We recently connected with Hannibal Jerrell and have shared our conversation below.
Hannibal , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s kick things off with a hypothetical question – if it were up to you, what would you change about the school or education system to better prepare students for a more fulfilling life and career?
The root word of education is educe, which means to bring from within.
The American Training system masquerades as an educational construct and is being exposed as technology has surpassed the antiquated processes and procedures.
I would meet students where they are at and start teaching life skills in kindergarten.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
My mother and father were servers of our people, thus I’ve taken up the torch.
While serving time on my government mandated vacation, courtesy of the 13th Amendment, I identified the two things that ails people of a darker Hue in america is Financial Illiteracy and lack of Nutrition awareness.
Thus I’ve Embarked Upon a mission to enlighten our people on both fronts, strategically to combat the known bureaucratic obstacles.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Secured a 4 year scholarship to Virginia Tech in the 7th grade, upon graduation of high school, I entered VA Tech in 1991, got suspended in 1992.
In 1997 got convicted of 2 felonies, facing 20 years and served 8 months.
Upon release I got custody of my son and started my journey 12 years (2010) later I have obtained 4 degrees (2 Associates 1 Bachelors, 1 Masters).
How did you build your audience on social media?
Hand to hand combat getting in front of people.
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