In this episode Dr. Brandon Harris speaks on his personal experience and how that shaped his view of education, the various methods of entering the higher education space and how a shared identity impacts students. Dr. Harris, a true “Don” from Dorsey High School, details his upbringing, educational challenges and obstacles, along with barriers that he had to overcome on his educational journey. Dr. Harris and MarLan have known each other since 2005 so you already know that this one here gets deep! Turn up your device and Tap In! Dr. Brandon Harris can be reached through the following mediums ..read more

MarLan sits down with leading consulting firm owner and operator, Locha Brooks of 1st Class Educator! Hailing from the great city of St. Louis, she breaks down her educational journey towards the world of consulting, provides some history on St. Louis and uncovers the steps towards not only becoming an educational consultant but starting your own educational consulting firm. She hides NO secrets! It’s all here! If this is part of your journey, you can definitely benefit from tuning in here! She has been involved in this space for numerous years and has a blueprint plan to walk you through achi ..read more

In this episode Dr. Antonio Banks breaks down obstacles faced in higher education. Dr. Banks is the Director of Black and Male of Color Success at Compton College. He discusses the theory of "self-segregation" & counter spaces, deconstructing the issues of black students at the community college level, institutional trauma and the impact of culturally responsive pedagogy for our students.    Dr. Banks and MarLan have known each other since 2004 so you know this conversation is rich & authentic!   Turn up your device and Tap In! Dr. Antonio Banks can be reached through th ..read more

In this episode Sharifa Washington brings the HEAT! Sharifa is a mother, published author and educator who operates an organization called Our Collective Impact LLC, aimed at partnering with districts with a focus on "engaging in collaborative inquiry, research and design work to build diverse, equitable and inclusive communities in which all students, families, educators, and administrators thrive." She outlines her experiences in public education within both the LA area and in Oakland. Sharifa and MarLan engage in a powerful conversation about the goals of public education, the impact of Bla ..read more

In this episode Ruby Navarro drops knowledge on her experiences in the educational space. Coming from a family of educators, Ruby details her course of action from grade school to college and how that currently drives her. Also, we touch on the impact of race & gender in leadership, advice for parents on how to navigate the educational system and how she came into becoming an educator. Pitfalls, zeniths and a behind the scenes look into education are unveiled. Parents, you will want to tune into this one here! They're dropping knowledge on topics that parents can appreciate and benefit fro ..read more

Part II! After the initial episode being what it was, you know we had to run it back! This episode is a conversation between Principal P The MC and RA aka Mr. Jason Brown, also known as JB.  From the Oscar's incident to social media, JB touches on the realities of the media's impact on the psyche of those who subscribe to the culture. Be sure to turn in to this one!  These two brothers have known each other for almost 20 years and it shows as this discussion is electrifying and insightful. If you are interested in reaching out to JB for any speaking engagements, reach out to MarLan P ..read more

This episode consists of Principal P The MC speaking with Mr. Jason Brown, also known as JB. JB has worked in various capacities and is a proponent for freedom from the educational system for people of African descent. In this episode the discussion touches on the reasons for the disparity in academic performance, response to inappropriate behavior and the overall experience for our people within the system. These two brothers have known each other for almost 20 years and it shows as this discussion is electrifying and insightful. If you are interested in reaching out to JB for any speaking en ..read more

In Ep. 2, Principal P The MC and Dr. Gary C. Gordon, Director of Resident Education at California State University, Channel Islands, discuss the importance of perspective and authenticity. Dr. Gordon breaks down perspective and the value that others gain when you are who you are. He declares that we owe it to ourselves & others to be authentic. Also, Dr. Gordon touches on the impact that mentoring has on the youth as they navigate the obstacles of the CSU-UC education system; knowledge is dropped that can help you help your students/children etc. From beginning to end, Dr. Gordon drops gem ..read more

For Ep. 1 you will partake in a dynamic conversation with Principal P The MC and Ms. Tiffany Hampton, Principal of Slover Mountain High School in Bloomington, CA. Principal Hampton discusses the importance of building rapport with students and how her educational journey impacts her current approach to leadership. She touches on her experiences with public speaking at various conferences as well as explaining what makes an effective leader in her school setting. Ms. Hampton is an amazing individual and this is one that you do not want to miss! MarLan Parker, Principal P The MC, can be reached ..read more