She is the Creator and Executive Director of Kitchen Food Ventures, KFV (Longbeach, CA). She has lead teams of farmers, small business owners, hospitality/culinary students, and more through multiple success levels around agriculture and food initiatives. As a Business Consultant, her work with women and veteran concerns has empowered folks to establish and grow their own businesses.
This week snatching the coveted “HOT-Seat” at the Roundtable is Lady Cherie Beasley Rutherford (Longbeach, CA). She is passionate about her business ventures and willing to share what it took to get there, which as the positive relationships, both business and personal, allow her opportunities and support, which are both necessary in the business, home, and at school. Read Press Release for Cherie Beasley-Rutherford in the “HOT-Seat” at Urban Academics Online.
Notable Accomplishments in Business
Created Business Models Integrating Viable Research Models
Established the Business Resource Group (BRG)
Executive Director, Kitchen Food Ventures, working with Entrepreneurs, Farmers, and Small businesses around businesses involved in Culinary, Food, or Kitchen Collaborations and/or partnerships.
First Business Incubator (LA) to write and win funding
Principle: Technical Assistance Capacity Building Program (TACP)
Provides Direct Support to Small Business through Coaching, Consultation, and Mentoring
Trainer and Facilitator, Launched: ON-LINE 3 unit, 54 hours accredited Community College Marketing Course for professional consultants
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If you’ve ever wondered how someone could go from extremely ill, near-death and suddenly bounce back as if it were a real-life miracle? They just may have a “Street M.D” working with them on their ailment or illness.
In the “HOT-Seat” this week is King Andre Davis, A.K.A Dr. Dre. (Nw Have, New York, and Washington, DC). Get your health and wellness questions ready, because this will be good.
“It’s ALL about the foods we eat. The ingreients are either healthy or they are NOT. It’s garbage in and garbage out, and it’s your choice what you allow into your boody. You only get one, so care for it.”King Andre Davis, AKA Dr. Dre
Notable Accomplishments
AWARDS – Recipient of 100th Anniversary Pre
AWARDS – Youth Empowerment National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers Inc.
AWARDS – Recipient of the “Heart-Beat Award” for Consistent and Positive Contribution of Youth Services
Co-Founder, Fatherhood Initiative
Entrepreneur
Facilitator at Healthy Start (New Haven)
Health & Wellness Coach & Trainer
KING ANDRE DAVIS (New Haven, New York, and Washington, DC)
Andre works on behalf of the inner-city and urban communities in New Haven, CT, New York, NY, and Washington, DC. He enjoys good people, good vibes, family and travel. Andre Davis has two children, one pursuing a Ph.D at Univeristy of Virginia Med School and a son, at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) persuing a Philosophy Degree. The Davis family are advid advocates of educatio.
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This week in the “HOT-Seat” at Urban Academics is Sabrina B Moore, Ph.D., the Director, Student Intervention Services at the South Carolina Department of Education. She is in charge of overseeing school safety and climate initiatives.
Dr. Moore has over 30-years of combined administrative and teaching experience. She’s also a certified trainer in Adult Mental Health First Aid, Restorative Practices, Active Shooter Response Training, and Working with At-Risk Males.
“Safety on any level starts at home, then it spreads abroad”.
Dr. Sabrina B Moore, Director of Student Interventions, SCDE
Recent Collaboration with educators, law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and schools psychologists in the development of the South Carolina School-Based Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Guidelines
Recipient of the Governor and Mrs. Richard W Riley Award for Excellence in Dropout Prevention
SCDE Video Production: Preventing the Risks of School Violence: Informed Educators
SCDE Video Production: Preventing the Risks of School Violence: Informed Students
Speaker/Presenter at local, state, or national conferences
Under Dr. Moore’s Leadership, SCDE has been awarded over 10 million in federal funds to address school safety issues
Lady Sabrina Moore Enjoys family, friends, and good times. And lives in Columbia, SC, with her husband David, son (Garrison), a recent Class of 2020, COVID-19 Graduate and President/CEO of Moore Puzzles and Gifts. Daughter (Jami) also bears the esteemed “Dr.” before her name, following in Mom’s footsteps…
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Taking the “HOT-Seat” at Urban-Academics during an Inaugural “Special Edition” Session is Lady Iline Tracey, Ed.D, and the Head Chief Woman in a town known as New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) Superintendent of Schools.
Dr. Tracey started in education very young, getting her first paid role while only sixteen years old. Her passion for learning and genuine concern for others is what got her here. If you’ve got questions, she’s got answers.
“I believe in collaboration – We can move mountains. I believe education is the great equalizer.”
