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Changemakers Collective23. Empowering the Next Generation & Challenging the Education System with David Spellmon, CEO of Positive ArcherIt’s no secret that many kids are slipping through the cracks of the education system, but with the right engagement, we can turn this ship around. In this episode, David Spellmon Jr. shares how his organization, Positive Archer Solutions, solves this problem through hip-hop music. Yes, you read that right: David connects with students through music to build social and emotional learning skills to set them up for success in school and in life. This episode is an incredible case study on turning your passion into purpose and using it to solve a problem and maximize impact....
2025-05-1638 min
The Teacher's ForumBars, Beats, and Building Futures: David Spellmon on Hip-Hop and EducationSend us a text message and let us know what you think and for ideas for future episodes. In this episode of The Teachers Forum, David interviews David Spellmon, a behavior specialist who integrates hip hop pedagogy into education. Spellmon shares his unique journey into education, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and social emotional learning. He discusses the resistance educators may have towards hip hop and how he addresses these concerns by highlighting the original principles of hip hop. The conversation explores how hip hop can be used to teach essential skills and engage students in...
2025-05-1248 min
Our ClassroomEpisode 80 | Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop w/ David SpellmonIn this episode, our host Roberto is joined by David Spellmon Jr., a behavior specialist who is making an impact in Charlotte, North Carolina by incorporating Hip Hop Pedagogy to promote social and emotional learning. David is the author of "Just Like Music: Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop," and in this conversation, he shares the importance of affirmations, the integration of Hip Hop and social emotional learning, and the impact of his book's lesson plans on students and educators. From exploring the connections between Hip Hop and SEL to discussing the potential benefits of such integration, this...
2024-01-3128 min
Class in Session PodcastBehavior Specialist ft.David SpellmonOn Season 2 Episode #12 of Class in Session Podcast. Mr. David Spellmon originally from London talks with Logan and Dontay about his journey in education. Spellmon has a degree in psychology and has a social and emotional learning curriculum. He is a teacher in North Carolina.
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2023-07-2758 min
The Mentally Shredded ShowEmbracing Diversity for a Stronger Community with David SpellmonEducating the next generation begins with who - and what - they listen to!
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2023-07-2639 min
The Black Male Archives' PodcastJust Like Music: Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip-HopWe talk with David Spellmon Jr who has spent his professional career uplifting the youth through Social, Emotional Learning, and Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Mental Health, K-12, and Higher Education sectors.David specializes in Hip Hop Pedagogy and building Social Capital. He is the author of the book Just Like Music: Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip Hop and the corresponding student workbook.TheBlackMaleArchives.com BMA Database
2022-11-1016 min
The Katie Black ShowEpisode #158: Dear Summer, Summer 2005Episode 12🌟 TODAY on The Katie Black Show…David Spellmon, Jr.! David sits down with Katie: The Unexplained, Super Bowl Half-Time, Charlotte, Hip-Hop Education & MUCH MORE. We recorded at Caswell Station, in Charlotte. Thank You For Listening! (*recorded 2.16.22*) —> CHECK OUT JACK OF ALL SPADES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-of-all-spades/id1469845605
2022-04-121h 02The Katie Black ShowEpisode #155: LIVE! 2.24.22TONIGHT on The Katie Black Show…STARRING🌟: David Spellmon, Jr., Matt Hooker AND FEATURING Mark! LIVE FROM RHINO MARKET NODA! ENJOY! (*recorded 2.24.22*) R.I.P. TO THE FOLLOWING LEGENDS, 🌟Princess Diana🌟 🌟Mother Teresa🌟 🌟Biggie Smalls🌟 🌟Gianni Versace🌟 🌟Chris Farley🌟 🌟James Stewart🌟 🌟John Denver🌟 🌟Michael Hutchence🌟
2022-03-2957 min
BONDcastReframing Our Relationships with StudentsThis episode features educator, author, speaker, behavior specialist, and podcaster David Spellmon. He explains the purpose of a post he wrote on the bondeducators.org blog entitled “Stop Doing or Saying these things to Students of Color Right Now.” David shares about how his upbringing influences his teaching, what veteran teachers often get wrong about supporting Black and Brown students, and how schools can leverage cultures—especially those influenced by Hip Hop—to become optimal places for student learning.
2022-01-0748 min
Coaching Community ChangersUnlikely AllianceAre you willing to disrupt the status quo to ensure that those without a voice are heard? David Spellmon has made a mission of doing just that. Concerned by the disconnect between some of his students and the material used to teach them he decided to form an unlikely alliance. He paired his calling as an educator with a love for music to create a curriculum that bridged the divide without compromising the concepts. The concepts he shares are transferable to the home or the workplace. Continue the conversation with my guest, https://positivearchersolutions.com/To start a business as a cer...
2021-12-1637 min
Teaching Social Emotional Learning Through MusicTeaching Social Emotional Learning Through Music with David Spellmon Jr.Music IS social. Music IS emotional. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the music classroom capitalizes on the power of music education to help our students build the competencies of IDENTITY (self-awareness & self-management), BELONGING (social-awareness & relationship management), and AGENCY (responsible decision-making). SEL must be intentionally embedded in musical instruction. It should never feel like “one more thing” or a box to check; it should simply feel like great music teaching meeting our students’ needs. We put SEL Center Stage.In this episode, Scott connects with David Spellmon Jr. exploring how hip hop can help teachers and students understand who th...
2021-12-0141 min
The Empowerment Perspective PodcastHip Hop Pedagogy w/ David SpellmonOn this episode we sit down with educator David Spellmon. Listen as we discuss how Hip Hop culture and art can be implemented in the classroom to help address social and emotional learning. Stay Empowered!
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2021-05-2943 min
Life with Britney: A Peculiar PodcastEp. 5 Good EnergyListen in as David Spellmon speaks on the disconnect between student and educator, Social Emotional Learning, and his Business Positive Archer Solutions. He also shares some insightful stuff in “The Little Things” segment. Join the conversation! Follow David: IG-mrjappi
2021-04-2358 min
The DashEP 184 Just Like Music Hip Hop & SEL with David SpellmonIn Episode 184, I had the opportunity to have a talk with David Spellmon, the author of Just like Music and a District level Behavior Modification Technician in Charlotte Metro. We talked about his book and how hip-hop music can help educate our young generation. David briefly shares what the book is about and what the story aims to teach and tell the youth about SEL inspired by Hip-hop. We also discussed how the teachers play a part in educating SEL and the competencies needed to be successful. If you are a teacher, test your strength at viacharacter.org! You may...
2021-02-0126 min