Brian Knowles is a dynamic speaker, writer, researcher, and educator with the distinction of being twice named by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida's Top Black Educators (2018 and 2021). With over 16 years of experience, he has served as a content expert for NPR and Everfi several times. His research and writings have been featured in the Journal of Literacy Innovation: Rethinking Literacy Instruction and XanEdu Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Blog.
Brian founded Power Builders Curriculum and Pedagogies, LLC - an educational consulting company that supports schools, community organizations, and education-focused nonprofits in creating culturally affirming spaces. This includes, but is not limited to, policy, curriculum, research, professional development, and professional speaking engagements.
Brian has supported schools in his home state of Florida to create environments conducive to all students' academic success. He has designed policies to eliminate systemic barriers and interrupt discriminatory practices that lead to predictable outcomes for some groups of students. He has also developed a series of state-wide, secondary-level courses that highlight the historical contributions and experiences of African Diasporic people:
• Great Men and Women of Color Who Shaped World History
• Examining the African American Experience in the 20th Century through Music and Visual Arts
• Exploring Hip Hop as Literature, and
• The History and Contribution of Haiti in a Global Context
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