Why I Do What I Do

Imagine a classroom where every student sees their potential reflected not just on the whiteboard, but in the eyes of their teachers and the walls around them. Where learning isn't just about passing the test, but about changing the world. This is the vision that fuels my work every day. As a pioneer in the field of educational equity, I've dedicated my career to building spaces that challenge the norm and champion the cause of every student, especially those left on the fringes of traditional systems.

A Journey of Empowerment

From the bustling corridors of YouthBuild Preparatory Academy to the quiet moments spent drafting policies that could uplift an entire community, my journey is about more than education—it’s about liberation. I’ve walked the halls as both a teacher and a leader, but most importantly, as a listener. The stories I've heard from students, the challenges they face, the dreams they harbor – these are the sparks behind every strategy I develop and every speech I deliver.

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Education, for me, is the most powerful tool we have to dismantle systemic barriers. It's about innovative, non-traditional approaches that speak directly to the needs of boys and young men of color, and all young people yearning to learn and lead. I advocate for practices that aren't just inclusive, but transformative. My approach melds the richness of diverse cultural narratives with the strength of community bonds to forge educational experiences that are as empowering as they are essential.

What Drives Me?

• Innovation: Crafting dynamic educational models that captivate and challenge.
• Liberatory Education: Championing educational practices that free minds and foster critical thinking, enabling students to question, challenge, and transform their world.
• Equity: Leveling the playing field so every student can find their stride.
• Empowerment: Lighting the spark of self-belief in every young learner.

Invitation to Collaborate

The work of changing education is vast and varied, and it needs voices — your voice. Whether you’re an educator looking to shake up the classroom, a policymaker poised to push for change, or a parent advocating for your child’s future, there’s room at this table. Together, we can redefine what it means to educate and elevate.

Join Me

Let’s craft a future where education is the key to empowerment, and every classroom is a gateway to change. Are you ready?