Scholars of Color- Robert Hassell
What is Scholars of Color?
It is a platform in which scholars of color are purposefully celebrated. It’s a space where scholars of color are showcased front and center. It is a digital space where we feel empowered and resilient. Let us get to know each other. Let us cheer each other on AND show the world what we have to offer.
Let us now welcome Robert Hassell to the Scholars of Color space!
Name: Robert Hassell
Gender Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS
What do you currently do for work and/or school?: Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN) and American Baptist College (Nashville, TN)
Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: I am colorful, vibrant and high-energy personality. People would describe me as the life and light that comes into any room. They call me the male version of “Ms. Frizzle” or “Willy Wonka” because of my classroom delivery mode, interactions with students, whimsical sayings and insight to acquiring knowledge about various topics/subject matter. I am an explorer, innovator and navigator of impossibility to arrive at a creative reality.
What are you passionate about?: I am passionate about placing people in environments to recognize their call, cultivating their passion through intentional experiences and interactions, and supporting them as they walk out their intended path to fulfilling their life’s purpose on every level. Everyone is called to something. We all must be, so that everyone can become!
Why is the representation of scholars of color important to you?: The representation of Scholars of Color is important to me because there is a necessity for diversity within The Academy. Too long we have been behind the scenes and unable to access the power found in university and togetherness. We must extend ourselves to collaborative and collective efforts to strengthen innovation within The Academy. There is a call for diverse perspectives that expand our horizons of understanding and the way we disperse knowledge (academic, social and psychological) to the next generation. We have a responsibility to emerge and show people that were are present and making an impact on our world.
If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: My Website: www.drokeefetoday.org , Dr. Robert O'Keefe Hassell (Facebook/Public Figure Page) or Twitter @Dr_Hassell14
Anything else you would like us to know?: My favorite color is Yellow. I love Mike & Ike's.
The Magnolia Blossom is my favorite flower. I am a Curriculum Planning Design Specialist| Learning Support | Professor | Certified Holistic Life Coach | Author | Pastor
Thank you Robert for sharing space with us!
Stay tuned everyone for more Scholars of Color profiles. Interested in being showcased yourself? Please email the Scholars of Color team at scholarsofcolor@reclaimingyourhappiness.com and we will get back to you shortly.
