Keeping Males of Color in the Education Field
Profound Gentlemen is building a community of male educators of color, equipping them to leave a lasting impact on the next generation.
You Belong Here
We are committed to encouraging, supporting, and empowering male educators of color through leadership development, mentoring, and coaching.
Early-Stage Educators
(0-5 years)
For new or aspiring male educators of color, we provide the tools needed to navigate the educational system in order to have a positive, meaningful effect.
Seasoned Educators
(6+ years)
For more veteran male educators of color, we provide professional development opportunities that can lead to positions of advocacy for positive, institutional change.
Community
Profound Gentlemen fosters trust-based networks and the connections needed for mutual encouragement and the sharing of valuable insights.
Skills Development
We help male educators of color benefit from professional development opportunities, skill formation, and close collaboration with peers.
Mentorship
Our mentors provide a deep reserve of wisdom and experience to male educators of color who are newer to the educational system.
We’re Creating a Vibrant Community of Men of Color in Education
We develop, support, and retain highly effective male educators of color across the nation, positively affecting the education of children in public and charter schools everywhere. We are especially invested in the academic growth and success of boys of color!
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“This was the most community I felt… I want to make sure that the space for male educators of color is protected.”
7+ Year Educator
Powerful Stories from our Gents
Our community stands united in our desire to make a positive, lasting impact.
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Across the nation, student populations continue to diversify… and yet male educators of color make up a small percentage of the workforce and leave the profession at an especially high rate.
On top of the performance pressures, low pay, and school violence concerns that all educators face, male educators of color face such obstacles as the rising cost of education, isolation from their peers, and barriers to advancement.
Since 2015, Profound Gentlemen Has Been on a Mission to Advocate for Male Educators of Color.
We provide male educators of color with a sense of belonging, provided via trust-based networks, beginning educator support, ongoing opportunities for professional development, and more.