A structured environment can lead college and career readiness | Xavier Omar Edwards | TEDxBradenton

A story of the commitment of a parent to structure leads to her sons rewarding career in education that impacts the lives of many. Xavier “Omar” Edwards is a native of Manatee County. He has been an educator for the past 23 years. During his 23 year career, he served the students and parents of Manatee County as a Counselor, Program Manager, middle and high school Principal, Assistant Director and Currently the Associate Director of Strategic Planning Iniatatives.
Mr. Edwards was educated in the public schools of Manatee County, graduating from Southeast High School in 1993. Upon graduation, Mr. Edwards received a fully paid scholarship to play football for the Ole Miss Rebels at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi. While at the University of Mississippi, Mr. Edwards earned two Bachelor’s Degrees - Bachelor of Public Administration (1997) and Bachelor of Social Work (1998) degrees from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Additionally, he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which began his commitment to public service through various projects of the fraternity in the local community in Oxford.
Mr. Edwards believes it was his upbringing that has gotten him to where he is in life. He was taught by his mother who was taught by her grandmother, that you treat people how you want to be treated; that you do what is right even though it may not be what is popular; and that you look to the hills from which come your help - for your help comes from the Lord. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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