Dr. Iline Tracey, Superintendent, NHPS
Notable Accomplishments:
COVID-19 hit just months into Dr. Tracey’s tenure as Interim Superintendent
Developed Literacy (Child and Adult) Programs
Dr. Tracey was working (paid) in the field of education at the age of sixteen
Grew up on a farm in the Jamaican Countryside
Her career at NHPS started at Dwight School
Highest Paid City of New Haven Employee/Official
Unanimously voted in as Super Intendent of NHPS
91% of 1,000 feedback surveys were in favor of Dr. Iline Tracey
New Haven Board of Education Meeting – August 24, 2020
Iline Tracey, Ed.D. has seven children, eight grandchildren, and her hobbies include hiking, reading, and researching.
You can contact Dr. Tracey VIA Phone: (475) 220-1003, or EMAIL: iline.tracey@newhaven.k12.ct.us. **PLEASE NO SPAM!!!
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In this Week’s “HOT-Seat”
Sexual abuse is just the tip of the ice-burg, and it’s time the conversation is brought to the table open for discussion. Children all over the world are abused and misused – Even the very institutions designed and developed to cure/fix/stop these problems are guilty of the same.
For some reason, pedophilia will always be with us as is the beggars, liar, robber, and thief. But what happens to the child with unresolved issues? Where does the wounded return when feelings of old creep up reminding a victim to feel like the perpetrator?
The “HOT-Seat” is warming up for Jocelyn Fagan (Tampa, FL), Entrepreneur, Licensed Minister, and Provisional Elder from Tampa, FL sharing her story of forgiveness and overcoming unbelievable life circumstances with a triumphant outcome. This one is sure to keep you on your toes – RAW and REAL … A story of abandonment, rejection, and sexual abuse – BUT Without Excuse/Repentance!
Lies and Damn Lies About Sexual Abuse – Jocelyn Y Fagan (Tampa, Florida), an Author, Entrepreneur, and Licensed Minister shares her story RAW and True. In the “HOT-Seat”
“I am extremely compassionate about people feeling free, not making their past determine their futures!”
Jocelyn Y Fagan, Author, Entrepreneur and Licensed Minister
Notable Achievements
Ambassadors for Circuit Court (Tampa, Family Adoptions) – Jocelyn and her husband Nathaniel Fagan are both accepting of this honor
Minister Jocelyn’s published book, Enduring The Call: A 14-Day Encounter is available NOW on Amazon Here! At the RoundTable, Jocelyn shares her personal experience in hopes that you will be willing to help a young person should they approach you with their truths. What will you do? What will you say?
Jocelyn Y Fagan is lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband Nathaniel and their son JaQ son. She is currently working on her second book.
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This week we are pulling out the “HOT-Seat” for Mr. Pierre M Reddick, whose hometown is New Haven. CT, but he only went to school there for one year – His freshman year of high school. Before that, it was a small private day school in Branford, CT, where he and his sister were no doubt the minority, but fitting in nicely.
The long ride out to Branford every day seemed daunting for many people back in New Haven, and even fewer could understand why anyone would pay for school when it’s free, and you’re not rich?
For Pierre, it was the normal course of activity, and his creativity, love of life, the outdoors, and his ability to see the world through a broader lense is because he has never felt trapped – Not in the ways of education. After leaving New Haven Public Schools, he matriculated and graduated from Fort Mill, High School, graduated from Claflin University, attended Point Part University
Pierre Reddick is Co-Founder (PIMOSH Network), and Music Director for Crunch Bunch Kids. Pierre has also been quite successful in merging roles of educator and entrepreneur. The Urban Academics “HOT-Seat” because he can deliver hacks, tips, and tricks for inner-city urban students that will help parents, providers, and teachers tremendously.
“Being a teacher does not mean we want to replace parents. We would much rather partner with parents, but at the same time I’ve played the role of father to almost 400 scholars at any given moment.”
Pierre M Reddick
Notable Accomplishments
Pierre has been involved in the education field for five (5) years, and has served families in several capacities, including but not limited to the following:
Co-Founder & Creative Director at People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher (PIMOSH)
Composition Facilitator
Crunch Bunch Music Producer
Dean of students
Five (5) Year Education Veteran in School System
HBCU Graduate (Claflin University Alum)
Interned at Atlantic Records
Lead Teacher for English Language Arts (ELA)
Music Producer & Writer
Teachers In Residence (TIR) Coordinator
Worked for CT School System
Worked for DC School System
To contact Pierre M Reddick, you can follow him on Instagram at thepierremarqui and Voisey as pthewriter to follow his new MUSIC journey
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Parents are already exhausted, and while many welcome the sound of back to school, just so they can get a break from the summer has come to an abrupt end for most parents around the country. However, parent’s reality is that they are new teachers whether they are ready or not!
Step right up, no training necessary – All parents are now school teachers, but without the salary, experience, nor a say in the matter. Here’s a parent and a professional who says …
“Parents have no choice! They’ve gotta do it, and I’m going to share with them why I believe it’s a better idea than going back to traditional school.”
