192. Eight Million Stories: School-to-Prison Pipeline with Marvin Pierre

Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network

A native New Yorker, Marvin Pierre began developing 8 Million Stories during his year as a TNTP Bridge Fellow. Before that, he served as the Assistant Principal at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining KIPP Polaris, he served as the Dean of Students at Excellence Boys Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. He was an Assistant Dean of Students at Summit Academy Charter School, and has also served as Director of Student Life at Achievement First Endeavor Middle School (Brooklyn, NY). Marvin also worked in the Investment Banking (Municipal Finance Group) at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Marvin holds a bachelor's in Economics from Trinity College (Hartford, CT) and a Masters in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and desires to pursue opportunities in community development and co-found a K-8 school for young boys of color in Houston, TX.

In this episode we discuss:

• The intricacies of the school to prison pipeline that affects black and brown children.
• The success Eight Million Stories has received over the past five years.
• Partnering with Holly Charles from Houston Play on Purpose.

Contact Marvin:

• Eight Million Stories Website
• Eight Million Stories Facebook

Check out the play:

• Houston Play on Purpose: Black, White & Sunshine

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