Mastery For All with Mr. James O'Neal

Send us a Text Message. In Episode 9, join me for a dynamic and insightful discussion with Dr. Kristopher Childs, focusing on the provocative question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Dr. Childs, an educator, professor, and leadership consultant, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We explore the essence of mathematics, its historical context, and how its teaching methodologies can reflect and perpetuate societal biases. Our conversation delves into the concept of mathematics as a universal language meant for problem-solving and understanding the world. We examine how traditional Westernized teaching methods, focused on individualistic learning and rote memorization, contrast sharply with more collective, collaborative, and culturally rich approaches to math education. Dr. Childs emphasizes the importance of rethinking how we teach math to embrace these more inclusive perspectives. We also discuss the impact of educational practices on black boys and the necessity of fostering environments where all students, regardless of their background, can thrive in mathematics. Dr. Childs shares his approach to education that goes beyond the textbook, encouraging educators to understand and embrace the rich diversity of their students' cultures and experiences. This episode is a deep dive into the heart of math education, challenging the status quo and calling for a shift towards more equitable and inclusive practices. It's an essential listen for educators, students, and anyone passionate about the future of education. Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveMath #EmpoweringStudents #DiverseLearning #EducationalEquity #CriticalPedagogy #CulturalResponsiveness

Send us a Text Message. Join me in Episode 8 for a stimulating discussion with Richard Bobinchuck, a K-12 Educational Consultant. We dive into the challenging question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Richard, with his extensive experience in mathematics education, offers a unique perspective, examining the historical contributions of black and brown mathematicians and the role of systemic factors in math instruction. Our conversation highlights how teaching methodologies can inadvertently uphold biases, affecting the educational journey of diverse student groups. We delve into the transformative nature of culturally responsive teaching and the significance of addressing learning barriers in students. Richard emphasizes the importance of quality resources, individualized instruction, and the necessity of understanding students' learning styles to ensure equitable math education. His insights on breaking down preconceived notions and stereotypes in mathematics are particularly compelling, urging educators to rethink their approach to teaching. Richard's commitment to advancing education shines through as he discusses the importance of scaffolding and building confidence in students, especially those who have been historically marginalized. We explore how mathematics can be a tool for empowerment and success for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. Join us in this enlightening episode as we navigate the complexities of math education and its impact on shaping equitable learning experiences. Richard's passion and expertise provide valuable insights for educators, students, and anyone interested in the future of math education. Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveTeaching #EmpoweringStudents #DiverseLearning #EducationalEquity #CriticalPedagogy #CulturalResponsiveness

Send us a Text Message. In Episode 7 of our podcast series, I engage with Antwan Allen in a stimulating dialogue on the intricate question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Antwan, with his deep experience in education, brings a nuanced perspective on how mathematical education intersects with societal issues. Our conversation explores the nature of mathematics as an objective discipline and how its teaching practices can have implicit biases affecting students, especially black boys. We delve into the systemic aspects of math education, questioning how mathematical practices over time, especially in a competitive, industrial-focused society, have led to disparities. Antwan sheds light on the challenges and triumphs in math education, emphasizing the need for a collective and inclusive approach. He shares his journey and experiences in teaching math, highlighting the importance of understanding math beyond just procedures, and how this understanding impacts students' mathematical identities. Antwan's insights on creating educational environments that nurture and empower students are profound. He emphasizes the need for educators to explore their own math journeys and beliefs, understand the math content deeply, and ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with mathematics. Join us for this eye-opening episode that promises to enhance your understanding of mathematics and its role in shaping equitable educational experiences. Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveMath #EmpoweringStudents #DiverseLearning #EducationalEquity #CriticalPedagogy #CulturalResponsiveness

