Clarence McFerren II

Dr. Clarence McFerren II, an inspiring educator, has worked and trained with various organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, Americans for the Arts, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Ailey School, Tennessee Arts Commission, New Ballet Ensemble and School, the College Board Chinese Bridge for American Schools, and many more. It was in these capacities that he cultivated his optimistic leadership style to engage the multiple intelligences of young minds to fearlessly think independently. He's known for his informative TEDX Talk titled Mental Liberation through Dance which focused on detracting the negative stigma of mental illnesses in society. Specializing in arts education, Dr. McFerren believes in interdisciplinary, inquiry, and project-based learning which led him to author a collection of children’s books.