Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves. In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that ke...
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Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves. In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that ke...
Reinventing Construction: Tech, Talent, and Legacy with Michael Russell
iReach Podcast
27 minutes
3 weeks ago
Reinventing Construction: Tech, Talent, and Legacy with Michael Russell
Michael Russell is the CEO of H.J. Russell & Company, one of the largest Black-owned real estate and construction firms in the country. The company was founded by his father, Herman J. Russell. After 16 years learning every corner of the business, Michael stepped into the top role. Today he leads a fast-growing operation with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston. In this episode, Michael gets real about what it takes to scale. He talks about building the right culture, keeping clients a...
iReach Podcast
Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves. In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that ke...
