Beyond Stereotype threat: Helping Black and Brown Boys Thrive, with Dr. Olufemi Fadeyibi

OverviewIn this episode of Rooted to Thrive Conversations, host Rochelle Peterson-Ansari (Professor P) engages in a discussion with Dr. Olufemi Fadeyibi, an expert in mentoring interventions and closing the achievement gap for Black and Brown boys. Dr. Fadeyibi shares his personal journey, from experiencing a sense of disconnect from his identity in his youth to dedicating his career to empowering young people. He highlights the importance of countering negative narratives, building rapport, and fostering a sense of belonging in educational settings. The conversation delves into the impact of stereotype threat, the significance of representation, and the need to connect education to students' possible future selves. Dr. Fadeyibi shares practical strategies, including mentoring programs and exposure to role models, and the personal work educators and mentors must do to help young people envision their potential and achieve their goals.Topics Covered in This Episode:Rapport and Empathy: Connecting with students for engagement and academic success.Countering Narratives: How to counter negative stereotypes that impact self-efficacy and opportunities.Representation & Mentorship: How exposure to role models helps youth connect learning to their future selves.Anti-racism & Cultural competence: Educators examining their biases formed by social cues increases their effectiveness Guest Information:Dr. Olufemi FadeyibiCEO of Uplift Educate mentoring programs and curricular resources. Administrator in Lower Merion High School, in Ardmore, PA.  Dr. Fadeyibi has been an English teacher, school leader at public and charter schools and is an expert in Policy, Leadership and Organizational Studies.He can be reached at Social Media/Website:Website: http://www.uplifteducate.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-olufemi-fadeyibi-4198741a0/Check out more content and ways to connect with us:➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions/➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsunlimited➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptionsunlimited/➡️ Email: [email protected] ➡️ Website: www.perceptionsunltd.comPlease feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!Thank you for tuning into Rooted2Thrive: Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity!