When you think about your role as a teacher, are you trying to control your classroom, or are you trying to build a community? Our guest today, Dr. Deonna Smith is asking the tough, yet crucial, questions like this in part three of our series on classroom management! This is her zone of genius, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on the podcast to share her experience and insight. Deonna is a former teacher, instructional coach and school leader. Before transitioning into leadership, Deonna taught intervention, elementary and middle school math and science. As a student and teacher,  Deonna saw how systemic racism negatively impacted both adults and kids. This experience set Deonna on a journey to learn more about how teachers can liberate their students’ potential through anti racist practices. Deonna is dedicated to her own learning as well and recently completed her doctorate in education from Loyola Marymount University. Connect with Dr. Deonna Smith: Follow her on Instagram @deonnasmith Head to her website Enroll in The Anti-Racist Institute  Check out her Workshop Replays Reserve your seat for The First Ten Days: The Complete Back to School Toolkit SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode113 Follow us on Instagram: @bravenewteaching