🎙️ SOLO EPISODE | Beyond Representation: What Happens When We Change the System?

Having a seat at the table is only the start. In this solo episode, I look at what it takes to move from representation to real structural change, and what that means for the communities most impacted by the decisions made without them.

I also discuss the OUSD school board resolution on Eid from 2021, what it means for students and families, and what it shows about how change happens when communities organize, show up, and push for policy rather than symbolism.

Tune in, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and let me know your thoughts.

🎙️ Tell Me More with Jehan: Stories That Build Understanding

New episodes 1st & 3rd Fridays — one guest, one solo.

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OUSD Resolution on Eid: https://oaklandnorth.net/2023/06/07/oakland-school-district-yemeni-students-achieve-resolution/

Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline: A Conversation with Sharif El-Mekki

What happens when we stop asking why there aren’t enough Black teachers and start asking what systems are doing to the Black teacher pipeline?

In this episode of Tell Me More with Jehan, I’m joined by educator and advocate Sharif El-Mekki for a conversation about teacher preparation, representation, and what it means to truly invest in educators before they step into the classroom.

We talk about what happens when teachers enter classrooms without the preparation, support, and resources they need—and why we would never accept that level of preparation in other professions. We also explore the importance of Black educators, the systemic barriers that shape who enters and stays in the profession, and what rebuilding the pipeline can look like.

This is a conversation about education, systems, representation, and ultimately, what our students deserve.

Find Sharif El-Mekki and his work:

Centerforblacked

https://www.instagram.com/selmekki

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Website: jehanhakim.com

Tell Me More Challenge: Think about the young people in your school or community. Who might benefit from hearing, “I could see you as a teacher”?

🎙️ Listen in—and as always, Tell Me More.

Whose stories are being told—and whose are missing?

In this episode, I’m joined by Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi, a Palestinian American and Muslim educator, social studies teacher, and educational consultant. We talk about representation, culturally responsive education, and the importance of making space for diverse histories and perspectives in the classroom.

Abeer shares how she brings often-overlooked voices into her teaching and why students seeing themselves reflected in what they learn can create a deeper sense of belonging.

Because education isn’t neutral. The stories we choose to teach matter.

Listen in, get curious, and take on this week’s Tell Me More Challenge.

About Abeer

Abeer Ramadan-Shinnawi is a Palestinian American and Muslim educator, social studies teacher, and educational consultant committed to inclusive and culturally responsive education.

Connect with Abeer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altairedconsult/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/altaired

Connect with Jehan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jehanhakim_

Website: jehanhakim.com

Tell Me More Challenge: Think about a history, culture, or community you know little about. Choose curiosity over assumption—and share what you discover with me online. With your permission, I may share your reflections with our community.

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