2020
JANUARY
15th- Humble Middle School, Avid Motivational Talk (Houston, TX) *approximately
250students impacted
"Professor B! Thanks for coming to speak to the Humble Middle School AVID department. Your words of encouragement, life stories and insight on the college process was very helpful to each of the students. Although they are in middle school this benefited and impacted them greatly. We want every student in the Avid program to be college and career ready and your presentation put them one step closer to that goal." -- AVID Teacher
"Good evening Professor B. I really want to thank you for your speech on setting goals and networking. It really helped understand and come to terms on what I need to start doing. I need to start building my network and making more connections on campus and holding myself accountable. Thank you for teaching me this and may god bless!!!" -- Student
FEBRUARY
1st - Black College Expo, Understanding Financial Aid Session & Vendor (Los Angeles, CA) *approximately 500 students impacted
"I would like to thank you from the core of my heart for the time that you took in explaining and exposing my children to some of the considerations regarding collegiate choices at the recent "Black College Expo" in Los Angeles. It was an honor to meet such an inspirational speaker, who is able to reinforce the information that I am exposing my children to regarding their future and studies of choice. Milestone in my career. Thank you again." -- Parent
"Thank you again for speaking to our students and staff. I was stopped often today and told that you made an impact in their thinking and that they look forward to the next time that we can get you on campus." -- Assistant Principal
29th-
Black College Expo, Understanding Financial Aid Session & Vendor (Dallas, TX) *approximately 500 students impacted
"The Black College Expo was an undeniable exciting experience. Meeting and connecting with so many people I would have never thought I would connect with. For example Professor Blake Simon, while holding a seminar Blake taught me the importance of college in and out, especially the fasfa or free application for federal student aid. How very important it is the apply and to apply on time no later than the due date their asking for.." -- Student (HS Jr.)
MARCH
28th- Black College Expo, Understanding Financial Aid Session & Vendor (Atlanta, TX) CANCELLED
APRIL
14th -
Invest In Yourself, Financial Aid Webinar (Virtual) *approximately 10 students impacted
17th-
Black College Expo, Understanding Financial Aid Session + books sponsored (Virtual) *approximately 500 students impacted
“This was absolutely worth the price of admission today! Thanks for this practical information on tackling the transition from high school to college. I can’t wait to dive into this book” - Parent
MAY
8th -
Black College Expo, Understanding Financial Aid Session (Virtual) *approximately 500 students impacted
28th- Expose Transitional Youth Living Program, Motivational Talk (Virtual) *approximately 20 students impacted
JUNE
Check out this quick video testimonial
here
Transition Guide & Journal 3rd. ed book donation to Thurgood Marshall HS PTO 2020 Scholarship recipients *5 students impacted
JULY
"Your session was very helpful and beneficial. As I was filling out your book, it taught me a lot about myself and realization to my current situation and my future. Sometimes I think about my goals and in my head know my goal, but physically having to write it down helps a lot and having your book to use was very benefical to guide me through that. Thank you!" - Student
AUGUST
View session
here (Professor B start mark 30:00)
Transition Guide & Journal 3rd. ed book donation to Invest In Yourself 2020 Scholarahip recipients *8 students impacted
SEPTEMBER
"Professor B was a essential asset to the APYD conference for 2020! His thought provoking conversation and knowledge on assisting individuals with youth civic engagement is paramount to the field. It was a pleasure to have him present at the conference." - Edicational Consultant Intern/MSW Candidate
"I really enjoyed the presentation from tonight. I was unaware of some of the important people on campus that I could talk to but you opened my eyes to build a relationship with them." - Student
25th- Latin College Expo, Financial Aid Session (Virtual) *approximately 100 students impacted
26th-Virginia Tech NSBE Pre- College Institute, (Virtual) *approximately 30 students impacted
"Excellent workshop. I learned a lot. We need more people to hear this. You broke it down so we could understand the information." - NSBE Director/Teacher
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER 10th - Miles Ahead Scholars - Houston Independent School District, Guest Speaker (Virtual) *approximately 20 students impacted
APPOXIMATELY
3700
STUDENT IMPACTED IN 2020!!
