Скачать или смотреть Building a Safe Space: Why Culturally Affirming Schools Matter

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.