01/13/2026 01:45:35 PMKatie O'Hare, Senior Director of Marketing

Empathy is one of the most powerful tools educators can use to support students’ growth, emotional well‑being, and engagement. We’re excited to share that Angel Kendall, a doctoral student in the Organizational Leadership Psychology program at William James College, recently discussed this topic on the Black Mental Health Matters podcast with host Dr. Kerry‑Ann Williams. Their conversation explores the role of empathy in education, how to develop it, and why the practice begins by turning inward and extending empathy to yourself.

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