69. Planting Seeds of Social Change In the Minds of Our Youth with Candice Davis

Oct 25, 2021

Candice Davis is a middle school Special Education Teacher in Washington, DC, with a background in film.

 

Candice started her career in education as a Curriculum and Personnel Specialist, writing grants and proposals. Due to her desire to have more of a direct impact with disadvantaged students, she transitioned into teaching.

 

Candice has released her debut book, Melanin Brown Discovers America, which has caught the attention of readers of all ages and has received two book awards, so far.

 

She holds a M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with a focus in Social Foundations from the University of Virginia and a BA in Film and Video Studies from George Mason University.

 

Human Design Info: 2/4 Manifesting-Generator with Sacral Authority

 

Astrology Info: Aries Sun, Scorpio Moon

 

Highlights from this conversation:

• Candice's personal career journey from grant writing to teaching in schools
• Being a teacher AND a life-long learner
• How to create a welcoming environment & set the emotional tone inside of a classroom at the beginning of the year
• The importance of asking for help, filling up your own cup, and embracing self care when you are in a helping role
• Planting positive seeds for our younger generation
• Normalizing mental health & creating safe spaces in classrooms for kids to have feel their emotions
• Introducing our youth to information & discussions around social topics, (what Candice so eloquently calls humanity issues) such as race, culture, sexuality, representation, & beyond to truly begin changing the systems & structures of our world
• "The Doll Test" used in the Landmark Case of Brown vs Board of Education (& how the results of this study are still being replicated today)
• Behind-the-scenes of Candice's journey writing Melanin Brown Discovers America
• The magical transition from her original idea to publish a children's book into creating a middle school grade book
• A peak into Candice's next book, continuing Melanin Brown's adventures!

 

Candice's Website: www.melaninbrown.com 

Connect with Candice on Instagram: @cndavis

Follow the Melanin Brown journey on Instagram: @melanin.brown.book

Purchase Her Book: Melanin Brown Discovers America

 

Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating

Listen to the podcast playlist: Unmasked & Open Hearted Spotify Playlist

Intro & Outro by: @serennasounds