Dr. shango blake
A thought leader, community organizer, equity advocate Nationally known as the Hip Hop Principal, Dr. Shango A. Blake-CEO of TRU SK Consultants, LLC is a much sought after speaker about issues in urban education; from pioneering unique collaborations between students, teachers, parents, and the community towards creating and sustaining a vibrant academic atmosphere, to his successful tenure as a New York City Principal, he has proven to be a true renaissance educator. As a Principal, Dr. Blake saw a profound need to institute drastic and creative changes to improve his school’s failing health. Dr. Blake initiated a bold and daring self-created project to integrate a conceptualized Hip Hop based educational program.
This program led to:
A new curriculum model that includes teacher development, parent involvement, and school/community collaboration.
His school went from one of the lowest-performing schools in the district to number one in reading and math.
As a result, Dr. Blake has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, People Magazine, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Joey Reynolds Show, WABC channel 7 news, and WCBS Channel 2 interviewed Dr. Blake.
DR. SHANGO BLAKE SPEAKS
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The Nation's Hip Hop Principal
This educational brand, The Nation’s Hip Hop Principal is based on Dr. Blake’s work of using Hip-Hop as a whole school reform strategy. You will hear stories from the inside of urban education; representing the voiceless students teachers and administrators.
Awards & Recognition
Listed as City and State 100 Most Responsible
Citations
Humanitarian Award
Assembly Member Vivian Cook
Senator Leroy Comrie
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
Assembly Member Alicia Hydman
Certificate of Recognition
The Office of NYC City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
The Public Advocate for City of New York Jumaane D. Williams - Community Service
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition - Congressman Gregory D. Meeks
Educator of the Year Award
Office of the Mayor City of Yonkers
US Senator Charles E Schumer
Office of Congressman Jamaal Bowman - Congressional Proclamation
The Senate of the State of NY Speaker Andrea Stewart Cousins -Exemplary Service Proclamation
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