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Dr. Sean Warner, professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Policy at Clark Atlanta University, describes the roles that IHEs—particularly HBCUs—play in developing the next generations of educators and school leaders.

National-award winning educator Dr. Angello Villarreal, tells us about how we can learn from his experiences transitioning from South America to corporate America to public education.

Julius B. Anthony, President and Founder of The Believe Project, explains why targeting "Affective Learning" in addition to "Explicit Learning” matters for teachers who support students of color.

Rolando Ochoa, author of “The Five Seekers,” a novel about the five individuals fight for democracy and peace in Cuba. Rolando is going to explain how his experiences as a child immigrant from Cuba, his service in the U.S. Army, and college professor combined to shape is views as an educator and his perspective as a writer.

Dr. VaShawn Smith, an award-winning school leader from the Greater Kansas City Region, shares how his experiences have led him to be one of the the nation's strongest advocates for the creation of inclusive of spaces.

Mr. Albert Lewis, veteran educator and school leader in the Washington, D. C. area models self-reflection as he looks back on his career in education, and he does the same as he considers his future moves.

Dr. Christopher Roblész, founder and CEO of Math N’ More, shares how powerful we can become when we blend purpose with entrepreneurship. He’s been doing it for years now, and he gives us the inside scoop.

Teacher, principal, program coordinator, National Board candidate, and speaker, Dr. Kyle Bacon shares what he’s learned about the pursuit of excellence and impact across the two plus decades of his wide-ranging career.

Mr. Leon Smith, a nationally-renown educator, leader, and policy advocate, shares his reflections on a lifetime of service: his challenges, his triumphs, and a few of the many role models who have inspired his award-winning career.

Dr. Jeremy Holloway is the Assistant Professor and Director ofGeriatric Education at the University of North Dakota and Equity Professor at Highlands University. He explains how his professional and personal experiences have taught him that social connectedness is one of the keys to success for everystakeholder in education—and that means all of us.   His book, The Social Determinants of Health To...

Mario Jovan is the founder of Messy Roots , an organization that connects social impact leaders and coaches in ways that transform the lives of their organizations and the communities they serve. Mario explains how his blend of artistry, storytelling, and leadership coaching have always been a part of his journey.  Now, he uses those tools to uplift his community.

2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2023 NEA Horace Mann Award winner, Mr. Lee Perez, shares what he’s learned about the profound impact of storytelling in the classroom.

National-award winning educator Darren Rainey, Sr., Program Manager for the Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Educators for Delaware State University, shares his insider’s view of how HBCUs can support the male educator pipeline.

BET Honors in Excellence in Education Award and Microsoft History Makers Award winner Kwame Simmons, Sr., founder of The Simmons Advantage, shares strategies that balance high expectations, empathy, resilience, self-care, and community service in education.

Former Hawaii teacher of they year and current school leader, Mr. Derek Minakami, explains how he honors students’ cultures, promotes a sense of place, amplifies students' agency, and nurtures a culture of Aloha.

One of the most cited researchers in the United States, Dr. Marvin Lynn, reflects on his journey to world-renowned excellence and what the rest of us can learn from his experiences.

Author, host, and equity leader, Dr. Sheldon Eakins, shares his definition” of “belonging,” describes how great organizations can operationalize it, and explain concrete ways that you can cultivate it within your organization.

Season 4 of the BONDCast closes with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Given our current sociopolitical climate, Kwame explains why his new book, “Learning to Relearn,” is an essential read for educators and non-educators alike. Kwame's Links Kwam...

Teacher, leader, fitness trainer, and traveler, Mr. Lorenzo Deloatch, shares his view as a person who has recently transitioned from classroom teacher to teacher leader, and how effective classroom instruction and antiracist pedagogy are one and the same. You can find Mr. Deloatch on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/in/lorenzo-deloatch-86475a2a8?trk=contact-info

This episode features the early childhood educator and school math coach, Mr. Olurotimi Fagbohun. "Mr. Timi" shares how his experiences as an educator of young children have shaped his personal and professional perspectives.

In this episode, strengths-based consultant and international speaking champion, Tre’ Gammage explains how leaders leverage their strengths to reduce staff conflict, set clear goals, and eliminate previously unseen weaknesses. Here are Tre's sites: strengthsbasedtraining.com tregammage.com

This episode features the prolific best-selling author and educator, Dr. Oliver T. Reid. He introduces us to some new terms, like “literary equity.” He’s written over 2 dozen books and won multiple awards. So tolerate Daman’s broken microphone and let’s learn together!

In this episode of the BONDCast, we sit down with Okera Hawkins, CEO of Sound Perception Consulting, to explore his journey as an educator, consultant, and proud "girl" dad. With over 20 years of experience, Okera shares his mission to empower math educators through research-based strategies, his reflections on the challenges and joys of his educational journey, and the lasting impact of his work...

Mr. Kennedy Donkor, school leader and 2nd Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools, describes the Ghanaian school system at the classroom, school building, and policy levels.

Mr. Lewis Ponzo, Substance Misuse and Mental Health Promotion Director for the state of Georgia, explains how connections between substance abuse prevention, mental health supports, and community fellowship play roles in the education and wellbeing of our youth.