In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew B. Campbell—affectionately known as Dr. ABC—for a powerful conversation about identity, scholarship, and community. Dr. Campbell takes us on a journey through his upbringing in Jamaica, early career experiences in the Bahamas and the United States, and his eventual relocation to Canada. He opens up about his doctoral journey and the challenges and triumphs of navigating academia as a Black, openly queer, Jamaican-Canadian immigrant. Now a professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Campbell shares how he uses his platform to mentor Black educators and foster inclusive, affirming learning spaces. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on what it means to be a community-centered scholar and the importance of showing up authentically in academic and educational spaces. This episode is a must-listen for educators committed to justice, identity-affirming practice, and building community through education.To learn more about Dr. Campbell's work, you can visit his website at drabc.ca or follow him on Instagram (@teachablemomentswithdrabc) and LinkedIn.
BIO:
Andrew B. Campbell (DR.ABC) is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in Leadership for Racial Justice in Teacher Education in the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto OISE.He is Coordinator for the Black Future Educators’ Program (BFEP) and the newly appointed Director of the Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE). DR. ABC is known to the OISE and wider community for his leadership on advancing equity, leadership, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and teacher education.DR. ABC’s exemplary work has seen numerous awards bestowed to him, such as a 2024 recipient of the Black History Month Award, from the Jamaica Canadian Association; The 2022 Award for Excellence in Initial Teacher Education from University of Toronto; The 2021 Distinguish African Caribbean Award from University of Toronto, African Alumni Association; The 2021 Champion Educator Award from ONABSE (Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators) and numerous others.He presently teaches courses in anti discrimination education, leadership, educational change, urban education, and Black Educators’ Identity and Pedagogy. He has presented at numerous conferences and has delivered many presentations as a keynote speaker, motivational speaker, and workshop facilitator. He loves people, food, fashion, travelling and bringing his community together for a good meal.
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