In this episode of Brave Voices in Education, host Craig Aarons-Martin sits down with Patrick Harris II—award-winning educator, bold storyteller, and author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers—to explore what it takes to bring your full self into the classroom and beyond.

Together, we unpack:

• Embracing the Humanity of Teachers – Why teachers must bring their stories, identities, and passions to sustain the profession.

• Black Horror as Social Justice – How Patrick’s Black Horror course and The Black Paranormal Project help students have courageous conversations about race, justice, and liberation.

• In-Ear Coaching & Teaching Courage – What Patrick learned from his first year of teaching and why identity and equity matter in every decision we make for kids.

From Detroit classrooms to national conference stages, Patrick shares a decade of lessons on teaching bravely, finding community, and daring to be fully seen.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/presidentpat/

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itspresidentpat

• Website: https://www.theblackparanormalproject.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-harris-ii-3b5a3b54/

• Blog: https://passportpat.home.blog/home-2/

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