Topics of discussion in this episode: Growing up in with a single mom in povertyDoing well in school with the mindset that he wanted a different lifestyle Growing up in a crime-stricken neighborhood Being a tight-knit community Going to a school on the west sideBeing called a racist slur and his friends standing up for himRacial bias in grading and expectationsFinding sports in middle schoolHe remembers teachers and coach’s names that touched his lifeSplitting up his senior classHow his experience influences how he works with families Played basketball in college at Cal State San Bernardino The importance of sports for engagement Reflecting back on how hard it was for her mother Talking back and being a teenagerReflecting on his mother - mental illness and being raised in the SouthWorking at Stater Bros and how Bob Molina pushed him to do moreCoaching and becoming a PE TeacherBecoming an assistant principalStandard discipline practices and reflecting on being true to your values Interesting fashion choicesDoing what is best for kids AND the adults who work with kidsKids with behave badly when they don’t feel safeBeing scared to be a principal and receiving full support from his superintendent Being collaborative with your staffUnderstanding all studentsSupporting all kids Shifting mindsets and societal norms Suspensions and changing behaviors Kids who are engaged in sportsHis service in CIF and supporting cheerleading becoming a sportBoys and Girls ClubCall to action:Donate to: The Boys & Girls Clubhttps://www.bgca.org/Visit our website https://barrierstobridgespod.simplecast.com/Follow us on Twitter: @B_2_B_PodcastFollow us on Instagram: barriers_to_bridgesFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrierstoBridgesPodOr email us: [email protected]

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