• We intentionally curate dissenting views to foster thoughtful conversations  amongst all teachers, regardless of their political views, or backgrounds. We invite robust and nuanced discussion from fellow experts—which requires that we lovingly, and bravely challenge one another.

    Hence, the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of any school, institution, organizations, or other individuals in the K-12 Confidential Network.

  • Expert Co-Host

    Shawn English

    Expert Co-Host

    25-year Veteran/Current California Public K-12 Educator

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    Trina English MS Ed L

    Executive Producer, Expert Co-Host, Editor

    12-Year Veteran/Current California K-12 Public Educator

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    Mandy Walker

    Lay Person Co-Host

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    Manuwella Allen

    Expert Co-Host, Content Contributor—DEI Mess, Special Education Mess

    26-Year Veteran/Current California K-12 Public Educator

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    Dr. Paul Bruno Ed.D.

    Content Contributor—Introduction to the Mess, The K-12 Governance Mess

    Current K-12 Education Academic

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    Desmond English

    Youth Representative

    Content Contributor—The DEI Mess, Writer, Editor

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    Genevieve Mage

    Content Contributor—The DEI Mess

    California K-12 Public Educator: Highschool Grades

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    Kelvin Mak

    Content Contributor—The Teacher Pay, and Preparation Messes