People often ask me "Why do you teach."

People often ask me "Why do you teach." I teach because students have touched me in a positive way. Teaching has made me a better person and parent. A shout-out to three of my former students' that are thriving Jabari, Rogelio, and Oscar.

Teacher, Coach, Inventor

So proud of my former student-athlete now coaching and the basis for a story in my new book "Thoughts of an Urban Teacher." He is teaching and coaching at the high school level. He also has a new patent pending and business venture.

From Mexico to LA to Rome

Rogelio is a former student of mine that contacted me via social media. He is from Mexico, studied here in the USA with me and is now studying in Rome, Italy to become a priest. I am so proud to have had the opportunity to work with Rogelio. I interviewed him during my research for my book "A Teacher's View, Education in America."

From Southgate to Hollywood

One of my former student's, Oscar Leon is living his dream by following his passion for painting. He now has his own studio in Hollywood. We all expect to be able to say "I knew him when..." Keep going, Oscar. This is an example of his paintings.

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Thoughts of an Urban Teacher: What do you do when students say "I Think I Am Worthless", "Shut the Fu.. Up", "I Am Afraid of Donald Trump", "I Didn't Eat Last Night", "Fu..ing Bald Headed Mother Fu..er" and "I Want to Be An Engineer" ?Thoughts of an Urban Teacher: What do you do when students say "I Think I Am Worthless", "Shut the Fu.. Up", "I Am Afraid of Donald Trump", "I Didn't Eat Last Night", "Fu..ing Bald Headed Mother Fu..er" and "I Want to Be An Engineer" ?

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