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The Teacher Who Took a Chance on Me
In this episode, Tony Reeves reflects on a defining high school experience with his biology teacher, Miss Jewel Watley, at Pine Bluff High School. What began as intimidation — being placed in the school’s first AP Biology class alongside some of the top students in his class — later became one of the most important turning points in his educational and professional journey.This episode explores the role of Black educators, the “it takes a village” philosophy, and the responsibility older generations often felt to identify, challenge, and cultivate young Black talent. Tony connects that…
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