PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Texas Child Protective Services (Board member, 1996-1997)
Jarvis Christian College Alumni and Ex-Students Association – President (2013- Present)
Jarvis Christian College Alumni and Ex-Students Association – Member (1989 – Present)
Prairie View A&M University Alumni Association – Member (1991 – Present)
Texas Association of Blacks in Higher Personnel – Campus Representative (2005 – Present)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Member (1989 – Present)
Texas Community College Teachers Association – Member (2005 – Present)
National Association for Developmental Education – Member (2005 – Present)
Tarrant County College Developmental Education Council - Member (2011 – Present)
Developmental Education Council Committee Member – Member (2010-Present)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – Member (2012-present)
The Ambassadors of Fort Worth – Member (2012-present)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Conducted numerous workshop presentations and speeches to various education, social, and church groups including:
“The Man In The Mirror” – Arlington, Fort Worth, HEB, and Dallas Independent School Districts
“Unity Between Bloods & Crips” – UMOJA organization – Fort Worth, TX.
“Smiling at Other Peoples’ Children” – M.I. Logan Elementary School – Fort Worth, TX.
“How Can I Get Into College?” – Eastland Baptist Church – Fort Worth, TX.
“Motivating Our Kids” – Bee & Bell Daycare Center’s Graduation Exercise – Fort Worth, TX.
“School Expectations” – Glen Park Elementary School – Fort Worth, TX.
VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE
UMOJA (unity) organization (1995 – 1999\President) – Strategized for positive solutions pertaining to problems in the African American community. UMOJA helped establish a consortium of social services and service providers to address youth and family development issues. UMOJA was voted “Club of the Year” in 1994 by the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Represented UMOJA on “Family First” shows and numerous news spots and radio interviews on positive effects on the inner-city youth in Fort Worth (1998)
Metro 2000 Association (1994 – 1998 Sergeant of Arms)
Received the 1997 “Man of the Year” Award from the Fannie Mae Talented Tenth Organization
Received award from F.W.I.S.D. School & Community Partnerships Program (1996-1997)
Received Certificate of Appreciation Award from Glen Park Elementary School (1997)
Received “Men of Quality Award” from the State of Texas House of Representatives (1999)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Regal Bee & Bee & Bell Educational Centers (1995)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Early Childhood Learning Services (1999)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from District 5\MLK Community Center Forum (1999)
Received Award “Pen & Pancakes Writer’s Breakfast” from S. Wiley workshop (2009)
Received Award “Do the Write Thing” workshop from S. Wiley Writers conference (2010)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from the United Methodist Men conference (2008)
Received Award “Historical Icon” from the Brothers Keepers organization (2008)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Banks of Dallas Ministries (2007)
Received Award for Keynote Speaker @ Men’s Conference from Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church (2010)
Received Award for Workshop Presentation from S.W. Black Student Leadership Conference (1994)
Received Award for “Historical Fort Worth Legend” from F.W. Black Chamber of Commerce (2008)
Received Award for “Appreciation” from Texas Association of Black personnel in Higher Education (2006)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from District 7 Council Member Carolyn Davis (2007)
PUBLICATIONS
Intercepting Tendencies of Violent Behavior in Inner City Youth, First Edition, 1993 – Co-Ghost Writer
The Vacant Pews: “Why Aren’t My African American Brothas Going To Church?”, 2005
Author
The Vacant Pews - Motion Picture, 2007 – Writer, Assistant Producer, Actor
Community Columnist Panel, Fort Worth Star Telegram, - Opinion Writer, 2010
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Texas Child Protective Services (Board member, 1996-1997)
Jarvis Christian College Alumni and Ex-Students Association – President (2013- Present)
Jarvis Christian College Alumni and Ex-Students Association – Member (1989 – Present)
Prairie View A&M University Alumni Association – Member (1991 – Present)
Texas Association of Blacks in Higher Personnel – Campus Representative (2005 – Present)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – Member (1989 – Present)
Texas Community College Teachers Association – Member (2005 – Present)
National Association for Developmental Education – Member (2005 – Present)
Tarrant County College Developmental Education Council - Member (2011 – Present)
Developmental Education Council Committee Member – Member (2010-Present)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity – Member (2012-present)
The Ambassadors of Fort Worth – Member (2012-present)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Conducted numerous workshop presentations and speeches to various education, social, and church groups including:
“The Man In The Mirror” – Arlington, Fort Worth, HEB, and Dallas Independent School Districts
“Unity Between Bloods & Crips” – UMOJA organization – Fort Worth, TX.