Anthony Gay, President, Welcome 2 Reality, LLC
Anthony Gay is in the “Hot-Seat” this week on exhausted parents, fatherhood, and becoming a teacher during COVID. He’s an educator, entrepreneur, and writer who is devoting his life to the overall change in narrative for today’s youth!
He’s going to help parents understand this new education model and how they are adding to their resume … Teacher!
Finding success as a facilitator-teacher-trainer was easy. Designing pieces of training around mindset and how we see things as important helped many children, families, and men. So mindset shifts are something that remains as he continues to foster positive outcomes using real-world examples that are both clear and understandable.
Eventually, facilitation and teaching became a passion, and while at Post University and, he learned the art of how to researching for purpose, creating modules around existing needs he could and has designed, and develop award-winning training materials.
As the President and CEO of Welcome 2 Reality LLC and the creator of socially conscious content through media. Mr. Gay’s primary emphasis is improving communities by advocating for the equality for and rights of fathers.
Notable Accomplishments
A leader in the Realm of Fatherhood in Connecticut
Admissions Counselor at Post University
Basketball Coach (High School & College Levels)
Co-Author – Training for Cultural Competancu, Family-Centered Assessments, Fatherhood, Human TraffickingProfessionalism, Trauma, Working with Adolescents and more
Developed and Co-Created the Man-Up Program Youth Series
Multiple Award Recipient
Ran Successful Music Label
Sought After Lecturer & Seminar Presenter
Successful Entrepreneur
Anthony Gay can be reached through his Welcome 2 Reality website. Thank you for reading.
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This week in the “HOT-Seat,” a special guest from Charlotte, NC, is helping parents during COVID with a few tips on why most schools, students, and teachers fail during a candid conversation about parenting black, brown, poor, and other kids living the inner-city urban experience in America.
As a creative Executive Director, The PIMOSH Network, and Social-Entrepreneur, she has found herself serving children & families directly on the front lines for years while working alongside administrators, local, county, and state officials, a collaborator, contractor, partner, sponsor, and/or vendor.
If you’re a working parent of young kids looking for answers around education, jump in line. The administration didn’t wait until the last minute, and it simply allowed deadlines to lapse.
“People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher, the acronym for PIMOSH. Providing educational services has been ebbs & flows, peaks and valleys, and ups and downs. However, we are still here keeping relevant through the youth we serve. Involving folks in the decision-making process is a guarantee for success! “
Patrina Reddick, MSW
It’s only because PIMOSH implemented work-based learning opportunities as part of the implementation plan, countless teens got their first paid jobs, opening doors for more programs to do the same – Hire Teens! Ms. Patrina enjoys working mostly with high-achieving juniors, seniors, and undergraduate college students.
Helping school systems, state departments, and federal initiatives with educational mandates, especially those targeting black, brown, poor, and other students living the inner-city urban experience, is Ms. Patrina’s mission.
For example, in CT Raise, the federal government mandated the Grade Initiative that every child in foster care was on grade level or needed an academic plan. One phone call from Juvenile Justice and Ms. Patrina was working on the program before other departments had ever heard of the mandate.
Most after-school programs offer a tutorial program, or at least they should = After-School. Believe it or not, very few provide these services, and even less even know what an academic or educational intervention is.
This is a specialized service more than a tutorial or lame attempt at getting the unruly kids back on track. It’s more like an intervention for students (k-12) experiencing fight or flight. This student may be absent, always late or missing assignments, and never turning in homework – This Student is Failing!
Working over 20-years on the front-lines with children and families from all walks of life. PIMOSH, the service, has been tried, true and consistent in academics through arts, education, expression, and technology. She’s in the “HOT-Seat” tonight, providing help for parents during COVID.
Patrina Reddick, MSW, Executive Director, The PIMOSH Network
Patrina Reddick, MSW is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of The PIMOSH Network, Creator of Crunch Bunch Kids & Urban Academics, Writer of “No Slack Barack: How President Obama Saved My Life (Due out Fall of 2020)” takes the “HOT-Seat” with Help for Parents During COVID, and why some schools, students and teachers fail?
3 Reasons Why Schools, Students, and Teachers Fail
Environment
Whether You Get Chosen
Be Ready
On tonight’s call, Ms. Patrina will answer these questions and more at the Urban Academics Roundtable, Thursdays at 9:30 PM. Pull up a seat and join folks from all over enjoying intellectual talk around educating black, brown, and poor kids living the inner-city urban experience.
Today, Ms. Reddick dreams of partnering with existing programs from everywhere, providing Tutorial & Mentoring Services. You could be up and running in as little as 30-days. Furthermore, training supervisors and youth workers of existing programs and services are nothing more than a full circle.
