In this episode, José discusses how, for almost two decades, he has been expanding his online voice and presence in the education space. He speaks about being an early adopter of new social media platforms in order to help shape the dialogue of those spaces and to carve out room for other educators—especially those of color.

José also shares how his personal brand is deeply informed by his identity and life experiences—from his Dominican and Haitian ancestry to his appreciation of Hip Hop as a unique form of knowledge that he leverages from the classroom to education policy spaces.

José speaks about his refusal to compromise on his identity or his principles—a commitment that has sometimes led to him ruffling feathers throughout his career.