This episode Dr. Crystal LaVoulle, Ph.D shares here insights on how HipHop culture has influenced society and how she uses this to enhance the reading and learning experience of her students and other educators. We also talk about her latest book “Read, Write, Rhyme Institute: Educators, Entertainers, and Entrepreneurs Engaging in Hip-Hop Discourse” and the position of women in HipHop and society. As a Professional Learning and Development Literacy Consultant she provides teachers with tools to bridge the gap between students’ current performance and their academic potential.