She was part of the first published team through the Readers Digest Fund for Best Practices for Youth Development at YALE University School of Medicine, The Consultation Center, (1997-99). Kaye Harvey, Co-Moderator at the Urban Academics Roundtable, was also published on the same team.
Folks call Ms. Reddick when they need something done the first time correctly – She gets the job done. If you know your outcome, she will facilitate you there, beginning to end. However, during COVID-19, there is no time to re-invent wheels. Parents need help now!
“What if parents had no idea what was even happening with their child’s school? Most inner-city folks can’t find an apartment in months (with section 8), let alone over-haul the entire school system. Who is ultimately responsible for educating our children? Parents everywhere need help during COVID, and $1,200 should not stimulate anyone.”
Patrina Reddick, MSW
If parents in your area need help during COVID, CallPIMOSH Toll-Free: 844.474.6674, or Email: psreddick@urban-academics.com
Patrina is driven, positive, and self-motivated. However, she was born on August 1st, which makes her astrological sign an LEO. When Queen Patrina is not working, she is dancing, shopping, and swimming with Miley & Moe.
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This week at the Roundtable, we are pulling out a seat for Minister Dionne Thomas (Sacramento, California), Author, Entrepreneur, and Prophet to the “HOT-Seat” at the Urban Academics Roundtable for a candid discussion on opening America’s churches, public libraries, and our public schools.
This conversation is timely, as the learning our children and families once depended on and all the leadership to go with it has all be disappeared. Those coming to this table are looking for answers, but many come with answers and ideas that can move black, brown, and poor folks forward.
Minister Dionne Thomas
Dionne Thomas (Sacramento, CA) is an Author, Entrepreneur, and woman of wisdom – Some call her a prophet to this generation, but why? Could it be that she was born for a time such as this to help a wayward generation decide which way to go?
What really is going on with our learning institutions? Where’s the church? When will libraries re-open, and what is going on with the public school system in this country?
Get answers to these questions and more on Thursday night’s Roundtable
Little-girl Dionne was born into a family (paternal) with a long line of Clergy. Even she felt called to ministry at the young age of 9-years-old. Her love of family and its effect on children is the reason she is in this week’s “Hot-Seat.”
Members of the cloth in Lady Dionne’s family include, but are not limited to, great-grandfather Pastor El Vander Thomas’s grandfather Pastor Abraham Thomas, father Elder David Thomas, all now deceased were all ministers of the Gospel. Minister Dionne and her two brothers David, Jr., and Dwayne are also of the cloth. You can call it DNA or a Family Affair.
When Dionne was little, singing in the choir at her Grandfather’s church was a requirement, and she enjoys singing until this day – Will grab a microphone quick, whether it be to embellish a special song requested by an elder or to give a word folks have found valuable.
After her Grandfather retired from his church for full-time evangelism, Dionne joined Trinity Temple Church in New Haven. She was active in the church choir, state choir, participated in Sunday school and YPWW activities.
Along the journey, her aunt Evangelist Eloise Young started a singing group, which consisted of two cousins, her brother Dwayne and Minister Dionne.
She found herself serving others and volunteering in various church areas, including but not limited to serving as an Armor Bearer, a Choir Member, Intercessory Prayer Warrior, the Personal assistant to the First Lady, Sunday School President, and Sunday School Teacher.
One of her most favorable moments as a speaker of the gospel was entitled “Rekindling the Fire,” sponsored by Grace and Mercy ministry of deliverance.
Dionne, the Author, and Entrepreneur take a back seat to her passion – Speaking the gospel of Jesus Christ, which spills over into every area of her life.
Dionne is the proud mother of two children – A son, Paris, who is involved in church leadership, missions and is a minister of worship. Her daughter, N’Dia, is actively involved in her local church’s children’s ministry.
Dionne’s vision for the future is sharing the Gospel with everyone who will listen, regardless of the belief system. She is featured in the following book series: Chocolate & Diamonds for the Woman’s Soul, Volume 1.
Welcome to another segment of the Urban Academics Roundtable, where you get a good dose of food for the intellect – body, mind and soul.
The goal is to connect, educate, enlighten, equip, grow, help, inform, lead, love, share, and train black, brown and poor people who are called to children & Families, more specifically, around the line item of education, and the practical application of educating our kids.
Who was responsible for public schools in the US last year, and who will be responsible for educating our students by this time next year? Share your thoughts on these topics, questions get real answers you can use now!
County, Garry L McFadden, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Police Brutality, and “Homicide City.” Thursday at 9:30 PM (EST)
This week at the Roundtable’s “HOT-Seat” is Charlotte Mecklenburg’s 45th Sheriff Gary L McFadden, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Police Brutality, and “Homicide City.” Thursday at 9:30 PM (EST).
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