"Kenneth J. Smith, known as "Coach Jo-Jo" in the Akron, Ohio community, is a youth life coach that has been promoting healthy mental and physical health for the past 18 years. Using education and athletic experiences, he is inspired to spread the message of infinite possibilities.
“The presentation was interactive, relevant and interesting. I enjoyed the small groups so that we could learn together.”
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“My experience was wonderful. Keep doing what you are doing. It was very effective!”
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“I think that we need to have professional development like this all year.”
Rochelle Brown-Hall
Principal / Akron Public Schools
When Kenny was 24 years old and a part time Bully Specialist I let him run school wide assemblies. He was able to engage 600 kids and (at 24) he was still a baby in my eyes. I knew he had something special.
Dr. Erica Glover
Founder / Team OKBNU
Kenny or Jo-Jo as I call him has been an educational partner of mine for the past 10 years. We have done great work in the Akron, OH community using athletics and academics. He is a disrupter that is a champion for equity in all endeavors.
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