Send us a Text Message. In Episode 6, I delve into a thought-provoking conversation with Jen Arberg, exploring the nuanced question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Jen, with her 24 years of experience in math education, offers a unique perspective on this complex topic. Our discussion navigates through the aspects of math instruction, the impact of teacher biases, and the importance of fostering positive math identities in students, particularly in black boys. The episode further examines how math instruction, when not consciously inclusive, can inadvertently marginalize certain student groups. Jen shares her experiences and insights on the need for systemic changes in math education, emphasizing the importance of representation in the classroom, both in terms of teachers and the mathematicians students learn about. Jen's journey from the classroom to educational leadership highlights the transformative power of education when it is geared towards inclusivity and equity. Her passion for ensuring every student sees themselves as mathematicians resonates throughout the conversation, offering both inspiration and practical advice for educators. Join us for this enriching and educational episode that promises to challenge your perceptions and ignite a passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive learning environment in math education. Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveTeaching #EmpoweringStudents #DiverseLearning #EducationalEquity #CriticalPedagogy #CulturalResponsiveness

Send us a Text Message. In Episode 5, I am joined by Adrienne Baytops-Paul for a compelling exploration of the query: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Adrienne, with her extensive background in math pedagogy, brings forth an enlightening perspective on the accessibility and representation in math education. The episode navigates through the importance of culturally responsive teaching and the significant role of educators in shaping student perceptions and experiences in math. Throughout the conversation, we delve into the challenges faced by black boys in the educational system, addressing the concept of adultification and its impact. Adrienne shares her transformative approach to 'detracking' in math education, promoting a more equitable and inclusive learning environment. We also touch upon the power of language and representation in math textbooks and how these elements can either alienate or empower students. This episode is not just an academic discussion; it's a transformative dialogue that sheds light on the nuances of math education and its broader societal implications. Join us in this enriching episode as we explore how mathematics can be a tool to develop humanity and bring about systemic change in education. #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveMath #EmpoweringStudents #ThoughtProvokingEducation #SystemicChange #DiversePerspectives #EducationalEquity Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MasteryForAll #Education #MathEducation #Teachers #InclusiveMath #EmpoweringStudents #ThoughtProvokingEducation #SystemicChange #DiversePerspectives #EducationalEquity

Send us a Text Message. Join me, James O'Neal, in an illuminating Episode 4, as we delve into the heart of a critical question with our esteemed guest, Rolanda Baldwin: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Rolanda, with her unique journey from an engineer to an educator, offers profound insights into the nuanced layers of racism in math education. In this episode, we explore the challenges of a procedural approach to math teaching in the U.S., which often fails to represent diverse identities, particularly impacting people of color and females. Rolanda passionately advocates for reshaping math education to be more inclusive and engaging, fostering a learning environment where every student feels valued and capable. We also discuss the importance of building math confidence and changing traditional education practices to empower students, especially black boys, and cultivate diverse math identities. This episode is not just a conversation – it's a revelation of the need for systemic change in education and an inspirational call to action. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, passion, and a vision for a more equitable and inclusive future in math education. This is a must-watch for educators, parents, and anyone committed to making a difference in our educational landscape. Let’s Connect For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #InclusiveMath #EmpowermentInEducation #SystemicChange #DiverseMathIdentities #EducationalEquity #InspiringEducators #MathConfidence #ChangeMakers #EducationForAll #RedefiningMath #MasteryForAll

Send us a Text Message. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration with me, James O'Neal, as we delve into an eye-opening conversation with Christopher Roblesz in our third episode. This episode is a profound journey examining the question, "Is Math a Racist Subject?" Through Christopher's expertise, we unravel the nuanced layers of racial biases in math education access and the transformative power of relational teaching. Discover the importance of a deep, early understanding of mathematics, and how this shapes students' futures. We journey through effective teaching strategies, the crucial role of representation in education, and the essential involvement of parents in the mathematical journey of their children. Join us as we confront systemic educational challenges, discussing innovative approaches to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. This episode is not just a discussion - it's an awakening to the realities of educational inequality and a call to action for change. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and part of a movement towards a more just educational world. This episode is a must-watch for educators, parents, students, and anyone passionate about creating a better future through education. Let’s Connect! For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #EmpoweringEducation #MathEquity #InnovativeTeaching #ParentalInvolvement #EducationalJustice #SystemicChange #MathForAll #DiverseEducation #LearningTransformation #EquityInAction #MasteryForAll

