The Education Concierge

Winston Daley was born in Jamaica and emigrated to Boston at 10 years old. In 2016, Winston decided to leave his career in finance to work with youth. Sports was his first connection point to the US and so that is where he pivoted: coaching, creating leagues for kids, working in schools, and becoming a Lead Facilitator at the Center for Sport in Society, doing workshops on relationship violence, r...

Conversations with Ms. Avice Warren of MoodMent LLC. Avice Warren has trained extensively in the areas of Jazz, contemporary modern dance, ballet, and African Diaspora Dance Movement forms. She is an independent guest lecturer and independent performer. She has performed and presented throughout the United States and Europe.  She was previously the Arts Integration Specialist in Dance for Hearts a...

Belinda Gordon-Battl e is a licensed clinical therapist and life consultant based in Miami while providing therapeutic services across the globe. Through her mental health counseling practice, she provides a safe space for individuals (children and adults), families, couples and organizations to receive counseling and support services that address mental health and mental wellness. BGB, as her cli...

A Conversation with Dr. Ian Buchanan of Nia Education Group. Our first episode in Season 4.  Dr. Buchanan comes with the nuggets of knowledge. Giving us his history of education, dedication and consultation as he moves through the public school education system into being a Coach for educators.  "Everyone needs a coach" is key and he breaks down the philosophy, a few tips and understanding "human...

Hajj Womack has over seventeen years of experience in education as a teacher, professor, mentor, instructional coach, and administrator. Hajj Womack has degrees from Morehouse College and the University of Michigan. Successful completion of Atlanta Public Schools’ District leadership program and innovative problem-solving add to Womack’s qualities. Parenthood and family have also provided challeng...

Brandon C. Ballard is an 8-year former U.S. Army Reservist that knows about sacrifice and a professional people person that knows about service to others. Upon leaving his corporate casino job in 2017, photography became a vehicle he used to create impact in and beyond his community. He spent 6 years cultivating the entrepreneurial energy flowing through Philadelphia by hosting panels, workshops,...

Richard D. Williams is an advocate supporting scholars and their families that require additional supports to meaningfully access education through exceptional (special) education services, Section 504, or any instance in which the system delays or denies meaningful access for any scholar. Richard also provides educator coaching and offers professional development to schools and districts. He is t...

Clement Townsend spent close to two decades in front of the camera as a Sports Journalist including time spent on the local news, cable, and the internet.  His career took him to several markets including San Angelo, Texas, Mobile, Alabama, Lynchburg, Virginia, and Chicago Illinois.  Clement has covered numerous big events throughout his careers such as the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game,...

Matt Barnes   Co-Founder and Parent Coach of The Education Game Matt believes that “normal” is broken in traditionally structured schools and wants to make “weird” the new normal. Over 25 years, Matt has distributed $500m in philanthropy, led an education reform nonprofit, served on nine educational boards from pre-K to university, and coached thousands of parents on education system navigati...

This is one of my favorite conversations!  I have found another radical, maverick in education!  We are about to take over the world, dismantling the layers of education!!! HI! I'm your unconventional math consultant, Rosalba. I create a space for busy elementary teachers who WANT to love math and are looking for a place to support them on their learning journey. Everyone has the same en...

Dr. Aaron Griffen: Vice President (VP) of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at DSST Public Schools | CEO Prosperity Educators, LLC | Editor: "Challenges to Integrating Diversity Equity and Inclusion Programs in Organizations" Areas of Specialty, Research, and Scholarship: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Practices, Urban Education Policy and Analysis, Culturally Responsive and Relevant Curricul...

Higher Education Professional(US & International): I am a 20-year, seasoned and collaborative professional who enjoys working as a coach, advocate, mentor, lecturer, consultant, and advisor. Furthermore, I am passionate about learning and valuing the lived experiences of others. As an educator, I treasure my role of being an advocate for experiential learning that promotes student engagement a...

