Building a Safe Space: Why Culturally Affirming Schools Matter
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Building a Safe Space: Why Culturally Affirming Schools Matter
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In this powerful episode of Choice Words, Jay sits down with Tee Wilson, founder and CEO of B.E. Academy for Girls in Nashville, Tennessee, a culturally responsive, STEAM-based school created to ensure girls are not just surviving school, but thriving in it.
What began as a deeply personal experience with discrimination became a bold vision: a school where identity isn’t managed or minimized, it’s honored.
Together, they unpack:
What “culturally affirming education” really means
Why confidence and academic rigor go hand-in-hand
How identity-centered learning fuels risk-taking and resilience
Why school choice matters for families seeking environments where their children can be fully seen
And how one founder turned generational pain into generational purpose
With enrollment tripling in its first year and a growing waiting list, B.E. Academy for Girls is proof that families are hungry for options that reflect their values, culture, and aspirations.
Because it was never just about hair.
It was always about dignity, belonging, and the freedom to choose a school that loves your child back.