Episode 7 featuring Marquetta McLeod

In this episode of The Game Orchestrator, Ernani Santos, Dr. IJ, and Marquetta McLeod discuss mental health in education, highlighting factors affecting learning, teachers' roles, and the need for greater awareness and support.

Episode 6 featuring LaRussell

In this episode of The Game Orchestrator, Ernani Santos, Dr. IJ, and rapper LaRussell discuss the transformative power of community, parenting, and education in fostering growth, combating systemic racism, and creating intentional, positive change.

Episode 5 featuring Dr. Sharroky Hollie

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of The Game Orchestrator, Ernani Santos and Dr. Ijeoma Ononuju host Dr. Sharroky Hollie, a leader in culturally responsive education, to discuss his journey, equitable practices, and actionable solutions for transformative teaching.

Episode 4 featuring Travis Davis

In this episode, Ernani Santos and Travis Davis discuss the role of barbershops as community hubs, the power of mentorship, and the importance of passion, relationships, and versatility in connecting with today’s youth.

Episode 3 featuring Dr. Qiana O’Leary

In this episode, Ernani Santos and Dr. IJ talk with Dr. Qiana O’Leary about edupreneurship and driving change through education, diving into a heated post-election debate that explores its impact on educators, leaders, and the hope for resilience and unity.

Episode 2 featuring Caleb

In this episode, Ernani Santos and Dr. IJ talk with Caleb, founder of Triple P, and his former teachers, now entrepreneurs, about education gaps, Gen Z challenges, and how pursuing education could amplify Caleb's entrepreneurial voice.

Episode 1 featuring Ernani and Dr. IJ

Welcome to The Game Orchestrator reboot! Ernani Santos and Dr. IJ return on 10/14/24 with fresh insights on education, leadership, and social justice, kicking off with a Real Talk segment on educator grace and “it takes the hood to raise the hood.”