“Smiling at Other Peoples’ Children” – M.I. Logan Elementary School – Fort Worth, TX.
“How Can I Get Into College?” – Eastland Baptist Church – Fort Worth, TX.
“Motivating Our Kids” – Bee & Bell Daycare Center’s Graduation Exercise – Fort Worth, TX.
“School Expectations” – Glen Park Elementary School – Fort Worth, TX.
VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE
UMOJA (unity) organization (1995 – 1999\President) – Strategized for positive solutions pertaining to problems in the African American community. UMOJA helped establish a consortium of social services and service providers to address youth and family development issues. UMOJA was voted “Club of the Year” in 1994 by the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Represented UMOJA on “Family First” shows and numerous news spots and radio interviews on positive effects on the inner-city youth in Fort Worth (1998)
Metro 2000 Association (1994 – 1998 Sergeant of Arms)
Received the 1997 “Man of the Year” Award from the Fannie Mae Talented Tenth Organization
Received award from F.W.I.S.D. School & Community Partnerships Program (1996-1997)
Received Certificate of Appreciation Award from Glen Park Elementary School (1997)
Received “Men of Quality Award” from the State of Texas House of Representatives (1999)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Regal Bee & Bee & Bell Educational Centers (1995)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Early Childhood Learning Services (1999)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from District 5\MLK Community Center Forum (1999)
Received Award “Pen & Pancakes Writer’s Breakfast” from S. Wiley workshop (2009)
Received Award “Do the Write Thing” workshop from S. Wiley Writers conference (2010)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from the United Methodist Men conference (2008)
Received Award “Historical Icon” from the Brothers Keepers organization (2008)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Banks of Dallas Ministries (2007)
Received Award for Keynote Speaker @ Men’s Conference from Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church (2010)
Received Award for Workshop Presentation from S.W. Black Student Leadership Conference (1994)
Received Award for “Historical Fort Worth Legend” from F.W. Black Chamber of Commerce (2008)
Received Award for “Appreciation” from Texas Association of Black personnel in Higher Education (2006)
Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from District 7 Council Member Carolyn Davis (2007)
PUBLICATIONS
Intercepting Tendencies of Violent Behavior in Inner City Youth, First Edition, 1993 – Co-Ghost Writer
The Vacant Pews: “Why Aren’t My African American Brothas Going To Church?”, 2005
Author
The Vacant Pews - Motion Picture, 2007 – Writer, Assistant Producer, Actor
Community Columnist Panel, Fort Worth Star Telegram, - Opinion Writer, 2010
Reading Instructor|
Tarrant County College
From January 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Responsible for teaching college students reading techniques using a variety of materials and instructional methods.
Business Manager|
Bee & Bell Educational Center
From December 1992 to December 2000 • 8 year(s)
Responsible for overall supervision of daycare, tutoring, and government programs including handling monetary transactions, advertisements, and community networking.
Assistant Director/Lead Instructor|
Branches' Educational Center
From September 1991 to December 1998 • 7 year(s)
Implemented comprehensive tutoring and career counseling programs for at-risk youth, handled statistical reports, and provided educational instruction to expelled/suspended students.
Program Director/Counselor|
Tarrant County Junior College
From June 1991 to September 1991 • 0 year(s)
Mentored 20-30 at-risk high school graduates transitioning to college freshmen, arranged counseling and tutoring sessions, and monitored student progress.
Assistant Director|
Managing Obstacles of Motherhood Successfully
From June 1989 to September 1991 • 2 year(s)
Worked on prevention of at-risk behavior among high school female students, developed positive behavioral strategies, and conducted employment training seminars.
Substitute Teacher|
Fort Worth Independent School District
From August 1987 to June 1989 • 2 year(s)
Prepared lesson plans, taught various subjects, implemented computer technology in teaching, and communicated student progress to parents.
Administrative Clerk|
U.S. Sprint
From January 1988 to June 1988 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for recovering lost and fraudulent mail, assisted with record keeping and payroll, and performed telemarketing calls to businesses.
