Why the Advocate Podcast Exists!

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In this foundational episode, Dr. Kristi N. Love, educator, advocate, and mother of 2 , shares the personal and professional experiences that led her to create The Advocate Podcast. Drawing from over 20 years of teaching and leading across diverse school settings, she reflects on the mindset shift that transformed how she understands children, discipline, and advocacy. Her dual lens as both an educator and a parent offers insight into how families can navigate school systems and advocate effectively for their children.

This episode explores how misaligned expectations, punitive discipline, and inequitable systems impact children, families, and educators, and why advocacy must always center child development, culture, and humanity.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why Dr. Love nearly left the education profession—and what helped her stay
• The critical mindset shift
• How culturally responsive teaching, trauma-informed practices, and SEL transformed her perspective
• What effective leadership, accountability, and support look like in schools
• How inequitable systems show up for families, especially during moments of crisis
• Why The Advocate is a space for parents, educators, and leaders seeking clarity, reflection, and change

This episode is not about blame. It’s about responsibility.

Whether you’re a parent navigating school systems, an educator feeling overwhelmed, or a leader committed to growth, this conversation sets the foundation for understanding what advocacy truly means.

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