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For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode educator, speaker, and author Dr. Gemar Mills joins JP for an exchange about educational wellness, the role of parents in teaching, and intellectual curiosity. About Dr. Gemar Mills: Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, Gemar Mills is an American author and speaker and was the youngest principal (27) of Malcolm X Shabazz High School, one of the most troubled schools in the Newark Public Schools District. While there, he accomplished the unthinkable by drastically improving student test scores, created a safe school atmosphere and made the students believe in themselves, the school and in education again. Under his leadership the illustrious school pride and sports culture was featured on Sports Illustrated award winning series “Underdogs”. In addition, Star-Ledger released a series of articles and a documentary authenticating the school’s turnaround. Mills holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Math Education from Montclair State University and a Master of Educational Leadership from American Intercontinental University. About JP Reynolds: Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. Conversation Topics: The Shift in Modern Education (3:12) • Parents Stepping in as Teachers (9:21) • Intellectual Curiosity (14:14) Book Choices: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell Tears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stircrazypodcast/support
Derrick and Von met up with the dynamite school administrator, Dr. Gemar Mills. They discussed his upbringing in Paterson, NJ, what got him into education, his amazing stint as the Principal at Shabazz High School, importance of the positive male influence, music, tv, future ventures, and more!
This episode is with the Dr. Gemar Mills. In this podcast, Dr. Mills takes us on his journey from the Christopher Columbus Projects (CCP) to one of the most important voices in education today. We then have the fine print discussion on school reform. Sit back and enjoy. Dr. Mills was just 27 when he became the principal of Malcolm X. Shabazz high in Newark NJ. At the helm, he transformed Shabazz in a few short years from a virtual war zone to a school in which hope filled the halls. After four successful years at the helm, Mills decided to walk away, lured by an offer to become the chief education officer for a well-funded New York City-based nonprofit called The Future Project, which he says is working in about 50 campuses across America—including Shabazz and a half dozen other schools in Newark—to reinvent the structure of the nation’s high schools. Today Dr. Gemar Mills is Executive Director of College Achieve Public Schools Paterson Dr. Mills can be reached... Twitter: @PrincipalMills Instagram: @principalmills --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/readthefineprint/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readthefineprint/support
State of Urban Education w. Dr. Gemar Mills
State of Urban Education w. Dr. Gemar Mills
Gemar Mills is an American author and speaker, and is the Chief Education Officer of the Future Project. He obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Math Education from Montclair State University. In 2005, Gemar Mills began teaching math at East Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. While working fulltime, he began his graduate studies at American Intercontinental University where he earned a Master's of Educational Leadership. A true educational scientist at heart, Mills earned his doctorate degree in administration, policy, and curriculum from Seton Hall University.
What does it take to master your mind so that you can master your life? How do you cultivate a winning mentality that will help you overcome obstacles and create possibility? In this episode, we chat with with educator, coach, mentor, Paterson, NJ native Gemar Mills (a.k.a "The Turnaround Principal") about his road to self-discovery through education and how he helped to turn around schools and the lives of thousands of children in the state of NJ. As Gemar mentions,"Your mindset will either be to your demise or your success. You have to figure out the context in which you thrive the most." In 2005, after graduating from Montclair State University with a Bachelors of Science in Math Education, Gemar started his teaching career. By 2009, at the age of 28, Mills was promoted to Principal of Malcom X Shabazz - one of the most troubled schools in the Newark Public Schools District, with a history of low-test scores, MXS was threatened with possibility of closure. Mills took on the challenge and fully implemented his strategy of education reform by becoming an accessible and relatable leader for the school community. He accomplished the unthinkable, by drastically improving student test scores, created a safe school atmosphere and made the students believe in their selves, the school and in education again. Gemar's story to becoming the Turnaround Principal is one that we all can learn from. Despite the odds against you, there always is a way. You just have to willing to do the work to find it. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsdrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Growing up in the inner-city of Paterson, NJ - How getting 400 stitches as an adolescent changed Gemar's life - How Gemar knew that he had a gift for motivating students - How Gemar became a principal by the age of 28 - The best "accident" of Gemar's career - 2 Keys to making change - Working around in a turnaround school - How to gain respect as a leader - The importance of timely, accurate responses - Building the Gemar Mills brand - Building confidence and believing in oneself - The mentor that had a HUGE impact on Gemar's life - Thinking big - Gemar's morning ritual SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/gemar-mills ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY OF THE WEEK FOR "BRAND YOU LIKE A BOSS": www.dreamsindrive.com/win JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND GEMAR MILLS ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/principalmills Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/principalmills FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK MASTERMIND: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook
Mr.Turn Around Principal aka Gemar Mills talks #EverybodyEatsPodcast through the challenges and triumphs of being a young principal at one of the worst schools in New Jersey.His story shows why you should follow your gut and talents, and just how doing that can change the world. Even if you are not an educator, this is a story that is not worth missing! Take a listen! Let us know who you want to hear next. T • IG @YoStayHungry #YoStayHungry #EverybodyEatsPodcast STAY HUNGRY is a culinary experience, the fuses a connection between food, beverage, and hip-hop. YoStayHungry.com
Gemar Mills also known as "The Turn Around Principal" shares his journey from the New Jersey Projects to becoming an award winning principle by 30. This is a gritty and raw episode for Culture Change Agent's & educators.