Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor

This 9th grader had a cumulative grade point average of 0.75. He skipped school every other Friday (14 absences). Socializing and surviving was more a priority than academic success... But a few teachers never gave up on him. And in 2022, this young man earned his Ph.D. #Believe

Convocation speaker urges educators to go 'all in' to make a difference nvdaily.com/nvdaily/convoc… via @nvdaily

5 workshops. 2 keynotes. 6 schools. One purpose. 🎤

This week, I had the privilege of pouring into educators—challenging, encouraging & reminding them that what they do matters.

I pray I inspired someone to keep making a difference.

This is more than work. This is ministry. 🙏🏾

The most powerful intervention is exceptional instruction. Honored to challenge and inspire nearly 300 instructional leaders as we explored The Power of Tier 1. When we invest in teacher capacity, we change outcomes for every student—not just those receiving interventions.

What if our words are powerful enough to limit a student’s future or expand their vision of what is possible?

Speak life. Inspire belief. Elevate potential.

Do it on purpose.