Episode 249: Pause to Ponder - The Hardest Episode Yet
After nearly 250 episodes of amplifying unheard voices, disrupting the status quo, and challenging dominant narratives, Charles Williams sha...
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The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About Education
A podcast dedicated to changing the way we talk and think about education. We all know that the field isn't perfect but there is plenty of awesome work happening everyday. Listen in as I pro...
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20 of 252 episodesEpisode248: Interview w/ Eli Casaus
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Coach Eli Casaus about the nuanc...
Episode 247: Interview w/ Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with Dr. Amy Matthews-Perez, a seasoned educator with over 3...
Episode 246: Interview w/ Melisa Hayes
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with Melisa Hayes, a dedicated second-grade teacher with over 25 y...
Episode 245: Pause to Ponder - When Fairness Feels Like a Threat
In this reflection, Charles Williams addresses the alarming trends in education regarding equity, particularly focusing on the backlash agai...
Episode 244: Interview w/ Tara Bonner
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tara Bonner, an educator...
Episode 243: Pause to Ponder - When Autonomy Meets Apathy
In this conversation, Charles Williams reflects on the challenges faced in educational leadership, particularly the struggle between fosteri...
Episode 242: Interview w/ Mark Gibson
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with educator Mark Gibson Jr. about his journey in education...
Episode 241: Pause to Ponder - Autism in Real Life
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams shares his personal journey of understanding autism through the lens of h...
Episode 240: Interview w/ Lydia McNeiley
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with Lydia McNeely, a lead professional learning specialist for Ha...
Episode 239: Pause to Ponder - Hey Batter Batter!
In this episode, Charles Williams reflects on a transformative morning experience where he chose to listen to a baseball game instead of the...
Episode 238: Interview w/ Julie Hasson
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with Dr. Julie Hasson about her journey in education, focusing on...
Episode 237: Pause to Ponder - When The Noise Fades...
In this episode, Charles Williams reflects on the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, particularly in the conte...
Episode 236: Interview w/ David James
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with David James, a dedicated seventh-grade social studies t...
Episode 235: Interview w/ Ismael Jimenez
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with educator Ishmael Jimenez, who shares his journey into e...
Episode 234: The 2025 Black History Month Special
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages in a rich conversation with guests Leonard Webb and Vernon W...
Episode 233: Pause to Ponder - The Intersection of Progress and Patriotism
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams emphasizes the critical need to teach authentic history, particularly dur...
Episode 232: Interview w/ Maggie Broderick
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with educator Maggie Broderick to discuss the importance of...
Episode 231: Pause to Ponder - A Dream & A Contradiction
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams reflects on the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day coinciding wit...
Episode 230: Interview w/Jose Moreno
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with Jose Moreno, a former tech professional turned EdTech e...