Janel Young is a young artist and activist from Pittsburgh. Her work has been featured in places like New York, Chicago, and Australia. The Give It Up Podcast is showcasing her latest project called the Jungle. Janel designed the artwork for the basketball court, which was unveiled this summer on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Margo and Janel discuss many topics and be prepared to channel your inner artist.

On this episode of the Give It Up Podcast host Margo Hinton in on retreat with members of the Pittsburgh Education Leaders Academy (PELA). It is a group powerhouse educators on retreat discussing what it means to lead with love. The famous educator Paulo Freire said, "because love is an act of courage, not of fear, it is a commitment to others." These educators are commited to emboding love for their students. Tina Raspanti, Michelle King, Dr. Shallegra Moye, Dr. Eddie Wilson, Heidi Ondek, and Tracy Larson join the Give It Up podcast for an epsisode that will inspire students and educators.

Give it up podcast host Margo Hinton welcomes Phylissa Thomas to continue the discussion on Educational Leadership. Phylissa is the Director of Curriculum at Manchester Academic Charter School. She blends storytelling with concrete ways to improve education. Phylissa's mother Dr. Patricia Lee Washington was a phenomenal educator in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Here about Phylissa's educational journey as well as amazing stories about her Mother's legacy. Margo and Phylissa also discuss their partnership with the Student Ambassador Program. They are also member of Pittsburgh Education Leaders Academy. Listen and take notes as they talk about education transformation on this episode of the Give It Up Podcast.