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Building Our Network of Diversity
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The BONDcast is a space for conversations related to the The Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, which is committed to advancing efforts to recruit, develop, support, empower, and retain male educators of color. The BOND Project demonstrates its commitment through professional enrichment, mentoring, scholarship, and fellowship activities for educators across the country. CONNECT: BondEducators.org Info@BondEducators.org

  1. Blending Purpose with Entrepreneurship

    JAN 27

    Blending Purpose with Entrepreneurship

    Dr. Christopher Roblész, founder and CEO of Math N’ More, shares how powerful we can become when we blend purpose with entrepreneurship. He’s been doing it for years now, and he gives us the inside scoop.

    22 min
  2. The Pursuit of Excellence and Impact

    JAN 13

    The Pursuit of Excellence and Impact

    Teacher, principal, program coordinator, National Board candidate, and speaker, Dr. Kyle Bacon shares what he’s learned about the pursuit of excellence and impact across the two plus decades of his wide-ranging career.

    31 min
  3. Reflections of a Teacher of the Year

    JAN 6

    Reflections of a Teacher of the Year

    Mr. Leon Smith, a nationally-renown educator, leader, and policy advocate, shares his reflections on a lifetime of service: his challenges, his triumphs, and a few of the many role models who have inspired his award-winning career.

    37 min
  4. The Power of Social Connectedness

    12/23/2025

    The Power of Social Connectedness

    Dr. Jeremy Holloway is the Assistant Professor and Director ofGeriatric Education at the University of North Dakota and Equity Professor at Highlands University. He explains how his professional and personal experiences have taught him that social connectedness is one of the keys to success for everystakeholder in education—and that means all of us.   His book, The Social Determinants of Health Toolkit, is on sale now.   You can get in touch with him via email at Jeremy.holloway@tellegacy.com.

    32 min
  5. A Coach's Mindset

    12/16/2025

    A Coach's Mindset

    Mario Jovan is the founder of Messy Roots, an organization that connects social impact leaders and coaches in ways that transform the lives of their organizations and the communities they serve. Mario explains how his blend of artistry, storytelling, and leadership coaching have always been a part of his journey.  Now, he uses those tools to uplift his community.

    43 min
  6. The Stories We Tell Ourselves (and Our Students)

    12/09/2025

    The Stories We Tell Ourselves (and Our Students)

    2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2023 NEA Horace Mann Award winner, Mr. Lee Perez, shares what he’s learned about the profound impact of storytelling in the classroom.

    28 min
  7. How HBCUs Can Support the Male Educator Pipeline

    11/25/2025

    How HBCUs Can Support the Male Educator Pipeline

    National-award winning educator Darren Rainey, Sr., Program Manager for the Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Educators for Delaware State University, shares his insider’s view of how HBCUs can support the male educator pipeline.

    42 min
  8. Nonreflective People Can Never Be Highly Effective People

    11/18/2025

    Nonreflective People Can Never Be Highly Effective People

    BET Honors in Excellence in Education Award and Microsoft History Makers Award winner Kwame Simmons, Sr., founder of The Simmons Advantage, shares strategies that balance high expectations, empathy, resilience, self-care, and community service in education.

    42 min
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The BONDcast is a space for conversations related to the The Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project, which is committed to advancing efforts to recruit, develop, support, empower, and retain male educators of color. The BOND Project demonstrates its commitment through professional enrichment, mentoring, scholarship, and fellowship activities for educators across the country. CONNECT: BondEducators.org Info@BondEducators.org

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  • Creator
    Building Our Network of Diversity
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Building Our Network of Diversity
  • Show Website
    BONDcast