The Fearless Leader Podcast

Good Beginnings Equal Great Finishes ​Strategies to Make Sure our Kids are Reading and Writing! The Road to Howard and Harvard Starts Here!BioIsabel Colon is a mother of two young men and a grandmother of one. She had dedicated 22 years to educating children. Her experiences span teaching elementary through high school English. She has also worked alongside teachers as a Literacy Coach and English Department Chair and is currently an Assistant Principal of an elementary school. Her educational platform rests in the belief that given a community of commitment and care, all children can learn.

Jason sits with Dr. Lamy, Vice President of Student Relations and Community Relations at Bloomfield College in New Jersey. BIODr. Patrick Lamy grew up in Fordham, Bronx, New York, and has resided in Essex County, NJ since 1981. Dr. Lamy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Caldwell College followed by a Master of Arts in Education and Human Services from Montclair State University and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Seton Hall University. Over the past nineteen years at Bloomfield College, Dr. Lamy has held the following positions: Resident Director, Residence Life Coordinator, EOF Counselor/Tutorial Program Coordinator, Director of Residence Life, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Officer, and most recently, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. What Dr. Lamy enjoys most about his employment at the College is his interactions with students, and the opportunities to collaborate with all sectors of the College Community to provide Bloomfield College students with an enriching and challenging educational experience. Dr. Lamy is very active in the broader Essex County Community where he serves as a mentor to several young men and women in high school and in college. He is a recognized member of Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities Professionals; American College Personnel Association; American Counseling Association; and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Leadership Exchange Journal from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; the previous member of several conference planning committees for the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the New Jersey Association for Affirmative Action in Higher Education. Bloomfield College: https://bloomfield.edu/

Fearless FireShirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. In 1968, she became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, representing New York's 12th congressional district for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In the 1972 United States presidential election, she became the first African-American candidate for a major party's nomination for President of the United States, and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.Born in Brooklyn, Chisolm studied and worked in early childhood education, becoming involved in local Democratic party politics in the 1950s. In 1964, overcoming some resistance because she was a woman, she was elected to the New York State Assembly. Four years later she was elected to Congress, where she led the expansion of food and nutrition programs for the poor and rose to party leadership. She retired from Congress in 1983 and taught at Mt Holyoke College while continuing her political organizing. Although nominated for an ambassadorship in 1993, health issues caused her to withdraw. In 2015, Chisholm was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Fearless FireMohammed Ali was calling himself the greatest long before anyone else believed he was. There is no doubt Ali’s determination to overcome racial inequality, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War,  his emergence as a representative of Islam, and his extreme level of confidence made him by far the most widely known boxer of all time.  

Fearless FireThe "Letter from Birmingham Jail", also known as the "Letter from Birmingham City Jail" and "The Negro Is Your Brother", is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider", King writes: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."Happy Birthday, Dr. King

Fearless Fire“If You Can't Fly Then Run, If You Can't Run Then Walk, If You Can't Walk Then Crawl, but Whatever You Do You Have to Keep Moving Forward.”Martin Luther King Jr.

Jason sits with Kenneth Bryant. Kenneth Bryant is a financial advisor. Mr. Bryant has been providing financial workshops and seminars for organizations from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies since 1998. He holds a degree from Rutgers University as well as several investment licenses, including the series 6, 63, 26, and 65. Mr. Bryant services investment clients in all 50 U.S. states and is also licensed to offer life and health insurance products in 8 states. As a financial advisor for numerous companies, churches, and other non-profit organizations, Kenny Bryant is committed to helping people become properly protected in the area of insurance, debt-free, and financially independent. He is responsible for the supervision and training of many other financial representatives throughout the US. Kenny resides in New Jersey with his wife Wincey. They have 3 adult sons.Site: www.managingmoneygodsway.net Phone: 973-464-6373 E-mail: kennybryant48@gmail.com

Fearless Fire''If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”Jason Belton

Fearless FireLove, baby - love. That's the secret." Ladies and gentlemen'What a Wonderful World' is simply about appreciating the beauty of your surroundings.#FearlessLeader

Fearless FireNever forget to first LOVE yourself!

Fearless Fire"He Ain't Heavy" is the most recognized work of art in black art history. He created it to express: Whoever you are, wherever you are in life, you have the ability to reach back and help someone else. You are obligated to do it.

Fearless FireYou act like it’s you against the world when in reality It's just You against You

Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D., Superintendent of Orange, N.J. discusses taking Orange Public Schools from Good to Great.During Dr. Fitzhugh's tenure as an educator, he had the opportunity to teach and/or supervise on elementary, middle, and high school levels. Additionally, he has extensive leadership experience including, but not limited to, building level as well as Central Office K-12. My philosophy of fostering a distributive style of leadership and facilitating a culture of high expectations for student achievement has been the foundation of his success.My expertise lies in overseeing areas such as staff development and training, curriculum development and implementation, financial and budget administration, community partnership building, and policy implementation to realize increased productivity and improved academic performance while containing costs. From conceptualizing and establishing forward-thinking development plans to collaborating with teachers and administrators to achieve consensus across multiple levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to drive goal achievement while communicating openly and collaboratively with teachers, staff, parents, and principals.Dr. Fitzhugh attended Rutgers University beginning in 1996; completing his studies in 2000 with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology. In 2001, Dr. Fitzhugh went back to school to obtain a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Completing his Master’s Degree in 2005 from New Jersey City University, obtaining a doctorate was always the next part of the plan. He completed my dissertation and defended it on February 4, 2019, from Seton Hall University. Dr. Fitzhugh study was as follows: A Comparison of Complex Thinking Required by the Elementary New Jersey Student Learning Standards and Past New Jersey Curriculum Standards 2019https://scholarship.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3696&context=dissertationsAlways wanting to provide students with a differentiated and engaging educational experience, Dr. Fitzhugh began his teaching career at Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School in September 2000 within the Newark Public Schools. After five years in the classroom, he became Vice-Principal at Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School; the same school where he served as a substitute teacher and classroom teacher. In 2009, under the leadership of South Region Regional Superintendent Dr. Dale A. Talbert, Dr. Fitzhugh became the Instructional Special Assistant K-12. From 2010-2012, Dr. Fitzhugh served as the Principal of Chancellor Avenue/Annex Elementary School in the South Region. From 2012-2016, he served as Principal of Thomas G. Connors Elementary School within the Hoboken Public School District. In 2016-2018, he served as the Assistant Superintendent of School K-12 within the Hoboken Public School District. In June 2018, Mr. Leon, current Superintendent of the Newark Board of Education recommended Dr. Fitzhugh for the position of Deputy Superintendent of Schools. He was the Deputy Superintendent in the Newark Board of Education until June 30, 2018, at which point, he assumed my current position as the Superintendent of Schools in Orange Township. The greatest pleasure of his world is being married to Arlenia Fitzhugh for the last 12 years and being a father to the world’s great two children, Alyssa Ann, and Evan Gerald. Dr. Fitzhugh's leadership and vision of being a father drives the concept that all children deserve a great education.Gerald Fitzhugh, II, Ed.D.Superintendent of SchoolsOrange Township Public Schools of New JerseyAdministrative Building451 Lincoln AvenueOrange, New Jersey 07050973-677-4040ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLShttps://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Gerald_Fitzhugh

Fearless FireJason talks about if fear doesn't go away, do it afraid. Don't be afraid to chase your dreams, Don't be afraid to accomplish your goal, Don't be afraid to be successful in life!

Fearless FireWHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO SAY, LIFT YOUR HEAD UP HIGH, SMILE, AND WALK AWAY!