I didn’t have a lot of Black teachers when I was in school, especially those who were men. The first was my eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Farley. Having him as a teacher is something I’ll never forget. He made me realize I could do so much more in the classroom instead of just saying, “I can’t do something.”
Mr. Farley’s motivation is the reason why I want to be a teacher. I am currently pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Cincinnati State to make that a reality. I’m also working with The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship in Cincinnati to gain classroom experience working with kids. I want to be a positive role model like Mr. Farley was for me so future generations of Black students can see someone that looks like them and believes in them.
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