EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 58 MIN
Dr. Terrance McNeil—Elevating the work of HBCU Teacher Preparation with the AACTE HBCU TAG
from EDUP Xcelerated Excellence · host Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
Our Guest, Dr. Terrance McNeil, is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Practice and Leadership at Tennessee State University, where he serves as Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. program. With over 20 years of experience in K-12 and higher education, his work centers on equitable educator preparation, leadership development, and expanding access for underrepresented groups. Dr. McNeil is a Faculty Innovation Fellow at StanfordUniversity and has worked extensively with the National Science Foundation to support underrepresented groups in STEM. As Chair of the AACTE HBCU Topical Action Group and Holmes Scholar Coordinator at TSU, he advocates for equitable teacher preparation and school leadership practices. He is alsochair of the Public Education Committee for the American Bar Association’s State & Local Government Section. Dr. McNeil was the inaugural recipient of the White House Initiative on HBCUs competitiveness award. In 2025, he washonored as the Higher Education Educator of the Year by the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation for his impactful contributions to education and mentorship. Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP Sponsor: Patriox oxygenated water. Drinking Patriox helps oxygenate the body, promoting overall health, energy, and vitality. Receive a 10% discount on your next purchase with the code EDUPXE. Resources: EDUP The ExperienceThe Xcelerated Excellence Future Teacher Award https://www.edupxe.com/xcelerated-excellence-future-teacher-award-2025-2026/EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAACTE HBCU TAGAACTE Holmes Scholars Greeting: Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen Research Assistant: Emma Worthington#EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY#XEListeningTour #HBCUs
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Our Guest, Dr. Terrance McNeil, is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Practice and Leadership at Tennessee State University, where he serves as Program Coordinator of the Higher Education Leadership Ed.D. program. With over 20 years of experience in K-12 and higher education, his work centers on equitable educator preparation, leadership development, and expanding access for underrepresented groups. Dr. McNeil is a Faculty Innovation Fellow at StanfordUniversity and has worked extensively with the National Science Foundation to support underrepresented groups in STEM. As Chair of the AACTE HBCU Topical Action Group and Holmes Scholar Coordinator at TSU, he advocates for equitable teacher preparation and school leadership practices. He is alsochair of the Public Education Committee for the American Bar Association’s State & Local Government Section. Dr. McNeil was the inaugural recipient of the White House Initiative on HBCUs competitiveness award. In 2025, he washonored as the Higher Education Educator of the Year by the Our HBCUs Matter Foundation for his impactful contributions to education and mentorship. Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP Sponsor: Patriox oxygenated water. Drinking Patriox helps oxygenate the body, promoting overall health, energy, and vitality. Receive a 10% discount on your next purchase with the code EDUPXE. Resources: EDUP The ExperienceThe Xcelerated Excellence Future Teacher Award https://www.edupxe.com/xcelerated-excellence-future-teacher-award-2025-2026/EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAACTE HBCU TAGAACTE Holmes Scholars Greeting: Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen Research Assistant: Emma Worthington#EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY#XEListeningTour #HBCUs
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