We had the good fortune of connecting with Quintin Bostic, Ph.D. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Quintin, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
The name of my company is my name, Dr. Quintin Bostic. People always ask me, “Why did you decide to make your business name your actual name? Is that not weird?” Here is what I tell people. When the City Girls said in their song Jobs, “I’on work jobs, b***h, I am a job,” I took that seriously. People laugh, but it is the truth. I live by the quote, “If you’re not branding yourself, you can be sure others will do it for you.” Your name is one of the many things in the world that can not be taken from you, so why not grab hold of it and control the narrative. That is where my educational consulting company, Dr. Quintin Bostic, came from.

After many years of being a teacher, attending trainings, and noticing inequities in how teachers were being supported in my community, I decided to establish my own educational consulting company. Dr. Quintin Bostic is a company that trains and supports teachers, school leaders, and family support agencies in building language, literacy, and culture in the classroom and at home. As of February 2021, the company is completely booked until Spring 2022. I pride myself on running a Black-owned business that supports, educates, and empowers some of the most marginalized people in our communities. We all deserve the right to thrive.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My journey in the field of education began in 2010. I got my first job at the Georgia State University Child Development Center as an assistant in the preschool classroom. I never had any intention of being a teacher. I just wanted a job that would help get me through college. Little did I know that this was the job that would change my career trajectory forever. After several months in the classroom in this role, I realized that I loved teaching, and I realized that by being a Black man in the classroom, I could be a role model for many children who may not have had male figures in their lives. A few months after starting the job, I changed my major from biology to education and never looked back. After graduating with my undergraduate degree, I became a Pre-K Lead Teacher and began working on my master’s degree in Urban Education. Shortly after finishing my master’s degree program, I transitioned into a Lead Literacy Facilitator role and began to work on my Ph.D. My dissertation work focuses on the representation of Black and Brown boys in children’s literature and how race, racism, and power are represented in these books. Today, I am the CEO of my educational company, Dr. Quintin Bostic, Content Manager for Teaching Lab, and educational consultant for multiple states across the nation.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Some of my most fun and exciting places to visit in the city revolve around nurturing my mind, body, and soul. To clear my mind and find balance, I love to visit Vickery Creek Falls. Not only is the waterfall breathtaking, but it’s a peaceful place to relax. To nourish my body, I love to work out at PBE Sports Performances and Training. Not only am I a supporter of Black business, but the music is excellent, trainers are fantastic, and the workout is intense. To nourish my body, my favorite place to eat and drink in the city is Regent Cocktail Club. The views, food, and cocktails are always on point!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Some people come into your life as blessings, and others come into your life as lessons. For me, a mentor of mine, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, is a blessing who teaches me the lessons. When working on my dissertation, I remember I called Dr. Muhammad and told her I could NOT do it anymore. I was stuck – and I felt hopeless. Her words of encouragement helped push me forward and tap back into the true reason I do this work. I do this work because of my love for children, my community, and my hopes for the future. Her book, Cultivating Genius, further helped me to think about and consider ways that I can cultivate the genius in myself and those around me.

Website: https://drquintinbostic.com

Instagram: @drquintinbostic

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintin-bostic-a7019b103?trk=public_profile_browsemap_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click

Twitter: @DrQuintinBostic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintin.bostic.5

Image Credits
Photos by Irina Chepko https://irinachepko.com IG: @irinachepkophoto

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