Does any of the children in your family attend a Montessori School? Many of our black and brown parents report having never heard of Montessori schools, but they have been around for years. What is now known as Montessori Education was established by a woman named Maria Montessori, whose idea was to create an environment embracing the holistic approach to each child, fostering lifelong explorative and self-paced learning.
The thing is, the Montessori learning/teaching style is nothing new – ALL of the thousands of the children I’ve worked with over the years were born with that philosophy built right in. The problem presents itself when a child does not conform to the request of the parent, teacher, or both; Punishment is likely to happen before the unsuspecting adult has time to help little Sally or Johnny process the why and what will make the attitude or tantrum go away. Almost 100% of the time, children will tell you what happened if they don’t know how they felt about what happened and why.
In my personal experience, there were no Montessori schools in my neighborhood. Still, I can imagine many parents, teachers, and others have been embracing similar teaching styles without adding Lady Maria Montessori’s name to the mix. But, I digress. The desired outcome is to raise conscious and good productive citizens in the world with something to offer someone else. It doesn’t always work out that way, but this Chosen Visionary in the HOT-Seat has made it her life’s work to develop young people worldwide. She shares her story of overcoming barriers to being one of the first black folks to open a Montessori school in Connecticut and the only one in both the Hill and Fair Haven sections of New Haven.
Notable Accomplishments
Black Owned Enterprise Business
Community Organizing Guru
First Black Woman to Open Montessori School in New Haven, CT
Motivating is the most powerful piece to your drive; without it, you have none (drive). Merely thinking about the people you want to meet, places you want to go, and the things you want to do won’t happen if an action or some kind of movement is not taken. Almost every young person I work with has a dream, something they really want; However, few have a plan or vision for how they will attain it.
In my work at PIMOSH, which is an acronym for People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher. So, you know how many motivating means to me – It’s our middle name.
This week’s Chosen Visionary in the HOT-Seat is an example of all things motivation fueled by faith and self-determination. From her earliest of days, she didn’t feel challenged by any of her teachers; then finally special People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher (PIMOSH) showed up and because of the relationships built with positive adults and peers, she has dedicated her life to motivating other Black and Brown students all over the world.
“Fina A Way; Or Make a Way!
Rev.Doctor Tarin Hampton (Norfolk, VA)
This Week In The HOT-Seat
Rev. Dr. Tarin Hampton (Norfolk, VA) has been a University Educator for over 30 years. She earned her Ph.D. in Expository Preaching in 2011 from Faith Evangelical Seminary, Kumasi, Ghana, and her Ed.D is in Educational Leadership, completed in 2002 from Clark Atlanta University. She is a Full Professor at Norfolk State University and the Department Head for the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. She served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, West Africa on a Sabbatical Contract invitation for almost 3 years, and was instrumental in collaboratively establishing the Dance Major in the Department of Music, which is now the Department of Music and Dance. She maintains her connections to UCC as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arts as a Dissertation Advisor. She is a two-time recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship (2000 – Morocco and Tunisia, and 2008 – Ghana, West Africa). She has participated in and organized numerous Community Service Projects and Educational Conferences throughout her teaching career. She is serving as our Academic Advisor for Life Changes Ministries, Kumasi, Ghana.
Notable Accomplishments
Award (2016): National Leader of the Year from Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance National Dance Society
Award (2015): Minority Leadership Awards – Shape America, formerly the AAHPERD National Association American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
President of National Dance Society – Coming Soon (2021)
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When this Chosen Visionary is simply Lady Tarin, she enjoys what she does best, dancing working out and working with students at Norfolk University. What a blessing she is, and she will be listed in the Urban Academics Speaker’s Bureau launching January 2020!
The Urban Academics Roundtable is your weekly dose of shareable content around Academics & Education. Each week, the goal is to educate, encourage, inform, inspire, lead, motivate, share, teach black, brown, and poor folks worldwide.
Who should attend? Administrators, Educators, Child Advocates, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Mental Health Professionals, Parents, Students, Upward Mobile Professionals, School Systems Interested in Change, Teachers, and any People Involved in Motivating Our Students Higher (PIMOSH) Affiliates.
Thank you for being here. Suppose someone has invited you to have a seat here at the RoundTable, especially for a reservation for the “HOT-Seat” you are honored among peers and considered a thought leader in your work. Your accolades speak for themselves – Welcome aboard!
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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Clarissa Clay, Blerd City’s Founder and Executive Producer
Lady Clairesa Clay (Brooklyn Born) takes intellectual talk on black, brown, and poor folks storytelling, and how they tell our stories. She’s a creative entrepreneur ready to accept a seat a the Urban Academics RoundTable.
Clairesa Clay (BLERD CITY’s Founder and Executive Producer) is an educator, entrepreneur, and writer who has developed cultural programs in films, visual arts, and literature serving in conjunction with academic and artistic organizations as well as many independent artists with whom she’s had the pleasure of working with.
Blerd City’s vision came out of Lady Clairessa’s vision for combining education with the arts that are stimulating and captivate both sides of the brain. Black Nerds (BLERDs) are probably the most underutilized group in the country and abroad. The conference, which is normally held in July will be postponed due to the current NO Events happening around the world. When new dates and venues are announced, whether face-to-face or virtual, you can find it here at Urban Academics Online!
Clairesa’s debut film garnered notable awards and she is also a published writer. For the past 20 years, she has taught English with the New York City Department of Education serving urban inner-city students.
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