Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.’” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. Continue reading
Hakim Hughley made a name for himself in the D.C. area as one of the founding members of “Team Major”. That venture allowed Hakim and his friends to plan parties and events at an early age. While event planning seems to be a fun initiative, the group also remained conscience of community and civic duties. … Continue reading