Kicking off "Kindness Week" at Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove, FL
Pete was invited to be the kickoff speaker for 400 students from Ransom Everglades High School as they prepared for their inaugural "Kindness Week." The 10th through 12th graders were entertained by his combination of spoken word and straight talk as he shared the principles of the GRIND!
GRINDing in Houston, Texas at Lone Star Actuation
What a great day connecting with Travis, Walter, Timmy, Eddie, Holli, Bob and Christie! The GRIND was the start of a great work day for all of us!
Hoopin' and GRINDing Davie, FL
Peter recently gave a GRIND talk to the varsity basketball team at Western High School in Davie, FL.
At MS 331 "The Bronx School for young leaders
Pete connected his message to over 100 students at the Bronx School for Young Leaders.
All About the "GRIND": 50 Daily Life Lessons to Help you Be Your Best Self
50 Daily Life Lessons To Help you Be Your Best Self This book is a collection of lessons and reminders that serve to get important conversations started. It is meant to provide the reader with digestible and relatable topics connected to advice on how to navigate life through a positive and productive mindset.
hip hop history
Peter recently compiled his history raps into a full-length book format. It is a fun and comprehensive resource for teachers and students of US history.
Woken Words:
"Woken Words: Thoughts from the Laundry Room" is Peter's compilation of poetry that reflects many of the values and principles of the GRIND.
Preparing for the GRIND
"Real Talk" for those considering a career in Teaching. Peter published this book as field guide for future teachers, as he reflects on his thirty year career in the classroom.
Missing
I don't want you to be "missing" anymore.
Prescription Lens
We all see the world through our own lenses, but the more we listen, the more questions we ask, the we walk in each others shoes...the more we understand.
THE GRIND
hip hop history
In his career as a history teacher, Peter was challenged by some students to make his lessons more exciting. At that moment, Hip Hop History was born as was his alter-ego Emcee Hero-D "the modern Hero-dotus!" Check out his channel in which he "spits bars" to the narrative of US History.