Inclusion and Equity in Museum Education and Children's Media - Janella Watson

Janella Watson is an educational and organizational strategist and champion of inclusion, equity, and authentic representation in Children’s Media. She is an executive leader, brand manager, experiential learning specialist, and researcher whose transformative approach to advising inspires and guides clients to create curriculum, experiences, and media content that spark family engagement, learning, and joy. Janella is an accomplished international speaker and leading voice in culturally responsive education. Her team’s recent and current clients and partners include Nickelodeon, Spin Master Entertainment, Brooklyn Public Library, Cartoon Network Studios, and Sesame Workshop.

In this episode, we first discuss her experience reframing family experiences at children’s museums and science centers, and then explore the topics of inclusion and equity when creating learning experiences and media content for children.

Find more about Janella's work:

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/janella-watson-educational-consultant/

- https://www.watsoncreativeconsulting.com/

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