Dr. Jahkari Taylor
President and CEO,
Purpose Pushers LLC
Dr. Jahkari "JT" Taylor is the President and CEO of Purpose Pushers LLC, a hybrid educational consulting company that couples motivational speaking with dynamic professional learning. With over 15 years of experience working as a teacher, Title 1 Instructional Coach, and full-time education consultant, Dr. Taylor brings a unique perspective to the field of education.
He is an award-winning educational leader, researcher, author, and national speaker. He has presented at the national conferences of many professional organizations, including ASCD, NCTE, AMLE, SREB, and Learning Forward. He has also been featured in a WHRO commercial titled "The Teaching Profession" and presented at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide.
He has won numerous awards, including Iota Phi Lambda Emerald Educator, Teacher of the Year at Oscar F. Smith High School, Overall City-Wide Teacher of the Year for Chesapeake Public Schools, and 2019 ASCD Emerging Leader.
In 2021, Dr. Taylor was selected as one of Inside Business's 'Top 40 Under 40' in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia for exemplifying success in business and commitment to community service.
His motto is simple: "Know Your Why!
Purpose Pushers LLC.
