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BONDcast episodes

  • We Will All Rise (Dr. Mark Nash, Mr. Ricardo O. Neal)

    In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Mark Nash, Sr. and Mr. Ricardo O. Neal of We Will All Rise, dedicated to increasing rates of college completion and classroom representation of Black and Brown men. Dr. Nash and Mr. Neal explain how they banded together to support the college completion of brilliant men of color across the country. You can find out more information at www.wewillallrise.org.

    48 min
  • Mentorship that Inspires Future Mentors (Mr. Nathaniel Smith)

    In this episode, we talk to Mr. Nathaniel Smith, Director of NYC Men Teach at CUNY Queens College. Mr. Smith explains how role models, mentors, and goal-setting

    strategies compelled him beyond temporary obstacles, and he talks about how those experiences inspired him to be a mentor to others. You can find out more information about Mr. Smith and his work at linkedin.com/in/Nathaniel-m-smith.

    38 min
  • Leaders Who Successfully Interrupt Inequities (Dr. Troy Boddy)

    In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Troy Boddy, CEO of the East Coast Racial Equity Group and the Co-Director of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery. Troy will point out some of the equity-related patterns he sees in schools and corporations, and he’ll identify characteristics of leaders who are interrupting inequities.

    Troy is also the co-author of "Intersectionality in Health Education," which is available now.

    50 min
  • Equity-Focused School Leadership in Florida (Mr. Otis Kitchen II)
    In this episode, we’re talking with Mr. Otis Kitchen, principal of Town and Country Elementary School in Hillsborough County School Systems in Florida. Mr. Kitchen shares how he leverages his background in college sports to become a positive, equity-focused school leader in Florida. You can find out more information about Mr. Kitchen and his work on X via @okitchen32.
    42 min
  • “Edupreneurial” Principles for Leadership (Dr. Ian Buchanan)
    In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Ian Buchanan CEO of Nia Education Group, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping great leaders become their greatest leadership selves.
    Ian reflects on some of his experiences as an “edupreneur” and explains how the principles that he’s learned along the way could be used to advance not only schools and districts, but families and communities. You can connect with Dr. Buchanan about his work at [email protected].
    34 min
  • Brotherly Connections that Last (Mr. Max Brooks & Mr. Javaris Powell)
    In this episode, we’re talking with Mr. Max Brooks and Mr. Javaris Powell. The gentlemen share how their longstanding friendship not only keeps them mentally healthy, but it keeps them in the profession of education. You can connect with Mr. Brooks via @MaxBrooks1 on X, and you can connect with Mr. Powell via @Jarvaris_Powell on X.
    38 min
  • Introducing Blerd Culture (Mr. Charles Alexander)

    In this episode, we’re talking with Mr. Charles Alexander, English Language Arts Instructional Specialist with Montgomery County Schools in Maryland. Charles teaches us about Blerd (Black Nerd) Culture. If you’ve never heard of Blerd Culture, you’ll find this pretty interesting, and we’re sure you’ll find connections to your own professional and personal life. You can find out more information about Mr. Alexander on X via @Charlesalexa89.

    38 min
  • "Becoming" is Greater than "Being" (Dr. Hassan Brown)

    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Hassan Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of Career Catalyst, an education technology initiative designed to cultivate confidence in young people of color to pursue professional STEM opportunities. Dr. Brown explains how his wide range of interests and professional duties align with his personal mission. You can find out more information about Dr. Brown and his work at www.drhassanbrown.com, @docfromdablock on X, and @docfromdablock_ on Instagram.

    47 min
  • The Critical Role of Affinity Spaces (Mr. Tim Garcia)

    In this episode, we talk with Mr. Tim Garcia, diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner and author of Bailey Bear Goes to Work, a children’s book that centers the childhood exploration of identity, systems, structures, allyship and community engagement. Mr. Garcia shares how affinity groups can be supportive of all people, and how they might mean even more to male educators of color. You can find out more information about Mr. Garcia and his work at www.timgarciaconsulting.com.

    33 min

About BONDcast

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The BONDcast is a space for conversations related to the The Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, which is committed to advancing efforts to recruit, develop, support, empower, and retain male educators of color. The BOND Project demonstrates its commitment through professional enrichment, mentoring, scholarship, and fellowship activities for educators across the country.