Mentorship That Moves the Needle: Radical Advising in Urban Schools - Featured Guest: Dr. Khary Moody

What does it take to create a school where Black and Brown students feel truly seen, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential?In this episode of Project: School Dad Podcast, host Eric Vaughn Gardner sits down with Dr. Khary Moody for a timely conversation about mentorship, belonging, and the transformative power of Radical Advising in urban schools.Together, they explore how culturally grounded mentorship can serve as a response to the historical harms many students continue to face—from exclusion and mislabeling to disconnection from school communities. Dr. Moody shares what it means to move beyond traditional notions of mentorship and build systems that affirm identity, strengthen relationships, and create pathways for student success.In This Episode:Why mentorship matters now more than everThe connection between school climate, belonging, and academic achievementHow Radical Advising helps reduce the misreading of Black and Brown studentsIdentity-affirming practices that build confidence, accountability, and trustThe role families play as partners in student successCreating sustainable mentorship systems that extend beyond one person or programProtecting student belonging during school closures and transitionsThe conversation also examines the broader educational landscape in Philadelphia and reflects on how schools can remain anchors of support during times of uncertainty and change.Memorable Quote"Mentorship isn't a program. It's a commitment to ensuring every child has someone in their corner who sees their potential before they see it themselves."About Project: School DadProject: School Dad is a movement dedicated to exploring the intersection of education, representation, community, and belonging. Through conversations with educators, parents, scholars, and community leaders, the podcast seeks to amplify voices and ideas that help Black children thrive in schools and beyond.Connect with Project: School DadYouTube: Project: School Dad PodcastAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms Instagram: @projectschooldadFollow for updates, resources, and future episodesIf this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone committed to building stronger schools and communities.