Welcome to the first episode of Kendrick Unfiltered. After taking some time away to focus on personal growth, professional responsibilities, and new opportunities, I'm back to share where I've been, what I've learned, and why the mission is more important than ever. In this episode, I discuss: ✅ The lessons I've learned over the past year ✅ Becoming a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ✅ Why I wrote A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries ✅ Why Education Unleashed is returning ✅ The importance of improving outcomes for Black & Brown boys ✅ What's next for the platform, the book, and the mission This isn't a podcast interview. This is a conversation. If you're an educator, parent, mentor, school leader, or anyone passionate about helping young people succeed, this conversation is for you. 📘 A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries 🌐 KTTEEV.com 🎙️ Coming Next Week on Education Unleashed: Dr. Kerr of Alief360 Virtual School joins us to discuss virtual learning, student engagement, and the future of education. If this conversation resonates with you, please: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔄 Share 🔔 Subscribe Pencil Principle #1 "Before we judge behavior, we must understand the story behind it." #KendrickUnfiltered #EducationUnleashed #APencilIsTheLeastOfMyWorries #BlackBoysMatter #EducationalLeadership #KTTEEV #EducationMatters

**WHO CHECKS ON THE FATHERS?** When a family loses a child, who checks on the father? On this episode of **Education Unleashed: Wellness Wednesday**, host Kendrick Thomas welcomes **Othello Alexander, aka Bubba**, to discuss the mission behind **F.U.I.L. — Fathers United in Loss**. We explore the grief fathers experience, the pressure men face to remain strong, the importance of brotherhood, and why grieving fathers deserve spaces where they can be heard, understood, and supported. **Still Their Fathers. Forever Their Dads.** If you're a father navigating loss, a family member supporting someone who is grieving, or a community leader who wants to make a difference, this conversation is for you. **WATCH. COMMENT. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE.** 💬 Join the conversation: Who checks on the strong ones? 🌐 KTTEEV.com #ktteev #EducationUnleashed #FathersUnitedInLoss #FUIL #GriefSupport #MensMentalHealth #WellnessWednesday

What happens when Black women in healthcare intentionally create space for one another? Tonight on Wellness Wednesday, Kendrick Thomas sits down with Cashi Harvey and Jonisha Tasaki, RN, BSN for a conversation about representation, career opportunities, mentorship, networking, wellness, and the power of community for Black women across the healthcare profession. We’ll also talk about an upcoming FREE healthcare mixer on September 19 designed to create something deeper than simply exchanging business cards—a space for Black women in healthcare to share experiences, build authentic relationships, ask questions, and expand their professional networks. And this conversation is not just for nurses. Healthcare includes countless career paths and opportunities. We’ll discuss: 💜 Creating community for Black women in healthcare 🩺 Career pathways beyond traditional healthcare roles 🤝 Mentorship, networking & opening doors for others 💙💛 Sisterhood, service & the influence of Sigma Gamma Rho ❤️ Wellness and supporting the women who spend their careers supporting others 🔥 Why representation matters at every level of healthcare Hosted by Kendrick Thomas Guests: Cashi Harvey & Jonisha Tasaki, RN, BSN 📅 Wednesday, September 2 ⏰ 7 PM CT 🟢 Watch live on Kick: KICK.COM/KTTEEV 🌐 Watch & learn more: KTTEEV.COM JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What do you believe Black women in healthcare need more of—mentorship, access, representation, networking, or support? Drop your answer in the comments. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more conversations from KTTEEV. #ktteev #WellnessWednesday #BlackWomenInHealthcare #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcareCareers #HealthcareLeadership #Mentorship #SigmaGammaRho #Community #BlackWomenInMedicine

What does 32 years in public education teach you about leadership, students, service, and the decisions that shape schools? Tonight on Education Unleashed, Kendrick Thomas sits down with Tony L. Runnels, Jr., a veteran educator and district administrator whose journey has taken him from the middle school science classroom to campus leadership and the district office. But this conversation goes beyond the résumé. 🔥 Tonight we get into: • The leadership lessons you don't learn in a textbook • What Tony still believes about students after 32 years • Building school cultures that actually produce results • Why servant leadership doesn't mean avoiding accountability • Brotherhood, Omega Psi Phi, and living the principles beyond the letters • The responsibility successful men have to reach back for young men • What today's boys need from schools • Knowing when a leader should listen—and when it's time to lead • The legacy Tony hopes to leave behind This is a conversation about education, brotherhood, leadership, service, and impact from someone who has experienced public education from nearly every seat. 🎙️ EDUCATION UNLEASHED 📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM CT 📺 Watch at KTTEEV.com 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What's one leadership lesson you had to learn through experience? Subscribe, share, and send this episode to an educator or leader who needs to hear this conversation. #ktteev #EducationUnleashed #EducationalLeadership #SchoolLeadership #ServantLeadership #StudentSuccess #BlackMaleEducators #Mentorship #OmegaPsiPhi

Is traditional school discipline enough to change student behavior? In this episode of Education Unleashed, Kendrick Thomas sits down with educator and mentor Dr. William Robinson to discuss The SEED Framework—an innovative approach that combines Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Character Education, and Restorative Circles into one practical model for transforming school culture. Instead of simply reacting to behavior, the SEED Framework helps educators develop the skills, values, and relationships students need to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. In this episode, you'll learn: 🌱 What the SEED Framework is and why it matters 🧠 Why behavior is communication ❤️ How relationships become the "soil" where students grow 🏫 How Social Emotional Learning, Character Education, and Restorative Practices work together 👨🏾‍🎓 Strategies for supporting young males in today's schools 📚 Practical ideas teachers and administrators can implement immediately Whether you're a teacher, principal, counselor, parent, or educational leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about student behavior and school culture. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. William Robinson 🎤 Host: Kendrick Thomas 🌐 Watch more episodes: KTTEEV.com Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 KTTEEV.com 📺 Subscribe for more conversations on education, leadership, student success, and school culture. #ktteev #EducationUnleashed #SchoolLeadership #SEEDFramework #SocialEmotionalLearning #CharacterEducation #RestorativePractices #RestorativeCircles #StudentBehavior #Teachers #Principals #Education #SchoolCulture #Leadership

