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Transform your approach to inclusive education and support with Patrick Harris, speaker, award-winning educator and storyteller.
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Patrick Harris II is an award-winning educator and storyteller who transforms how we support marginalized children through powerful narratives and practical strategies. His mission centers on amplifying the voices of students at the margins and empowering the educators who serve them.
Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications and Digital Strategy from the University of Oklahoma. He unapologetically identifies as Black and Queer.
As Dean of Students and English teacher in Metro Detroit, Patrick has earned recognition on the International Literacy Association's 2021 30 under 30 list. His debut book, "The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers," offers crucial guidance for educators navigating their early career challenges. Patrick hosted the Common Sense Podcast, which garnered over 100,000 downloads by sharing authentic educator experiences.
Patrick's interdisciplinary approach combines educational expertise with strategic communication to address critical issues in today's classrooms. He provides actionable frameworks for creating inclusive learning environments, developing culturally responsive teaching practices, and sustaining educator wellbeing amid systemic challenges. His insights have been featured in Education Week, CNN, GQ, and Huffington Post.
Audiences leave Patrick's presentations with practical tools for building stronger student-teacher relationships, strategies for supporting students from diverse backgrounds, and renewed purpose in their educational practice. His authentic storytelling creates meaningful connections that inspire lasting change. Book Patrick Harris II to transform how your organization approaches education through compelling storytelling that drives meaningful action.
Award-winning educator Patrick Harris II transforms how organizations support marginalized children through powerful storytelling, practical strategies, and an interdisciplinary approach that has been featured in Education Week, CNN, and GQ. Book Patrick to equip your team with actionable frameworks for creating inclusive environments and renewed purpose in educational practice.
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Patrick Harris uses personal narrative as the primary vehicle for his sessions, drawing on his experience as a Dean of Students and English teacher in Metro Detroit to illustrate practical frameworks for inclusive and culturally responsive teaching.
Patrick Harris II speaks on supporting marginalised students, culturally responsive teaching, educator wellbeing, and inclusive learning environments. He was named to the International Literacy Association's 2021 30 Under 30 list and is the author of The First Five: A Love Letter to Teachers, a guide for educators in the early stages of their careers.
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