In this powerful episode of Unhappy Teacher, I sit down with Kalvin Leveille—award-winning public health leader, mental health therapist, and advocate for Black and LGBTQ+ communities—for a raw conversation about what it really means to grow up and grow through. From hustling to survive, to evolving into who we’re meant to be, we unpack the lessons the world teaches us—especially the ones school never did. Kalvin shares insight on maintaining identity in chaos, navigating adolescence to adulthood, and how we can create true safe spaces for our young people. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to find themselves while the world kept spinning.

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Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about losing jobs, relationships, identity, and even safety. In this episode, returning guest, Levonne Gigger shares her story of being assaulted by a student, grieving the career she loved, and fighting a system that doesn’t protect teachers. We explore how to teach grief early, unlearn toxic beliefs, and turn pain into purpose. Grief is a teacher—are we listening?

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Lisa Noel Babbage—educator, author, and national STEM leader—joins us to talk about knowing your worth, believing in your brilliance, and embracing nontraditional paths in education. We discuss her book No Cookie Cutter Kids, the impact of powerful mentors, and why self-care and perseverance matter more than ever in today’s classrooms.

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