Anthony Joiner is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. 

He is the Founder of Blooksy; an online collaborative publishing platform that brings authors, their manuscripts, friends, peers together. Not only is Mr. Joiner an Entrepreneur but he is also an Author Coach, a Radio Personality and so much more.

Tune in to this episode as Anthony tells us why attending an HBCU helps students hold on to and maintain their identity even in the face of "Code Switching".  If you ever wanted to know why you should choose an HBCU, Mr. Joiner shares exceptional insight and gives gold nuggets answer the question with style! 

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On this episode of Tips and Tricks: HBCU Hype, I speak with Dr. Pernella Rowena Deams. 

Dr. Pernella Rowena Deams is a Higher Education Administrator, currently serving in the role of Interim Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life and Associate Professor of Psychology. Dr. Deams is passionate about student mentorship and encouraging students to pursue graduate school. 

With a background as a two time HBCU graduate, she is drawn to serving within the HBCU Community and supporting HBCU student development; Deams comfortably engages the role of “HBCU Enthusiast-Advocate.” 

She has direct experience in the areas of Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Diversity/Multiculturalism, Career Counseling, and Distance Learning. 

Dr. Deams engages in many areas of academic service; she previously served as a Tennessee Board of Regents Academic Auditor and currently serves as a SACSCOC Evaluator.

Currently, you will find Dr. Deams in Issue 3 of INUA Magazine celebrating Black Women in Leadership. 

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Tune in as Dr. Deams tells us why "We should be so glad to attend an HBCU!"

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On this episode of Tips and Tricks: HBCU Hype we speak with Dr. F. Erik Brooks, Ph.D representing Alabama State University.

Dr. Brooks is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Central State University.

Dr. Brooks expresses HBCU culture in a way that must be heard. His vision and experience gives this audience fresh new life. In addition to being a beacon of light for students, he is also a well-known author.

His publications include "African American Students Guide to College Success" and "Historically Black Colleges and Universities". Both publications focus specifically on the mental, emotional and practical aspects of students exploring and excelling at HBCU's.

Tune in to hear what makes Dr. Brooks get in the "groove" and recall memories that are etched into his fabric of being.

On this episode of Tips and Tricks: HBCU Hype, I speak with Natoya Knight-Williams a Florida A&M University graduate. Natoya is a detail oriented entrepreneur with an MBA and an extensive background in building businesses with diverse clients and accounts.   Natoya shares with us why she loves HBCU culture and what made her journey at FAMU one worth taking.  

Listen in as she let's us know "that the rest of world is just catching up, We been it!"   

Check out what memory causes both of us to get emotional.  

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When we talk about education in the United States we cannot have that conversation without talking about race as well. Race relations are interwoven with the story of American school.  Join Elizabeth Leiba, Danielle Shelton and Mike Yates as we talk about being Black in education as a student, teacher, parent and professional.

On this Episode of Tips and Tricks, we speak with veteran teacher, Jeff DeMaio. Jeff has been involved in high school public education and coaching for over two decades. It is his passion to help others reach their maximum potential. Jeff is a sounding board for young teens struggling through growing pains. Join us as we talk practical steps to make your educational journey just a bit easier. See what makes Jeff say things like "hip" and "modern" and hear how we are now "educational friends" for life.  This was certainly a fun talk as I connected with someone who has the heart of an educator.  Enjoy!

On this episode of Tips and Tricks we speak with Ms. Hannah Hatten. Hannah is a recent graduate of St. Fisher College in Rochester, NY with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Media & Communication. She is a the writing guru! She is proficient in editorial work, academic research, professional and creative writing, and rhetorical analysis. Currently, She is an Academic English Tutor for Varsity Tutors.   Hannah dropped some great nuggets about tutoring!  How to do it the right way!  If you have students who need tutoring but they run from the idea, tune in!   You are sure to walk away with great ways to connect and engage!

On this episode of Tips and Tricks for Online Instructors; we speak with Educational Consultant, Komal Shah. As an Educational Consultant, she strives to teach, lead, and support others in their own experiences of personal growth.   Komal is an author working on a new project that focuses on conscious education.   She is the "give kids a voice" spokesperson. Which explains why she is able to connect with students and hear their voices clearly.  Komal gives us three ways to check the temperature of our students.   Do you really want to know how that lesson you taught impacted your students?   

Tune to this episode for a few things you can do gauge your own effectiveness.