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a captivating episode of our series, where I, James O'Neal, engage in a riveting dialogue with Dr. Kimberly Melgar. Together, we delve into the heart of a crucial question that resonates across classrooms and communities: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" This episode promises a deep dive into the nuances of math education, examining the intersection of teaching practices, accessibility, and their impact on diverse student groups. Dr. Melgar, with her profound experience and insights, joins us in exploring these complex themes. We challenge traditional perspectives, dissect the historical context of math education, and ponder its implications in today's society. Our conversation goes beyond the classroom, touching on broader issues of equity and inclusion. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode, where we uncover layers of educational practices and their far-reaching consequences. Tune in for an enlightening experience that promises to shift paradigms and ignite a passion for transformative change in education. Let’s Connect! For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #InclusiveMath #EducationalEquity #ThoughtProvokingEducation #ChangeMakers #DiversePerspectives #MathForAll #EmpoweringEducators #RethinkingMath #EducationReform #SystemicChange

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a thought-provoking journey with me, James O'Neal, as we dive deep into a critical question: "Is Math a Racist Subject?" In this eye-opening episode, we're joined by the remarkable Joe Loftstedt, a luminary in the field of math education. Joe brings to light the systemic challenges and biases within our educational structures, especially as they pertain to mathematics. We explore the power dynamics in accelerated math programs, the unique hurdles faced by black and brown students, and how these experiences shape their academic trajectories. This conversation isn't just about math; it's about the broader societal implications and the ingrained inequities in our educational system. As we unravel these complex themes, Joe shares his personal mission to empower educators and students in rural communities, ensuring equitable access to quality math education. His insights illuminate the profound impact that knowledgeable, passionate teachers can have on shaping young minds and futures. This episode is more than a discussion; it's a call to action. It challenges us to rethink our perspectives, confront uncomfortable truths, and actively work towards a more equitable educational landscape. Whether you're an educator, a parent, a student, or simply someone interested in the intersection of education and social justice, this episode is a must-listen. Join us on this enlightening journey, as we not only ask tough questions but also seek meaningful solutions. Tune in, engage, and be part of the change. Together, let's break down barriers and build a future where every student has the opportunity to excel in mathematics and beyond. Let's Connect! For booking and other inquiries please email me at info@mrjamesoneal.com. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at www.mrjamesoneal.com. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: FB/IG: @mr.jamesoneal LI/TW: @mrjamesoneal I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #MasteryForAll #MathEducation #SocialJustice #EquityInEducation #MathEquity #EducationReform #STEMDiversity #InclusiveEducation #MathForAll #RacialEquityInEd #TeachMath #EmpowerEducators #EducationForChange #BreakingBarriersInSTEM #MasteryForAll

