7
From 2012 to 2019 I went to every McKeesport graduation except for one because of my brother's 30th birthday trip 😂. However, I went to every graduation because it was the culmination of my time with my students! They walked across ...
All Kids Deserve Grade Level Instruction - S2Ep6
Listen, this podcast is going to set you on 🔥🔥🔥. Because I bring it!!!I'm just going to let this sit right here...ALL KIDS DESERVE GRADE LEVEL INSTRUCTION!!!!!I'll just leave it where it is! #MasteryFo...
The Truth About Honors Classes - S2 Ep5
I did not know anything about honors classes until my 8th-grade year when I was invited to take Algebra 1 as an accelerated class by Mrs. Simmons. I knew the gifted kids always left our classes and did other things; I just never knew why I was ...
Teaching in the Fourth Most Dangerous City in America - S2 Ep4
In 2019, McKeesport, PA, was named the 4th most dangerous city in America of cities with more that 10,000 people, according to Alarms.org. I taught in this distr...
The ONLY Black Male Educator in the District - S2 Ep3
For seven years, I taught in a school district where I was the only black male teacher of the district. This was out of 2 elementary schools, one large middle school, and one high school. The previous black male teachers retired the...
Education Has to Change - S2 Ep1
Happy new season to all of you! I am thrilled to announce that Season 2 is finally here, and I couldn't be more excited. During the past few months, I've taken some time away to reflect and learn, and now I'm ready to share some amazing ...
From Failing Lessons to Award-Winning Lessons - S2 Ep2
I remember the time when I had a lesson that was a total disaster, even though I had hoped to impress some important folks from the State. Needless to say, it didn't go as planned, and I felt like I let everyone down, including my princi...
Aftermath - Episode 16
Aftermath: a club after math class that focuses on the aftermath of black boys pursing after math. Yeah, it's a pun and it's intentional.My school is made up of 60% Black students.&nbs...
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Expectations for All - Episode 15
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥!!!!Research has proven 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 again that one of the 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 of students' success are 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝗪𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐭...
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Make it Make Sense!!!! - Podcast Episode 14
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞!!!When I was growing up, 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. I grew up in a time when 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴, 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. A...
The Secret to Student Success - Episode 13
One day I chose to interview the 𝐭𝐨𝐩 performing 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 students at my school and asked them 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Their parents were the 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 why ...
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Culturally Responsive Teaching 101 - Episode 12
There are has been much talk surrounding this subject over the past couple of years. 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 says that Culturally Responsive Teaching is “𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘯...
Honoring My Black Teachers - Episode 11 (BHM)
This is the last day of Black History Month and this episode is dedicated to my Black teachers that I've had throughout my educational journey. So this episode is dedicated to Mrs. Davis, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Satchel, Mrs. Bu...
