It still breaks my heart to think about him, which is why I’ve never talked about him on this channel. But it’s time for you to learn about Arturo. He represents everything about why I became a teacher and the lengths we have to go to be a great educator.

This episode was inspired by Carlos Moreno and his Leadership Journeys. Check out my conversation with Carlos Moreno, episode 17.

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(1:20) A beautiful leadership story prompts me to look back on my teaching career

(5:20) A supernatural experience while mourning the loss of one of my students

(13:45) What it’s like starting a community for boys in high school, while still being a full-time teacher

(17:45) Healing father wounds and abandonment issues with teenage boys

(22:10) Convincing school administration to do a major community service event

(26:25) Find your leadership soul, and other updates

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Episode 17 with Carlos Moreno: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/episodes/17--Why-We-Need-More-Black-Male-Educators---with-Carlos-Moreno--Educator--Co-Executive-Director--Big-Picture-Learning-e2vck3p 

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