This Week in Edutainment | February 23 - February 27
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Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams is a former NBA player best known for his relentless hustle, defensive toughness, and unmatched energy on the court. Nicknamed the Junkyard Dog for his fearless, all-out style of play, Jerome built a respected NBA career by doing the hard work that doesn’t always show up in the stat sheet—diving for loose balls, battling for rebounds, and setting the tone through effort and intensity.
Drafted into the NBA in 1996, Jerome played for teams including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. While never chasing individual spotlight, he became a fan favorite and a coach’s dream because of his work ethic, resilience, and team-first mindset. His career stands as a powerful reminder that success is not only about talent, but about commitment, discipline, and heart.
Off the court, Jerome has dedicated his life to service and impact through the Jerome Williams Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth, supporting underserved communities, and providing resources for education, health, and personal development. Through camps, mentorship programs, and community initiatives, the foundation reflects Jerome’s belief that giving back is not optional—it’s a responsibility.
Today, Jerome continues to inspire students by sharing real-world lessons on perseverance, leadership, and purpose beyond athletics. Through Edutainment Learning, the Junkyard Dog shows students that true greatness is defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you uplift others along the way.
John’s journey began far from the courtroom—on the training fields of the United States Army, where he learned that leadership is measured not by titles, but by how fiercely you protect the people beside you. As a combat medic and later a sergeant leading a squad of medics, he discovered a purpose that would shape the rest of his life: to stand with people when they need someone most.
When John returned home to Las Vegas, he carried that purpose into everything he did. Being the first in his family to go to college, he earned his Criminal Justice degree from UNLV and then his law degree from the UNLV’s School of Law.
Today, as the Assistant Public Defender and legislative advocate, John fights for people who are often overlooked or left behind. He believes every person has worth, and that a fair society refuses to throw anyone away. His work helped drive the most significant criminal-justice reform Nevada has seen in decades, pushing the state toward a future rooted in dignity and second chances.
Beyond the courtroom, John continues to find ways to serve his community. He helped launch the Clean Slate program at Boyd Law, giving people a fresh start in life and teaching law students what justice looks like when it’s rooted in humanity because lifting others up is the most powerful way to lead.
From Army boots to law school classrooms, from trial courts to the halls of the Legislature, John’s message is simple: You don’t have to wait to change the world. Start by standing up for someone. Start by believing second chances matter. Start by using your voice—for yourself and others to make the world kinder than you found it.
Dr. Robert L. Green is a renowned educator, scholar, and civil rights leader whose work helped shape the modern fight for educational equity in the United States.
Dr. Green was a close advisor and confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., working alongside him during pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. His efforts focused on expanding access to quality education, advancing desegregation, and advocating for justice through policy, research, and grassroots leadership.
A nationally recognized authority on multicultural education, Dr. Green served as a professor, university administrator, and president of the Southern Education Foundation, one of the nation’s oldest organizations dedicated to educational opportunity. Throughout his career, he has advised school districts, universities, government agencies, and civil rights organizations on issues of equity, access, and systemic reform.
Dr. Green’s life work bridges history and the present, offering students a rare firsthand perspective on the Civil Rights Movement and its lasting impact on education today. His story challenges young people to understand that progress is not automatic—it is built by individuals who choose courage, perseverance, and service.
Through Edutainment Learning, Dr. Green shares lessons on leadership, justice, and the responsibility each generation has to move society forward.
Marc J. Brock is a Retail Business Manager with Walmart, based in Las Vegas, NV, with over 15 years of experience in the retail industry. He is deeply committed to Walmart’s mission and culture and takes pride in serving everyday people—from kids to adults—by creating positive, meaningful experiences.
Marc was promoted to Store Manager in 2021 and, in 2023, was selected as a Brand Ambassador, recognizing his leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to connect with both customers and teams. He is known for his strengths in networking and effective communication.
Outside of work, Marc enjoys working out and running, and he’s a loyal fan of the Atlanta Falcons.
Coach Alex completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in 2010 focused on chemistry and psychology. In the years since, he has earned certifications in personal training, corrective exercise, performance enhancement, and behavior change through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He’s also written multiple peer-reviewed articles for the International Sport Science Association (ISSA) and published over 500 5-Star podcast episodes. He is a certified nutritionist and health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), and has been a professional coach and personal trainer since 2005.
Currently while coaching clients and operating The Betterment Co., Coach Alex is working toward his PhD from University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Clinical Psychology and writing his first book. This is a coproduced event with www.everydayspy.com
Werner Salinger was a Jewish German who survived the Holocaust after living through Kristallnacht in November 1938, the state-sponsored pogrom that marked a turning point in Nazi persecution of Jews. Following that night of violence, he was ultimately able to survive the Nazi era and rebuild his life after the war. In a striking example of the moral and historical complexities of postwar Europe, Salinger later married the daughter of a Nazi, a union that underscored the deep contradictions, reckonings, and reconciliations that emerged in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
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