Barry White Jr. Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Barry White Jr.

Innovative Educator, Steve Harvey’s Hero, “Handshake Teacher”

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Barry White Jr.

Biography

Barry White Jr served as a fifth-grade reading teacher in Charlotte, NC, focusing on instilling a love for reading in his students. Currently, Mr. White serves as a Vice Principal in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District. In 2016, Mr. White discovered that a practice he'd implemented as a sign of trust between him and his students had gone viral. Earning the title "Steve Harvey's Hero," Mr. White's increasing popularity stemmed from his relationship-building skills, which depicted him giving personalized handshakes to each of his students, attracting attention worldwide. His purpose is to stress the importance of individuality and the positive impact that providing individualized attention to each student can have prompting a love for learning inside/outside the classroom. With his motto, "Before a child can invest in the content, they must know you are invested in them," he has been instrumental in encouraging the youth to use their platforms to motivate and inspire others. Additionally, Mr. White was featured in the Charlotte Observer for starting an extracurricular athletic program at his elementary school centered around raising collegiate students' interest with the help of fraternity and sorority members.

Mr. White received the 2017 AABHE Pacesetter award, The CMS 2017 Teaching Excellence Award, The 2018 NC AT&T Heritage Calendar Honoree at the Governor's Mansion, The 2019 Black Fathers Rock Surrogate Father of The Year, and The CMPD & Community MVP award for his outstanding work in the community as well as The City of Charlotte.

Practical Passion:

Having presented at many different school districts and conferences, Barry allows his passion and energy behind his purpose and expertise to drive his message. He provides valuable and insightful strategies, resources, and information that is purposed to benefit and cultivate the minds of his audience, regardless of their expertise or background.

Barry provided both valuable and insightful strategies, resources, and information that cultivated the minds of our leaders, regardless of their expertise or background.

Ontario Mont Clair School District

We hosted Barry White Jr. as the keynote of our annual fundraising dinner. We had the opportunity to interact with him throughout the day prior to the event that evening. Barry was very prepared, professional, generous with his time, and extremely down to earth. He interactions with children and the business and civic leaders at the fundraiser were equally impressive. Overall, I would say that Barry White Jr

Emanuel Preparatory School of Math and Science

As teacher, Barry exudes joy and authenticity that makes learning contagious. As a speaker, he leverages these same strengths to invest his audience. He's dynamic, engaging and real - and makes a powerful and positive impact on all who are listening.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Mr. White used his passion and zeal to drive his message, leaving our leaders energized and motivated to implement his concepts in their schools.

Ontario-Montclair School District

Barry White Jr. delivered a keynote experience, complete with personal handshakes, humor, and passion that ignited the new cohort of teacher candidates at Elon University.

Elon University

Barry was fantastic at our ConnectEd Conference this year.

York School District 1

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