Mentors
Posted Apr. 10, 2019
I Show the Black Boys in My Classroom What’s Possible
Trinity Gardens, Houston, Texas. A community that was rich with family, love and pride. A neighborhood that contributed to the uniqueness of the north side…
Posted Jan. 31, 2019
I’m Showing My Students a Scientist Doesn’t Have to Be a White Guy in a Lab Coat
When I was a young girl, everyone in my life told me I should be a lawyer, because I challenged their statements, asked clarifying questions…
Posted Aug. 27, 2018
The Last Thing We Need Is a Negative Teacher. 5 Tips to Keep It Positive This School Year.
It’s that time of year again. The start of a new school year presents teachers with the opportunity to create new goals, build relationships and reconsider…
Posted Aug. 23, 2018
Why Waste Time With School, Just Send Black Kids Right to Jail
Outrage: Just Send Black Kids Right to Jail Clinton Stanley Sr. couldn’t understand. “You deny a kid an education on his hair?” This was Clinton…
Posted July 23, 2018
Black Boys Don’t Need More Discipline, They Need Mentors
When I first met Chris, he was quiet—I could tell he was trying to figure out who I was, and who I could be in…
