Why Teach Spoken Word - Episode 1

This is my first episode and I am excited that you came to listen!  It is the spoken word that I have performed before thousands of people!  In this episode I introduce myself and talk about how I became a teacher.  Black male teachers make up 2% of the teaching population hear in America.  My matriculation through K-12 schooling was no easy feat but in 8th grade a teacher by the name of Mrs. Simmons changed my life.  Her expectations of me changed what I would be exposed to as a student.  This experience put me on the path that I am on today. 

I am soooooooooooo excited to talk about the most impactful parts of this spoken word.  I have NEVER gotten a chance to fully unpack the meaning behind the words spoken from my journey.  This will be an intimate time as you seek to get to know who Mr. James O'Neal is.  I want you to feel empowered that your decisions and your actions make a difference!  I wouldn't be the teacher I am today without all those who contributed to my path, especially Mrs. Simmons!

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I look forward in helping your students, teachers, parents, and any educational stakeholder reach mastery.  #MasteryForAll