I am passionate (Ikiagi) about education, coffee, and the environment. I have found the most joy when involved in any of these. Every artist has a particular medium in which they can express themselves. In 2005, I discovered my passion for expressing myself through - coffee. As a coffee connector, this force can make the world a more brilliant place. This led me to establish River Bird Coffee Community Roasting in 2013 to " Strengthen Communities Through the Brilliance of Coffee." Since then, I have expanded my efforts to include a consulting company and a podcast - the Caribbean Coffee Collective Podcast. Through this platform, I strive to share the unique coffee stories of the people and places across the Caribbean.I am an experienced leader and educator serving in primary and secondary education across large urban and small charter schools. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to partner with Title-1 campuses, providing support to teachers through instructional coaching, mentorship, and school leadership team membership. As a classroom educator, I have gained 18 years of experience working with diverse learners, from those in self-contained classrooms to gifted and talented students. I have also been fortunate enough to participate in several national initiatives, including Expeditionary Learning and two Gates Foundation initiatives focused on Personalized Learning and Network for School Improvements. Through my work, I have developed a keen understanding of the education industry and a deep appreciation for the diverse needs of learners.Finally, the environment! I love this lyric from Dave Matthews Band's song One Sweet World: "Nine planets round the sun, Only one does the sun embrace, Upon this watered one, So much we take for granted... I have been given the capacity to use my skills to create an environment that thrives for ten generations ahead! Let's Be Brilliant,AaronSkilled in Developing Professional Development, Implementation of Effective Instructional Leadership, Restorative Justice, Professional Learning Communities, Charter Schools, and Classroom Management. Strong education professional with a Certification focused in Education Leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Listed skills include Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Charter Schools, and 15 others.