Mission

EDUCATOR. Author. RESEARCHER. SPEAKER.

Professional Learning with a PURPOSE!

Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor is an award-winning educator, researcher, author, and national speaker. He has over 18 years of experience serving as a full-time Educational Consultant, Director of Operations for Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads, Title 1 Instructional Coach, and Special Education teacher.

JT has presented at the national conferences of many professional organizations, including ASCD, NCTE, AMLE, and Learning Forward. JT has been featured in a WHRO commercial titled "The Teaching Profession" and has presented at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. He has won numerous awards, including Iota Phi Lambda Emerald Educator, Teacher of the Year at Oscar F. Smith High School, Overall City-Wide Teacher of the Year for Chesapeake Public Schools, and 2019 ASCD Emerging Leader. In 2021, JT was selected as one of Inside Business's 'Top 40 Under 40' in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia for exemplifying success in business and commitment to community service.

Dr. Taylor firmly believes that his purpose in life is to "play a pivotal role in the transformation of communities."

JT's motto is simple: "Know Your Why!"

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Educational Qualifications (Click Here for Bio)

Ph.D. in Advanced Education Leadership at Regent University (2022). - {Dissertation title: "The Relationship Between Multicultural Consciousness and Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy.}
Completed National Association of Secondary Schools Principal's "Breaking Ranks" Leadership Training for School Improvement (2018).
Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (2015).

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University (2013).
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University "Magna Cum Laude" (2011).

Speaker Experience

Professional Conferences

Universities

K-12 Schools

Professional Conferences

Universities

(2025) Regent University - Virginia Beach, VA - Plenary Speaker for the School of Education Virtual Research Symposium - Keynote title, "Teaching with a Purpose"
(2024) Washington College - Chestertown, MD - Keynote title, "Leadership Mindset"
(2024) Elms College - Chicopee, MA - Cynthia A. Lyons Center for Equity and Urban Education - (Developing Multicultural Consciousness)
(2024) Elms College - Cynthia A. Lyons Center for Equity and Urban Education - (Culturally Responsive Teaching: Is This Lesson for You or Your Student?)
(2024) Old Dominion University - Darden College of Education - Department of Teaching and Learning (Why Do They Do That? - Understanding and Defusing Behavior Concerns)
(2023) Washington College - Chestertown, MD - Keynote
(2022) Old Dominion University - Darden College of Education - Department of Teaching and Learning (Why Do They Do That? - Understanding and Preventive Disruptive Behaviors)
(2021) James Madison University CTA - Science Practices for Inclusion Academy - June 28-July 1
(2021) Old Dominion University - Darden College of Education - Department of Teaching and Learning (Why Do They Do That? - Understanding and Preventing Disruptive Behaviors)
(2020) Michigan State University - College of Education - Department of K-12 Educational Administration (Creating a healthy, equitable, and inclusive school culture)
(2020) Old Dominion University - Darden College of Education - Department of Teaching and Learning (Classroom management for preservice teachers)
(2019) Old Dominion University - Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (Keynote)
(2018) Washington College - Institute of Religion, Politics, and Culture in Chestertown, MD (Keynote)
(2018) Old Dominion University - Student Government Association (Keynote)
(2017) Virginia Wesleyan University - Teacher Preparation Program (Keynote)
(2017) Norfolk State University - Future Teacher Academy Conference 2017

K-12 Schools