“I can't continue to be a part of a system that is pushing students out to what I know is going to be their demise” Say Dr Evisha Ford

Episode 49: 

Guest Name: Dr. Evisha Ford

Guest Business: iCan Dream Center

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Black Businesses Matter,I speak with Dr. Evisha Ford who serves as the Founding Executive Director of iCan Dream Center. The iCan Dream Center is a therapeutic school in Illinois, that serves the needs of neurodiverse learners and their families. Dr. Ford details her personal and professional background. Her parents had her later in life and were both career entrepreneurs who nurtured and uplifted her throughout her childhood.  Although she often had behavioral issues throughout her educational career, her love of learning prevailed.  From working with homeless youth to becoming the director of special education, Dr. Ford found her passion in helping these marginalized communities.

Dr. Ford provides more insight into what the iCan Dream center is and how is able to meet the needs of these marginalized students  Dr. Ford emphasizes the importance of focusing on not only the student in need but the parents as well. She also provides us with insight into her most recent project, a book tired "Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a Physically, Emotionally, Socially Safe School Culture", which will be published in June 2023 & available for pre-sale in March.

If you would like to learn more about marginalized learners and the iCan Dream Center =, this is the episode for you.

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

1. What was Dr. Evisha Ford like as a child
2. What were her parents like? 
3. What does marginalized mean? 
4. What is the iCan Dream Center? 
5. What does racial and cultural equity mean?
6. Why do black businesses matter? 
7. What brings  Dr. Evisha joy? 

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