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Hello

my name is

Christian R.

Mr. Reyes

AKA

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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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Christian 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.

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Read My Story

Hello reader, thanks for reading my story!

I've always wanted to make an impact within a community.

I started my adult career as a registered police officer. After the deaths of Philando Castile and George Floyd, I quickly realized that profession was not for me. That is when Black Men Teach stepped in and helped me make an impact in the classroom.

Outside the classroom, I love family time and basketball. I am an assistant coach at Hamline University and also coach AAU with MN Fury.
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"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best."
— Bob Talbert

Hello reader, thanks for reading my story!

My name is

Christian R.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Reyes

I teach

4th Grade

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

Christian R.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Reyes

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

Christian

BMT Teacher

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BMT Teacher

Christian

BMT Teacher

Teaching Fellow

I've always wanted to make an impact within a community.

I started my adult career as a registered police officer. After the deaths of Philando Castile and George Floyd, I quickly realized that profession was not for me. That is when Black Men Teach stepped in and helped me make an impact in the classroom.

Outside the classroom, I love family time and basketball. I am an assistant coach at Hamline University and also coach AAU with MN Fury.
‍

"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best."
— Bob Talbert

I've always wanted to make an impact within a community.

I started my adult career as a registered police officer. After the deaths of Philando Castile and George Floyd, I quickly realized that profession was not for me. That is when Black Men Teach stepped in and helped me make an impact in the classroom.

Outside the classroom, I love family time and basketball. I am an assistant coach at Hamline University and also coach AAU with MN Fury.
‍

"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best."
— Bob Talbert

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

Christian R.

But my wonderful students call me

Mr. Reyes

I teach

4th Grade

at a BMT Partner School!


Teaching Fellow

THIS IS MY STORY

I've always wanted to make an impact within a community.

I started my adult career as a registered police officer. After the deaths of Philando Castile and George Floyd, I quickly realized that profession was not for me. That is when Black Men Teach stepped in and helped me make an impact in the classroom.

Outside the classroom, I love family time and basketball. I am an assistant coach at Hamline University and also coach AAU with MN Fury.
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"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best."
— Bob Talbert

9 QUESTIONS

WITH

Christian

1

How many years have you been teaching?

4

2

What does it mean to be a Black male teacher?

To be a representation in a profession where we are a minority, but also to represent a path that is impactful beyond being athletes or musicians, means everything.

3

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

I have never had a Black Male Teacher.

4

What's your favorite subject to teach? Why?

Math, math is a big tool in everyday life and to help the kids see math in real life situations and concepts is a fun thing.

5

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

When students ask to go to bathroom, I hold my hand out for a high five and say this.

"if you give me $5"

6

List three words your students would use to describe you.

Calm

Happy

Encouraging

7

What is your favorite activity to do with your students?

Charades!

8

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

African Safari!

9

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

Favorite Movie or TV Show:
Chicago P/D

Favorite Book:
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Go-To After-School Snack:
Baked Sour cream and Onion chips

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4

1

How many years have you been teaching?

1

To be a representation in a profession where we are a minority, but also to represent a path that is impactful beyond being athletes or musicians, means everything.

2

What does it mean to be a Black male teacher?

2

I have never had a 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, math is a big tool in everyday life and to help the kids see math in real life situations and concepts is a fun thing.

4

What's your favorite subject to teach? Why?

4

When students ask to go to bathroom, I hold my hand out for a high five and say this.

"if you give me $5"

5

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

5

Calm

Happy

Encouraging

6

List three words your students would use to describe you.

6

Charades!

7

What is your favorite activity to do with your students?

7

African Safari!

8

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

8

Favorite Movie or TV Show:
Chicago P/D

Favorite Book:
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Go-To After-School Snack:
Baked Sour cream and Onion chips

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9

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

9

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