EXPERIENCE

Independent consultant specializing in Leadership and diversity     

Motivational speaker, consultant, and author with diversified experience in education, leadership, and life that enables effective and powerful motivational programs that come from the heart.  He has a deep belief in relationships and feels that anyone can be educated if they understand that you know and care about them. Author of the leadership memoir “The Happy Leader: Relatable Stories of Influence and Hope.”  Assists organizations in meeting business objectives through inspirational speaking programs.

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Education, Ed. D.-Education Administration, Baylor University, Waco, TX. 2005 (GPA 3.76).  Dissertation Topic: “The Influences on College Choice For Male Athletes At Eight Selected Division I Universities.”

Certification of Mid-Management Administration – Education Administration/Mid Management, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX. 1997 (GPA 4.0)

Master of Science-Adapted P.E., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX. 1990 (GPA 3.0) Texas certification in Physical Education and Special Education at the elementary and secondary levels.

Bachelor of Science-Physical Education, minors in Special Education, Biology, and Coaching, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. 1983. (GPA 3.0)

Professional Experience

Motivational Speaker and Consultant- calvinlawrencespeaks.net, August 2018-present.     

Mentor, advisor and recruiter for students for JMU, August 2018-present.

YMCA – Part-time sports staff and youth referee.  August 2024 – present.

Success Coach for Ranger College – February 2023 – August 2024.

• Mentor and assist students in obtaining the necessary resources needed to reach their dreams.
• Tutor/ advisor and coordinator of Food and clothing Pantry

Dean of Developmental Studies, Ranger College, August 2015-2018.

• Applied research-based methods to increase student achievement.
• Developed new curriculum approaches to address student improvement.
• Designed new research tools to measure student success.
• Assisted with staff development and annual convention planning efforts.

Director of Education & Related Programs & Assistant Professor
Southwest Metroplex Center in Fort Worth, Tarleton State University, September 2006 – May 2014.

• Led initiative for recruiting new students to programs, both graduate and undergrad.
• Increased student enrollment at Fort Worth campus by over 50%.
• Increased Community/Business partnerships and collaborations by 30%.
• Taught leadership classes for aspiring administrators in K-12.

Interim Director Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Tarleton State U, October 2009- August 2010.

• Assisted in developing “New” model for diversity on main and satellite campuses.
• Increased student programming based on diversity by 15%.
• Improved student engagement in activities both on and off campus.
• Scheduled Diversity Speakers to come and engage the main campus.

High School Principal, Richard Milburn Academy charter school, August 2003-2006.

• Opened school and started enrollment process, from 5 to 200 students in 2 years.
• Doubled graduation rate each enrollment year, from 12, to 25, to 60 students.
• Improved community relations with Charter Programs.
• Hired “crackerjack” staff, planned strategically and implemented annual budget.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

High School Principal, Granbury Juvenile Correctional Center

High School Assist Principal, Crowley Independent School District

Middle School Assist Principal, Arlington Independent and Fort Worth Independent School Districts

Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Fort Worth Independent School District

Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Portsmouth, VA Public Schools

Mentor/Instructor, TCU Graduate Assistant, Texas Christian University

Counselor, Upward Bound Summer Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Community College Teachers Association, National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates, Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Special Education certification, K-12, Mid-management/Principal certification, member of Leadership Granbury, Optimist Club member of Granbury, Texas.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society
• 2-year starter and letterman for the James Madsion University football program
• Teacher recruiter for Crowley ISD, Student recruiter for Tarleton State U
• Outstanding Young Men of America, 1986 & 1996
• 3 weeks International Education Studies in China & Thailand, Summer 1999
• Presentation to students and faculty at Shaanxi Education College in Xian, China
• North Texas Regional P-16 council member/university representative 7 years
• Tarleton State University THECB liaison for 2012
• TCCTA State Membership Chair 2016 – 2018
• TCCTA State Outstanding Membership award 2016
• Sports announcer for son’s football team 2016 -2019
• Leadership Granbury 2024 Current Board member
• Forward Training Center Board Member