Beau is CEO & Founder of SOLcademy - a new short-format educational video platform. He is on a mission to improve the quality and availability of learning. He went to Dartmouth College and worked as a software engineer before discovering his true passion for education. He was the first sales leader of GoGuardian, a very successful EdTech startup. He's evangelizing personalized and adaptive lea...

Mike Yates' Biography  I work to reinvent the school system. Every single day. THAT is what gets me up in the morning.  #ProgressiveEducation  Right now I am the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategies of the TFA Reinvention Lab. #TeachforAmerica #TFA I'm looking to find, connect and add value to people doing the real work of school reinvention. #Schoolreinvention &...

Kevin Simpson owns and operates KDSL Global. This education consulting company launched in 2016 in the USA and in the United Arab Emirates. He and his team have served thousands of schools, educators, and leaders worldwide in over 25 countries. The majority of his work in education has centered on American curriculum schools overseas. Since 2008, he has been focused on education in the MENA region...

Author | Award-Winning Education Consultant designing and delivering dynamic professional learning experiences | Dissertation Coach Dr. LaNysha Adams founded Edlinguist Solutions after 15 years of experience in her roles as an educator teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), policy analyst, and applied researcher. By combining her expertise in education and applied linguistics, sh...

Kevin Celisca is a first-generation Haitian American, who was the first person in his family to go to and graduate from college. Growing up Kevin struggled in education because he grew up in an underprivileged community that provided little help to students falling behind; and like many first-generation Americans, he had little help from his parents with school work. Eventually, Kevin's parents an...

From his new website:   Evan Leaphart is living his dream: life as an entrepreneur in Miami. He combines a passion for innovation with a commitment to solving real problems that help the community around him. Evan founded Kiddie Kredit, a mobile chore tracking app for children and parents. His entrepreneurial dreams lead him to Miami, where he joined a growing community of small business owne...

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Marquetta Masters Is an educator, wife, and mother of three handsome sons. She is the CEO of Learning Essentials Incorporated, a consulting agency specializing in distance learning, curriculum writing, and parent coaching. Serving in many capacities as an involved mother, Marquetta is a former Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Board member, youth mentor, and volunteer. As a leader and educator with...

Daniel Aguirre is an experienced Community Organizer with a strong focus on inclusion. Currently he works as an independent Inclusive Community Engagement Consultant, Science Festival Alliance Advisory Board Chair and a STEM Consultant with TIES.  He facilitated the establishment of neighborhood led STEM initiatives and conceptualized over 300 STEM events. Daniel has also organized natio...

Danielle Jeffers is the founder of  Dough 4 Degrees, LLC , and a debt-free 2019 Virginia Tech graduate who earned more than $200,000 in scholarships. As a scholarship coach, she works with domestic and international students and families to provide game plans that enable them to graduate from college without any student loans. Follow Danielle on Instagram at  @djeffers_  to learn mo...

Shaun Glazer, Chief Consulting Officer of Inclusive Data Solutions What happens when you mix a data nerd with someone passionate about social justice and reaching diverse communities? Me. I'm Shaun Glaze and I’m the Chief Consulting Officer for Inclusive Data, LLC. With over 10 years of research experience, I have a proven track record of helping people reach their target audience on the governmen...

Berwick Augustin's experiences of being born in Haiti and raised in Miami have afforded him a world of nuances to writing culturally vivid stories with impactful life lessons. He has spent over a decade educating the next generation as a teacher and administrator.  He began his writing career as a poet, playwright, and spoken word artist. Mr. Augustin's pen took a right turn into the world of...

In this episode,  I pause from my schedule interviewing amazing people in educator to discuss "3 Additional Items" that are still necessary to discuss!   1.  Covid19! 2.  Self-care! 3.  What's Next! Be ready for our Black Friday Sale!!!  Links (Social Media and Podcast, etc) https:// www.facebook.com/Gordonglobaleducationconcierge https://www.instagram.com/theeduconci...