EP. 020 - Make a Change FT. Captain Donte Todd

Mr. Donte T. Todd is a graduate of Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. A couple years earning his bachelor’s degree he decided to pursue and complete a master’s degree at Kennesaw State University in Educational Leadership. Mr. Todd's most recent educational accomplishment was the earning of his educational specialist degree in Secondary education with a concentration in history from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA.  Mr. Donte Todd began his career in Montgomery, AL as a full time substitute. He continued his career in South Atlanta, GA by teaching 4th, 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade! He exudes a love for great classroom management, building student relationships, and helping his students create and exceed expectations. He has served as a guest speaker on two separate engagements and loves to make educational songs based on curriculum and behavior expectations. Mr. Todd is also the founder of the Mentoring Organization for Exceptional Students (M.O.E.S). A program that began in Montgomery, Alabama with twenty-four students in 2014 and continues today in Georgia with over one-hundred members.  As Mr. Todd is known as an educator to some, he is known as CPT. Todd to others. For the past twelve years he has been a part of the Army National Guard. During his time, he has served in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. CPT. Todd has assisted with the training of more than 500 Soldiers at Alabama Military Academy’s Officer Candidate School. His decorations include the Foreign Norwegian Ruck March Badge, Army Achievement Medals, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and NATO Medal.  In the future, he looks to earn an Educational Doctorate and serve as a Principal. Donte Todd is an educator, philanthropist, and an Army Officer. He is an amazing leader with a heart to help. Please take a listen to this episode and share it as much as possible.  In this episode we discuss things such as:  - His upbringing and background.  - Positions that forced him to take a look at making a change  - His mindset to continue to grow in all ways Please take a listen and replay it too!  Donte's IG: @therealmr.todd   Support the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-barrett4/support  Website link: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-barrett4  Personal IG: @jbthemasses  Show IG: @_forthemassespodcast - -- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-barrett4/message