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Hello

my name is

Ali F.

Mr. Farah

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OUR MISSION:

Recruit, Prepare, Place and Retain Black male teachers in elementary schools.

OUR VISION:

Is that all students have the opportunity to attend schools staffed with racially and culturally diverse teachers and leaders, reflecting the students' race, ethnicity, and cultures, thereby creating an environment that affirms students for who they are. Black Men Teach creates the environment and conditions where Black male teachers can thrive, because our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without them.

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Get to know our torch-bearing BMT Teachers.

Ali embodies the spirit of Black Men Teach in the classroom—empowering students, modeling excellence, and cultivating a learning environment rooted in purpose, representation, and integrity. As a teacher, their impact goes beyond academics, shaping the hearts and minds of future leaders while uplifting the community they serve. This is his story.

Read My Story

Hello reader, thanks for reading my story!

My name is Ali Farah.

I earned my Master’s degree with ABS from the University of St. Thomas. My educational journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to learning and personal growth. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that has deepened my passion for education and helping others reach their full potential.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and visiting parks. These moments in nature give me balance, peace, and inspiration.

My philosophy in life is simple yet powerful:
‍

‍All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.


I believe in perseverance and the importance of never giving up, no matter the challenges we face.

Hello reader, thanks for reading my story!

My name is

Ali F.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Farah

I teach

SPED

at BMT Partner School

Teaching Fellow

Did you know in the State of Minnesota only

1 in 200

elementary teachers are Black Men? That's half of 1%.

I am a Black Male Teacher,

I am an impactful and inspiring leader.

My name is

Ali F.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Farah

I am proud half-percent, this is my story.

Ali

BMT Teacher

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BMT Teacher

Ali

BMT Teacher

Teaching Fellow

My name is Ali Farah.

I earned my Master’s degree with ABS from the University of St. Thomas. My educational journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to learning and personal growth. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that has deepened my passion for education and helping others reach their full potential.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and visiting parks. These moments in nature give me balance, peace, and inspiration.

My philosophy in life is simple yet powerful:
‍

‍All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.


I believe in perseverance and the importance of never giving up, no matter the challenges we face.

My name is Ali Farah.

I earned my Master’s degree with ABS from the University of St. Thomas. My educational journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to learning and personal growth. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that has deepened my passion for education and helping others reach their full potential.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and visiting parks. These moments in nature give me balance, peace, and inspiration.

My philosophy in life is simple yet powerful:
‍

‍All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.


I believe in perseverance and the importance of never giving up, no matter the challenges we face.

Hello Reader!
Thanks for being here and reading my story. I appreciate you taking the time to get to know me and Black Men Teach.

My name is

Ali F.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Farah

I teach

SPED

at a BMT Partner School!


Teaching Fellow

THIS IS MY STORY

My name is Ali Farah.

I earned my Master’s degree with ABS from the University of St. Thomas. My educational journey has been shaped by a strong commitment to learning and personal growth. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that has deepened my passion for education and helping others reach their full potential.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and visiting parks. These moments in nature give me balance, peace, and inspiration.

My philosophy in life is simple yet powerful:
‍

‍All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.


I believe in perseverance and the importance of never giving up, no matter the challenges we face.

9 QUESTIONS

WITH

Ali

1

How many years have you been teaching?

5

2

What does it mean to be a Black male teacher?

Black male teachers bring a combination of lived experience and cultural understanding that provides profound benefits for students—particularly Black students.

3

What grade did you have your first Black male teacher? What's one big takeaway you gained from that experience?

I was in first grade when I had my first Black male teacher.

4

What's your favorite subject to teach? Why?

Math

5

What's a one-liner you use all the time in the classroom?

Everybody, focus!

6

List three words your students would use to describe you.

Kind

Caring

Good-Natured

7

What is your favorite activity to do with your students?

Playing Games!

8

If you could take your students on a fieldtrip to any place around the world, where would you take them?

A National park!

9

What’s your favorite movie or TV show, favorite book, and go-to after-school snack?

Favorite Movie or TV Show:
N/A

Favorite Book:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Go-To After-School Snack:
Chocolate

5

1

How many years have you been teaching?

1

Black male teachers bring a combination of lived experience and cultural understanding that provides profound benefits for students—particularly Black students.

2

What does it mean to be a Black male teacher?

2

I was in first grade when I had my first Black male teacher.

3

What grade did you have your first Black male teacher? What's one big takeaway you gained from that experience?

3

Math

4

What's your favorite subject to teach? Why?

4

Everybody, focus!

5

What's a one-liner you use all the time in the classroom?

5

Kind

Caring

Good-Natured

6

List three words your students would use to describe you.

6

Playing Games!

7

What is your favorite activity to do with your students?

7

A National park!

8

If you could take your students on a fieldtrip to any place around the world, where would you take them?

8

Favorite Movie or TV Show:
N/A

Favorite Book:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Go-To After-School Snack:
Chocolate

9

What’s your favorite movie or TV show, favorite book, and go-to after-school snack?

9

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