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Programs and Topics
Transformational Professional Development Services & Signature Keynotes
Strengthen culture. Elevate practice. Move your system from aspiration to execution.
Dr. A is a nationally recognized systems leader and master facilitator who partners with districts to translate belief into measurable change. His professional development and keynote experiences are designed to align vision, build collective ownership, and accelerate improvement across schools and teams.
Districts and campuses work with Dr. A to:
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Re-energize and unify staff around shared purpose, belonging, and student brilliance
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Build strong school culture grounded in identity, relationships, expectations, and accountability
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Develop leaders at every level—from central office to classroom teams
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Advance priority initiatives such as MBK, SEL, DEI, PBIS, leadership pipelines, and student success strategies
Whether facilitating a districtwide PD day, leadership retreat, or national conference, Dr. A delivers clarity, conviction, and a practical framework for implementation—not just inspiration.
This isn’t a presentation. It’s catalytic professional learning that drives systemwide momentum and lasting results.
College Application Secrets: Standing Out with Purpose, Confidence, and Strategy
Strengthen culture. Elevate practice. Move your system from aspiration to execution.
Dr. A has helped more than 1,500 students earn admission to Ivy League, highly selective, and best-fit colleges—not by chasing prestige, but by helping them tell the right story and make strategic application decisions.
In this workshop, students learn how to:
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Craft a powerful personal narrative using Dr. A’s 7-Step College Essay Method​
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- Identify colleges that are a true fit academically, socially, financially, and personally
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Use “insider moves” that make applications stand out—from recommendation strategy to activity framing to supplemental essays
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Approach the college application process with clarity, confidence, and direction, rather than pressure or uncertainty
This experience empowers students to:
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Find their voice
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Tell their story with depth and purpose
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Present themselves as scholars, leaders, and contributors to their communities
Past participants have earned admission to: University of Michigan, Cornell, Howard, Spelman, Columbia, Yale, Morehouse, NYU, USC, Penn State, and dozens of selective public and private institutions nationwide.
Students leave this workshop not only more competitive but also more self-assured, grounded, and ready for the journey ahead.
This isn’t just about getting in.
It’s about stepping into who they are becoming.
Leadership Coaching & System-Level Capacity Building
Strengthen culture. Elevate practice. Move your system from aspiration to execution.
Trained by John Maxwell and nationally recognized for transforming school and campus systems, Dr. A equips leaders to drive measurable improvement in culture, instruction, and student outcomes. His coaching goes beyond
inspiration—leaders receive practical frameworks, real-world tools, and strategic accountability to implement change that lasts.
Districts and campuses that work with Dr. A experience:
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Stronger shared leadership and clearer decision-making
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Improved staff morale, collaboration, and instructional coherence
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Higher expectations and consistency across classrooms
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Systems that sustain excellence—long after the keynote or training ends
Dr. A develops leaders who don’t just manage schools—they transform them.
My Brother’s Keeper Chapters: Building Cultures of Belonging, Identity, and Excellence
Strengthen culture. Elevate practice. Move your system from aspiration to execution.
Dr. A partners with districts to develop high-impact MBK chapters that become the heartbeat of a school’s culture—not an extracurricular afterthought. Recognized
nationally for leading the New York State MBK initiative—one of the most successful in the country—he equips leadership teams to strengthen belonging, elevate identity, and drive measurable student success.
Schools that implement Dr. A’s MBK model see:
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Improved student engagement, attendance, and persistence
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Stronger peer and mentor relationships that accelerate maturity and confidence
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Higher academic performance and on-track graduation rates
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Reduced discipline incidents and increased school pride
Dr. A provides leaders and advisors with proven structures, coaching, and implementation support—transforming MBK chapters into engines of leadership, purpose, and achievement for young men and all students they influence.
This isn’t a program. It’s a culture shift.
