Meet DeVante Wynn: Teacher, Community Leader, and Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with DeVante Wynn and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi DeVante, what do you want your legacy to be?
When I die, they are going to host a funeral and gather all my loved ones. When they start my eulogy, they are going to say a bunch of nice things and mention how good of a person I was and brag about the type of man I tried to be. I hope to live a life so purposeful and impactful that they won’t have to lie at my funeral. When they speak of all the lives I touched and how big of a difference I made in my community, I want it to be ALL FACTS! No exaggeration or sugar-coating.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am believe I was placed on this earth to inspire the next generation. I have always had a passion for the youth and have this unique ability to relate to children and young adults from all backgrounds. That rapport is what separates me in the classroom as a social studies teacher. That same love and passion I have for educating young minds fuel me to create and post the content that I do. The desire to leave the world better than I found it is what encourages me to participate in the initiatives that I get involved with in the community. The fact that I am literally WORKing TO WIN every day of my life in every capacity is what makes me so different. I do not have to put a face or lead some persona. I am able to be myself in every capacity, each and everyday, and I am thankful for that. I have a slogan that says, “Life is not a race, so run at your own pace, but WORK2WYNN everyday.” I know we live in a “highlights” society thanks to social media. I appreciate my struggle to find my niche in the professional world. I am grateful for the experiences and the adversity that I have faced along the way because it has shaped me to become who I am today. I know that I am in no competition with any other soul, I am happy with who I am and where I am headed, and I realize that I have to dedicate some time and energy to becoming the person I hope to be.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would start with food and I love chicken so I would take them to J & J! IYKYK! If that’s not appealing then I would choose Mary Mac or Busy Bee’s. Pre-COVID, we would have definitely spent a day in the amusement parks like Six Flags or White Water but I am a little skeptical now so maybe we will spend a day at the museums instead. Definitely the civil rights museum and maybe the High if the right exhibit is being shown. I love the ocean, even though it terrifies me, so I would make sure that we spend some time at the Georgia Aquarium. The last place I would absolutely have to go is the College Football Hall of Fame because that place has so much history and they do a good job of covering ALL college football, not just Power 5. If they have never seen the city before, then I would definitely include a night on SkyView so they can enjoy the scenery. Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I wouldn’t be here without my mother’s support and my granny’s prayers. I owe everything I have and everything that I am to those women. I also want to shoutout my colleagues with DoWork Impact Group, as our mission is not an easy one, but it is necessary. I appreciate being surrounded by so many like-minded individuals who are willing to make sacrifices in order to educate, encourage, and empower the community. Lastly, I want to thank the parents who trust me with their students and allow me to play a major role in the development of the next generation. BIG SHOUTOUT TO ANYBODY WHO EVER LIKED, COMMENTED, OR SHARED ANY OF MY CONTENT! WITHOUT YOU, I WOULDN’T HAVE THIS PLATFORM TODAY!

Website: www.doworkimpactgroup.com

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