Every student has a story—and sometimes the biggest obstacle to earning a degree has nothing to do with academics. In this episode of Education Unleashed, host Kendrick Thomas sits down with Sandra Roberson, Director of the Cavalier Care Center at Bossier Parish Community College, to discuss how removing barriers can transform lives and help students stay on the path to graduation. From food insecurity and housing challenges to transportation, emergency assistance, and community partnerships, Sandra shares how the Cavalier Care Center is supporting the whole student and creating opportunities for success beyond the classroom. We also discuss a thought-provoking Education Week article on career readiness and what it truly means to prepare students for life after college. In This Episode: ✅ The vision behind the Cavalier Care Center ✅ Why supporting the whole student matters ✅ The hidden barriers many college students face ✅ Leadership rooted in compassion and service ✅ Community partnerships that make a difference ✅ How colleges can increase student success and retention Whether you're an educator, administrator, counselor, student affairs professional, nonprofit leader, parent, or community advocate, this conversation offers valuable insights into creating environments where every student has the opportunity to thrive. 🌐 Watch more Education Unleashed episodes: https://www.ktteev.com 💬 Question of the Day: What do you believe is the biggest barrier preventing students from reaching their full potential? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Like this video Subscribe to the channel Turn on notifications Share this episode with an educator or leader who believes in changing lives through education Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: https://www.ktteev.com 🎙️ Education Unleashed with Kendrick Thomas 📚 Author of A Pencil Is the Least of My Worries 🎤 Speaker | Educational Leader | Consultant #ktteev #EducationUnleashed #SandraRoberson #BPCC #CavalierCareCenter #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #EducationalLeadership #CollegeSuccess #CommunityImpact #StudentSupport #CareerReadiness #Education #Leadership #BossierParish

Who's helping our boys become healthy men? In this episode of Education Unleashed, Kendrick Thomas sits down with Chris Milton, founder of Officium Mentale, for a powerful conversation about the challenges facing young men today and what families, educators, mentors, and communities can do to help. Together they explore: ✅ Why so many boys struggle in silence ✅ Breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health ✅ The importance of mentorship and positive male role models ✅ Supporting families before a crisis occurs ✅ Helping young men develop emotional resilience ✅ Building stronger communities through prevention and education Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, pastor, mentor, or community leader, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about how we prepare the next generation of men. About Chris Milton Chris Milton is the founder of Officium Mentale, a Texas-based, veteran-owned organization focused on expanding access to mental health support, behavioral health education, emotional wellness coaching, youth mentoring, and family-centered resources for underserved communities. Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: KTTEEV.com 🎙️ Education Unleashed is hosted by Kendrick Thomas and features conversations that inspire educators, strengthen families, and empower communities. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment and join the conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Education Unleashed. Question of the Day: What role do you believe men should play in helping raise the next generation of boys? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #EducationUnleashed #ChrisMilton #MentalHealth #YoungMen #Mentorship #Parenting #Leadership #EmotionalWellness #Community #KTTEEV #MentalHealthMatters

Welcome to Education Unleashed, where we have real conversations that inspire educators, empower families, and shape the future of education. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alicia Kerr, Superintendent of Alief360 Virtual School, to explore one of the fastest-growing conversations in education—virtual learning. Together, we discuss: The biggest misconceptions about virtual learning Who benefits most from a virtual school environment How Alief360 is creating personalized learning experiences Student engagement and academic success The role of technology in education What parents should know before considering virtual school Why flexibility can create new opportunities for students Whether you're a parent, educator, school leader, or simply passionate about education, this conversation offers valuable insights into how schools are evolving to meet the needs of today's learners. Don't forget to: ✅ Like this video ✅ Subscribe to the channel ✅ Share this conversation with an educator or parent ✅ Leave a comment and join the discussion Connect with KTTEEV 🌐 Website: https://ktteev.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KTTEEV 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTTEEV 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktteev About Education Unleashed Education Unleashed is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Kendrick Thomas, featuring educators, leaders, and changemakers who are transforming education through innovation, leadership, and service. Real Conversations. Real Solutions. Real Impact. #EducationUnleashed #VirtualLearning #Alief360 #DrAliciaKerr #Education #SchoolLeadership #OnlineLearning #EducationalLeadership #FutureOfEducation #KTTEEV #StudentSuccess #Teaching #Parents #K12Education

Education, Leadership, and the Power of Representation What does strong leadership in education really look like—inside the boardroom and beyond it? In this special edition of Education Unleashed, we sit down with Dr. Darlene Breaux, President of the Alief ISD School Board and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives District 149, for an intentional conversation about leadership, representation, and responsibility in public education. We discuss: Why representation matters in education leadership The role school boards play in shaping student outcomes Leading with purpose, integrity, and accountability How education and public policy intersect at the community level This episode goes beyond titles to explore how values-driven leadership can create meaningful impact for students, families, and schools—especially in diverse communities. Whether you’re an educator, school leader, parent, or community advocate, this conversation offers insight into what it truly means to lead with vision and serve with intention. 🕖 Airs at 7 PM 📍 Watch live and replays at: ktteev.com 📡 Streaming on Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, and YouTube Live 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5089978914963456