In honor of Black History Month,Simon Says: Educate! launches theAmplifying Black Faculty Voices series. In this episode, Ronald Lethcoe interviews Anthony Hickonbottom, HVAC faculty member at Clover Park Technical College. Anthony shares his journey as the first Black HVAC instructor in Washington, his family's history of breaking barriers, and his passion for teaching. He discusses Clover Park’s inclusive environment, his commitment to student success, and his experiences bridging industry and education.

For those interested in supporting Anthony's work, here are the books he mentioned:

• Simply Know More: Hickonbottom, Anthony: 9798894809496: Amazon.com: Books

• Simply Know More: Part 2: Hickonbottom, Anthony: 9798303654358: Amazon.com: Books