Young, Gifted, and Black Educator: Shares Why He Had To Tell His Story
Dr. MarQo "Jusreall" Patton @jusreall
@jusreall
Dr. Mike Robinson: What is the name of your chapter in the soon to be released book Gumbo for the Soul: Males of Color Share Their Stories, Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I Might Cry, But I’ll Get There.
Dr. Mike Robinson: Why did you decide to share your story in the soon to be released book Gumbo for the Soul: Males of Color Share Their Stories, Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I decided to share my story in Gumbo: III because I know that one of the most powerful ways to overcome is by sharing areas of tests with others. I believe that God has brought me through aspects of life that have helped me to be a fully sufficient Black man. While my young story is still being written, I believe that there is value in how I grew up.
Dr. Mike Robinson: What do you hope the readers of your chapter take away after reading your story?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: This short story does a cursory job at highlighting many of my experiences and mindsets that were developed from them, but it is hoped that those who read it find insight, inspiration and community.
Dr. Mike Robinson: How do you live your triumphs/victories in a way that empower other people of color?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I live my victories very transparently—I’m not convinced that my stories of struggle and success are just for me. While I do not think my struggles make me unique, they show a common picture of Black resiliency—which is always rich, irrespective of the many ways we tell it.
Bio
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton is an educator, singer, and writer currently residing in Nashville, TN. He is a graduate of Fisk University with a B.S. in Business Administration (Music Business concentration.) Patton earned a Master’s in Instructional Practice, and doctorate in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University. Jusreall is an alumni member of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®, traveling as a baritone from ‘08-11. A veteran teacher in MNPS for 8 years, he is currently one of the founding music business instructors at Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, home of the first student-run record label Relentless Entertainment Group. Patton has served as an intern for The Recording Academy, was featured on local news stations for teaching and speaking engagements, was a recipient of the inaugural Human Rights Rising Advocate Award from the State of Tennessee, was filmed as a real-life mentor in the documentary “All the Difference” that was produced by Emmy-award winning and Academy-award winning Tod Lending of Nomadic Pictures. Through Jusreall Music Group Global LLC, Patton offers consultation and vocal coaching to independent artists who seek self-publishing and creative development. He serves as worship leader of the City of David and enjoys life with his wife, Whittney and two dogs.
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I Might Cry, But I’ll Get There.
Dr. Mike Robinson: Why did you decide to share your story in the soon to be released book Gumbo for the Soul: Males of Color Share Their Stories, Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I decided to share my story in Gumbo: III because I know that one of the most powerful ways to overcome is by sharing areas of tests with others. I believe that God has brought me through aspects of life that have helped me to be a fully sufficient Black man. While my young story is still being written, I believe that there is value in how I grew up.
Dr. Mike Robinson: What do you hope the readers of your chapter take away after reading your story?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: This short story does a cursory job at highlighting many of my experiences and mindsets that were developed from them, but it is hoped that those who read it find insight, inspiration and community.
Dr. Mike Robinson: How do you live your triumphs/victories in a way that empower other people of color?
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton: I live my victories very transparently—I’m not convinced that my stories of struggle and success are just for me. While I do not think my struggles make me unique, they show a common picture of Black resiliency—which is always rich, irrespective of the many ways we tell it.
Bio
Dr. MarQo “Jusreall” Patton is an educator, singer, and writer currently residing in Nashville, TN. He is a graduate of Fisk University with a B.S. in Business Administration (Music Business concentration.) Patton earned a Master’s in Instructional Practice, and doctorate in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University. Jusreall is an alumni member of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®, traveling as a baritone from ‘08-11. A veteran teacher in MNPS for 8 years, he is currently one of the founding music business instructors at Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, home of the first student-run record label Relentless Entertainment Group. Patton has served as an intern for The Recording Academy, was featured on local news stations for teaching and speaking engagements, was a recipient of the inaugural Human Rights Rising Advocate Award from the State of Tennessee, was filmed as a real-life mentor in the documentary “All the Difference” that was produced by Emmy-award winning and Academy-award winning Tod Lending of Nomadic Pictures. Through Jusreall Music Group Global LLC, Patton offers consultation and vocal coaching to independent artists who seek self-publishing and creative development. He serves as worship leader of the City of David and enjoys life with his wife, Whittney and two dogs.