Send us a Text Message. People always ask people who do great things, how do they stay balanced? I was in a service one day and I heard a preacher say that life is not about balance it's about rhythm. When he said that, a light bulb went off. No one asked Jordan how balanced he was when he won all 6 rings. No one asked Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, TD Jakes, Nadal, Federer, Usain Bolt, about balance! These people are NOT balanced, they are focused and greatness takes focus! I know we ask, how do we stay balanced, what we really need to ask is how do we find the rhythm of our passions. Wherever those passions lead you, it's always good to find how to flow into where your greatness is leading now! All the people I mentioned above did not become great when they won, they became great when they decided to try it again after not receiving the results they wanted when they tried! Greatness is not made in front of others, it's made when NO ONE is watching. #MasteryForAll I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. From 2012 to 2019 I went to every McKeesport graduation except for one because of my brother's 30th birthday trip 😂. However, I went to every graduation because it was the culmination of my time with my students! They walked across the stage and I walked with them becasue I was a part of them getting this place. I took pride in knowing that. I take pride in knowing that my class was a door for them to walk through the door of graduation. I am serious when I say, I am about #MasteryForAll. In this podcast I share my heart for education in hopes that you will do the thing that makes you smile. Teacher, administrator, parent, YOU MATTER!!!! I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. Listen, this podcast is going to set you on 🔥🔥🔥. Because I bring it!!! I'm just going to let this sit right here... ALL KIDS DESERVE GRADE LEVEL INSTRUCTION!!!!! I'll just leave it where it is! #MasteryForAll I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. I did not know anything about honors classes until my 8th-grade year when I was invited to take Algebra 1 as an accelerated class by Mrs. Simmons. I knew the gifted kids always left our classes and did other things; I just never knew why I was never invited. After teaching for the last 15 years, I have realized several truths about students who end up in honors classes. I repeated the last one on purpose because what I have found is that parental involvement is not just a matter of "care"; it's a socio-economic issue. Parents who have done well in school usually fare better than those who have not and are less intimidated by the system. Therefore, they are more likely to be involved and have higher-paying jobs, which affords them the opportunity to, once again, be involved. I have had the opportunity to interact with families on both sides of the aisle, and I know for a fact that money is a significant indicator of whether a student will be in my advanced classes or not. In this podcast, I share what teaching advanced courses has really taught me about access. #MasteryForAll I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. In 2019, McKeesport, PA, was named the 4th most dangerous city in America of cities with more that 10,000 people, according to Alarms.org. I taught in this district for 7 years until 2015. Yes, this district had its challenges; however, the school, Founders' Hall, became an oasis for those kids and for us teachers because we were family! Teaching here taught me a lot. It showed me that... The experience I had from 2008-2015 will never be forgotten. It made me the teacher I am today, and I am proud of it. I learned that ALL kids want to learn, and if you show them that they can, they will work their behind off for you! I hope this podcast inspires you to continue to tear down stereotypes about black poor kids in the hood. #MasteryForAll I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. For seven years, I taught in a school district where I was the only black male teacher of the district. This was out of 2 elementary schools, one large middle school, and one high school. The previous black male teachers retired the year before I joined the district and I stayed the only one for the next 7 years. Though I was the only black male teacher, 45% of the school identified as black. That district served close to 3,500 students. The next district I had the privilege of teaching at was a more affluent district where 97% of the students there were White and 2% of the student population was black. This district served close to 4,000 students. In both cases I learned a lot about ME and what I believed. I learned the importance of representation and how without it, many times, students did not feel like they had someone to relate to. I learned that many of my black students looked up to me as a father, big brother, a uncle and they were excited to see my "face in the place". I wore being the only with pride until I realized that I was the only! This podcast deals with the real lessons I learned in both districts and how much I grew into who I am today. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. I remember the time when I had a lesson that was a total disaster, even though I had hoped to impress some important folks from the State. Needless to say, it didn't go as planned, and I felt like I let everyone down, including my principal, who reminded me that my job was at stake. I was really down on myself because I knew I could do better. But instead of giving up, I picked myself up and decided to plan a lesson that was engaging, collaborative, and centered on deep understanding of mathematical concepts. That lesson turned out to be a huge success, earning me National Boards and even making me a finalist for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). I want to encourage you that even when things seem to be going wrong, you can always bounce back. Don't let a setback define you. Instead, choose to learn from it and move forward. I like to call those moments "unanticipated results" because they can actually lead to greater success if you're willing to keep trying. So get back up and keep going! I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. Happy new season to all of you! I am thrilled to announce that Season 2 is finally here, and I couldn't be more excited. During the past few months, I've taken some time away to reflect and learn, and now I'm ready to share some amazing content with you. In this podcast episode, I'll be discussing an important topic that's been on my mind lately: the connection between education and adult life. It's become clear to me that we're not adequately preparing our students for success in this rapidly changing world. As I've worked on building my own business, I've come to appreciate the power of automation and the fact that AI is here to stay. By embracing these technological advancements, we can streamline our lives and become more efficient. However, we're currently missing out on that efficiency and real-world connection in our education system. So, in this podcast episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts on what we're missing and how we can make education more impactful for the future of our children. I hope you'll tune in and join the conversation. #MasteryForAll I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out info@mrjamesoneal.com

