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Dr. Shango Blake's BioNationally known as the Hip Hop Principal, Dr. Shango A. Blake-CEO of TRU SK Consultants, LLC is a much sought after speaker about issues in urban education; from pioneering unique collaborations between students, teachers, parents, and the community towards creating and sustaining a vibrant academic atmosphere, to his successful tenure as a New York City Principal, he has proven to be a true renaissance educator. As a Principal, Dr. Blake saw a profound need to institute drastic and creative changes to improve his school's failing health. Dr. Blake initiated a bold and daring self-created project to integrate a conceptualized Hip Hop based educational program. This program led to the creation of:
A new curriculum model that included teacher development, parent involvement, and school/community collaboration.
His school went from one of the lowest-performing schools in the district to number one in reading and math.
As a result, Dr. Blake has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Joey Reynolds Show, WABC channel 7 news, and WCBS Channel 2 interviewed Dr.
In addition, for his innovative work in urban educational reform, the Mayor of Yonkers, The City Council of Yonkers, and The Westchester County Legislators honored Dr. Blake. He also received three proclamations citing June 6, 2001 as Shango Blake DayDr. Blake has spoken to numerous organizations on a range of topics:Organizations:
Student Leadership Organizations
College and Universities
Nonprofit Organizations
Corporations
Governmental Organizations
Professional Organizations
Topics
Hip Hop and Education
Transformational Leadership
School Culture
Whole School Reform
Plight of the Black Male Student
Diversity in the Workforce
Closing School to Prison Pipeline
Crisis in Urban School Leadership
-- Valerie C. Victor Editor at Large | The Hype MagazineJournalist | Rolling Out MagazineHost - Media Correspondent | FRP-TV Digital Portfolio: www.valerievictornewsent.com
Instagram: @valerie_veeeTwitter: @valerie_veee
A new curriculum model that included teacher development, parent involvement, and school/community collaboration.
His school went from one of the lowest-performing schools in the district to number one in reading and math.
As a result, Dr. Blake has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Joey Reynolds Show, WABC channel 7 news, and WCBS Channel 2 interviewed Dr.
In addition, for his innovative work in urban educational reform, the Mayor of Yonkers, The City Council of Yonkers, and The Westchester County Legislators honored Dr. Blake. He also received three proclamations citing June 6, 2001 as Shango Blake DayDr. Blake has spoken to numerous organizations on a range of topics:Organizations:
Student Leadership Organizations
College and Universities
Nonprofit Organizations
Corporations
Governmental Organizations
Professional Organizations
Topics
Hip Hop and Education
Transformational Leadership
School Culture
Whole School Reform
Plight of the Black Male Student
Diversity in the Workforce
Closing School to Prison Pipeline
Crisis in Urban School Leadership
-- Valerie C. Victor Editor at Large | The Hype MagazineJournalist | Rolling Out MagazineHost - Media Correspondent | FRP-TV Digital Portfolio: www.valerievictornewsent.com
Instagram: @valerie_veeeTwitter: @valerie_veee