Edifying Together, feat. Tamir D. Harper

This week on a special limited edition series of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Multiple award-winning DMV educators in back-to-back weeks. First up, International High School Langley Park 12th Grade English Teacher, Keishia Thorpe, discusses winning the #GlobalTeacherPrize and serving her under-resourced students amid the pandemic.

The Jamaican Immigrant, who attended Howard University in Washington, DC, on a track and field scholarship, is paying it forward by empowering her immigrant students to pursue college too. Ms. Thorpe also won the 2018-2019 National Life Changer of the Year award and goes above and beyond for her students. If you wish to learn more about Ms. Thorpe, please follow @keishiathorpe on social media.

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This episode was previously recorded on Monday, November 22, 2021. Part II will be available next week.

-AJ II

This week on a special episode of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: 9-year-old Azariah Bannister of Loudoun County, Virginia, discusses a day in the life of a fourth grader both online and at school amid the pandemic.

Azariah details the slow shift back to normal as his school is open for in-person learning after about a year on Google Meet.

Even though the students still wear masks and are socially distanced, he enjoys being back with his classmates and meeting new friends. Luckily, Azariah received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in hopes to keep himself and others safe.

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This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

-AJ II

This week on the second half of a special #EducationReboot episode of #MaxOutTime: First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses his COVID Classroom experiences amid the pandemic.

Dustin admits that teaching comes naturally to him because of his mom. But the pandemic tested Dustin's limits when he was stuck juggling school work and running the cheesesteak business.

Despite his excitement for returning to the classroom this fall, Dustin recounts the first school closures, describes Zoom as the "worst" part of his virtual teaching experience and gives special words of encouragement to all teachers who are still struggling.

If you wish to learn more about Vitale's Steaks, which Dustin resumed recently in order to raise money to buy his students school supplies, please follow Dustin on Instagram @dvitale23.

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This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Go back one episode to watch Part I on Dustin's heroic mission to grant his mom, Gloria Walker, her dying wish.

-AJ II

This week on a special two-part episode of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter Middle School History Teacher, Dustin Vitale, discusses the unbreakable bond he had with his late mother Gloria Walker.

Gloria was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer in 2020, but her dying wish was to see the pyramids in Egypt. Dustin took up his mom's cheesesteak recipe and decided to sell the Philly staple out of his home this spring. His story quickly spread and Dustin's service, Vitale's Steaks, became a hit.

Just before she passed, Dustin raised enough to send his family on the trip Gloria always wanted. We discussed his last moments with Gloria before turning to how difficult juggling his job as a teacher, business owner, and son were during the pandemic.

If you wish to learn more about Vitale's Steaks, please follow Dustin on Instagram @dvitale23.

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This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Part II will be available next week.

-AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Maryland teacher, Alicia Fisher, discusses the mental and emotional impact of witnessing her students and colleagues contract COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Alicia has taught at two different schools in Montgomery County since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. In this interview, she gives a first hand account of the struggles that teachers face, from the digital divide to her current classroom.

If you wish to learn more about Alicia, please follow her on Instagram @hitchcockgirl.

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This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

-AJ II

This week on #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Calvin Coolidge Senior High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Jonté Lee, shares how he turned his kitchen into a chemistry lab amid the pandemic.

Named one of Amazon Prime's 'Regular Heroes,' Mr. Lee has enjoyed viral success on social media and leading virtual STEM conferences over the past year and a half after news outlets took notice of his growing Instagram Live audience.

Jonté discusses readjusting to in-person teaching, helping students with pandemic problems and reuniting with his second grade teacher.

Please follow the kitchen chemist on social media and catch up with his lessons @jonterlee.

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This episode was previously recorded on Friday, October 8, 2021.

-AJ II

This week on the Season 2 premiere of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: South Shore International College Prep IB History Educator, Monique Thorpe, discusses how education is changing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The National Board Certified Teacher, who recently surpassed 25 years in education, has been recognized for her work in the COVID-19 Classroom over the past several months, including a special zoom drop in from former President Barack Obama.

A native of Chicago, Ms. Thorpe sees herself in her students and stresses the importance of motivating and inspiring the next generation.

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This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

-AJ II

This week on the Season 2 trailer of #MaxOutTime #EducationReboot: Tune in for a recap of last year's COVID-19 Classroom chronicles and listen to a sneak peek featuring the 2021-2022 special guests, including award-winning educators from DC to Chicago, Illinois.

For the full series, check back each week and also visit the Spotify and SoundCloud playlists entitled "Education Reboot.". Want to make sure you don't miss an education episode?

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-AJ II

This week on another #BlackArtistryMatters episode of #MaxOutTime, which maximizes the success stories of Black talent and their inspiring work amid the pandemic: Emmy Nominated Actor O-T Fagbenle discusses acting in, directing or composing multiple TV series' during the pandemic.

The multi-faceted artist is portraying one of the most iconic figures in history in his upcoming role as the First Black President, Barack Obama, in "The First Lady" TV series, which will reportedly premiere via Showtime in 2022. O-T also made history this year as the first person to write, direct, compose, star and executive produce the opening episode of a TV series on a major U.S. network with his show Maxxx on Hulu.

O-T gives thanks to his mentors and life coaches, stresses the importance of knowing your "why" and also shares how much he enjoys working with Academy Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis.

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This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

-AJ II

This week on a special recap of #BoldBusinessTime, a Black Business Month collaboration with our sponsor, Bold Xchange, which maximizes the success stories of notable Black CEOs, innovators and entrepreneurs, Bold Co-Founders Danielle Deavens and Doug Spencer discuss their favorite moments from hosting several podcast episodes in August.

A journalist and law school grad, who started dating their freshman year at Elon University, Danielle and Doug have been partners in crime for nearly a decade. Last month, they continued to tell impactful stories about Black individuals and their businesses through #MaxOutTime.

The two interviewed six minority business owners and supporters:

Investor Alfred Jackson

Rebundle Founder Ciara Imani May

Southwxst Luxuries & Advisors Owner Marcus Isiah

Montfleur Duvin CEO Abner Montfleury

Bleed Freeze CEO Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne

(Bonus) ScholarCHIPS Founder & Executive Director Yasmine Arrington

Bold Xchange would also like to interview these four Black-Owned brands one day:

Base Butter

Chocolate Kinks & Curls

Marsh + Mane

McBride Sisters

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This episode was previously recorded on Monday, September 13, 2021.

-AJ II