Send us a Text Message. Aftermath: a club after math class that focuses on the aftermath of black boys pursing after math. Yeah, it's a pun and it's intentional. My school is made up of 60% Black students. Out of that 60%, 50% are males. In 8th grade, Math 1-2 is the highest math class offered at my school. It is split into semesters. The first semester is Math 1 and the second semester is Math 2. Given our demographics, it would be expected to have Black male representation in the class. Every other demographic had been represented in the class with an enormous amount of female, Asian, and White representation. Yet there were none between the 2016-2017 school year and just one in the 2017-2018 school year. I took these statistics personal because of how I identify and I started a club to support Black males transitioning into Math 1-2. The club is designed to pick top performing 20-25 Black males entering my school. During 6th and 7th grade we meet on Mondays to talk about the importance of representation, excellence, and identity. The goal of Aftermath is to inspire and support these brilliant scholars to stay in competitive rankings with their peers. Math is the ONLY class that can be pushed down to lower grade levels. With that, students can get head start on high school courses, therefore, opening their schedule to other classes as many of them take college courses for free at the high school level. This advantage is for everyone and yet sometimes we do not support the ones that are disadvantaged. I happy to report that over the past five years we have had 4-5 black boys taking Math 1-2 and all of them scoring fives (the highest level) on their State tests. The rest of the boys are in Math 1, a high school level math class that is taken year-round. I believe that teachers gatekeepers! They can either open the gate for others or keep the gates closed only accepting what they view as the norm. Aftermath is DESTROYING the norms at Piedmont! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! For booking and other inquiries 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: 𝐅𝐁/𝐈𝐆: @𝐦𝐫.𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐈/𝐓𝗪: @𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 I look forward to helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐀𝐥𝐥

Send us a Text Message. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥!!!! Research has proven 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 again that one of the 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 of students' success are 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝗪𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐀𝐍, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴; 𝘐 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯! A 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 of me 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄! I often tell 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫. I rather be the door, giving students access to a world they may have 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. Teachers, we are 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬. We can invite students into spaces that they otherwise have been shunned from. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐏𝐎𝐂 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲, "𝐈 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬". 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥? 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! For booking and other inquiries 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: 𝐅𝐁/𝐈𝐆: @𝐦𝐫.𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐈/𝐓𝗪: @𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 I look forward to helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐀𝐥𝐥

Send us a Text Message. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞!!! When I was growing up, 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. I grew up in a time when 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴, 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. As I gotten older and became a teacher, the world changed. 𝗪𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠! Some of it has led to great change while other parts of this have led to rebellious mindsets that really do not want to submit to anything. 𝘠𝘦𝘵, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵. I believe that 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! That as teachers masters their content, they have the chance to share that mastery with their kids. Buuuuut it has to make sense. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 "𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠" 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. There may be steps to follow. There may be situations that you have to persevere through, but 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! Listen, I may not eeeeeeeeeeeever use the quadratic formula outside of my profession...𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐎𝗪 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗪𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭. I can make sense of it and put all parts together. 𝘐𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴? 𝗪𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴...𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄!!! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! For booking and other inquiries 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨@𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. To find other videos and more inspiration check out my website at 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦. Feel free to connect with me on any of the social media platforms: 𝐅𝐁/𝐈𝐆: @𝐦𝐫.𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐈/𝐓𝗪: @𝐦𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 I look forward to helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery. #𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐀𝐥𝐥