Name: Dr. Lathardus Goggins, II
Occupation: Educator/Entrepreneur
Employer: Applied Academic Solutions
Name of High School: John R. Buchtel
Location (City/State): Akron, Ohio
Name of College (1): The University of Akron (B.A. & Ed.D.)
Location (City/State): Akron, Ohio
Name of College (2): Kent State University (M.Ed.)
Location (City/State): Kent, Ohio
Please state the reason(s) you are supporting Project GRAD Akron and raising funds for the scholarship fund. I support Project GRAD Akron's commitment to student success and community empowerment.
Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you: Mrs. Vivian C. Neal. She demonstrated a genuine concern for my growth and well-being, while challenging her class to excellence (high expectations).
What were some of your most enjoyable times in school?: I plead the fifth.
Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self?: Being intelligent isn’t being smart. Intelligence is “cute” but smart is better. To be smart requires discipline, effort, and the courage to make good decisions, and then reflect, learn, and apply the wisdom.
Favorite quote: “If I am not the person you say I am, you are not the person you think you are.” James Baldwin.