Professional Development & Training

Equity-Centered SEL Workshops– Culturally responsive strategies for embedding SEL in classrooms.

Healing-Centered and Restorative Training– Building restorative circles, conflict resolution, and harm repair.

Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies– Supporting students with trauma histories through an equity lens.

Anti-Racist & Inclusive Education Workshops** – Fostering belonging and dismantling oppressive structures.

Student-Focused Programs

Equity-aligned SEL Integration– Customized programming to foster safe and inclusive environments

Healing Circles & Student Facilitation– Facilitating student-led restorative dialogues and practices

Youth Leadership Development – Empowering students to lead equity and justice initiatives.

Emotional Intelligence Coaching– One-on-one or group coaching for students on self-regulation, empathy, and resilience.

Staff & Administrator Support

Emotional Intelligence Coaching for Leaders– Enhancing eq through assessment, critical self reflection and action planning.

Equity Audits & School Climate Assessments– Evaluating policies and practices for bias and inclusivity.

Coaching for Restorative School Culture – Long-term support in shifting from punitive to restorative discipline.

Mindfulness & Educator Well-Being Programs – Reducing burnout through self-care and community care practices.

Family & Community Engagement

Parent/Caregiver SEL Workshops– Strengthening home-school connections through emotional intelligence tools.

Community Restorative Justice Initiatives– Bridging schools and communities in healing-centered practices.

Keynote Speaking and Panel Appearances (past topics below)

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) & SEL

  • "Why Black Boys Need Emotional Intelligence (And How to Teach It)"

  • "From Anger to Empowerment: EQ Strategies for Young Men of Color"

  • "The Mask of Masculinity: Helping Black Boys Embrace Vulnerability"

Leadership Development

  • "Building Kings: Leadership Development for Black & Brown Boys"

  • “From Surviving to Thriving: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders of Color”

School Culture & Climate

  • "Why School Feels Like Prison: Fixing the Culture for Black Boys"

  • "From Punishment to Purpose: Creating Schools Where Black and Brown Boys Thrive"

Restorative Justice

  • "Restorative Justice vs. Zero Tolerance: A Lifeline for Black Boys"

  • "Fights, Feuds, and Healing: Teaching Conflict Resolution for Educators"

  • "Beyond Suspensions: How Schools Can Repair Harm and Promote Healing"

Mental Health & Wellness

  • "The Weight of the Crown: Mental Health Struggles of Black Boys"

  • "Healing-Centered Classrooms: Supporting Black Boys’ Mental Wellness"

Culturally Responsive Practices

  • "Teaching Black Boys with Love: Pedagogy That Honors Their Genius"

  • "Decolonizing the Classroom: What Black Boys Really Need"

Community & Family Engagement

  • "The Village Mindset: How Communities Can Save Our Boys"

  • "From ‘At-Risk’ to ‘At-Promise’: Changing the Narrative for Black Boys"

Higher Education & Beyond

  • "Black Male College Survival Guide: Thriving at PWIs & HBCUs"

  • "From Student to Scholar: Keeping Black Men in College"

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