Best of The Best Alternative Education Speakers

At the top of the list for alternative education speakers and best high-risk student speaker,Dr. Adolph “Doc” Brown III is delightfully different in the world of alternative education. As a clinical psychologist and master teacher, he connects deeply with students, faculty, and staff alike, creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth. His compassionate approach addresses the unique challenges of at-promise students, sparking curiosity and resilience. As an expert contributor in the documentary “La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America,” he highlights the beauty of diverse educational paths. He has always had a heart for students considered high-risk (e.g. students in foster care, expelled, suspended, or school dropouts).  

 

Dr. Brown’s joyful spirit and unwavering dedication empower everyone in the educational community to embrace their individuality and realize their true potential.

Doc Brown supports specialized, alternative accountability systems designed for schools serving at-promise students.  He explains how and why this is important in the documentary “La Lucha: Getting Schooled In America.”  In this documentary Doc Brown shares the importance of why these schools need be evaluated on metrics tailored to their specific, often transitory, student populations.  Doc Brown also addresses why there is fairness in this approach through the distribution of resources based on individual needs.  He recounts supporting historical facts in “La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America.”