<p>Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.</p>

Spotting & Supporting Kids in Crisis

Presented by the Robertson Center-- a gathering place for believers in the power of public education -- Extraordinary will bring forth a series of conversations on the present and future of schools. Together with some of the boldest, most influential leaders working at the intersection of education and equity, we’ll explore topics like the relationship between schools and politics, the power of student and educator voice, the value of engaging and diverse curriculum, and the importance of mental health in schools. New episodes release every other Monday. To learn more about the Robertson Center visit  https://www.successacademies.org/robertsoncenter/.