In this episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz interview Alex Shorter, an entrepreneur and literacy advocate from Cleveland, Ohio. Alex shares insights into his journey of overcoming personal hardships and how literacy became a pivotal force in his life, keeping him grounded and steering him away from potential pitfalls. The conversation delves into the misconceptions around "urban literacy," emphasizing that literacy issues are national and affect adults as much as youth. Alex discusses the impact of his Archangel program, which uses “edutainment” to blend hip-hop and literacy, engaging young people by making learning relatable and enjoyable. His approach helped students connect with reading and graduate high school, showing the power of culturally relevant education. Alex also emphasizes the importance of continuous personal development, resilience, and the power of knowledge-sharing, encouraging listeners to pursue growth and make small daily steps toward their goals.

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Alex Shorter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shorter-b764241a/

Dr. Joe Hamlett
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Dr. Dave Peltz
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⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠
https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz

Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠

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