When we sat down with Bobby Huntley, a Marine Corps veteran, author, and mentor to over 600 young boys, we were truly inspired. His Gentleman's Club program is a testament to the power of mentorship, and it's a journey he shared with us with great sincerity. We traversed his experiences in the school system, his own personal challenges, and, most importantly, the heartwarming transformations he has witnessed in the lives of young boys who needed guidance.

Tackling the elephant in the room, we laid bare the undeniable truth: our societal structure needs a major overhaul when raising children. We delved into some hard-hitting topics, such as the absence of positive male role models in many homes and the rippling effects of this absence, especially in single-parent households. Bobby's insights were eye-opening, to say the least, and truly underlined the importance of mentorship and apprenticeship in shaping boys into responsible adults.

But that's not all. We also looked critically at the school system, its impacts, and, more importantly, the solutions we need to implement. From the tone set by administrators to the relationship between teachers and students, Bobby's thoughts were enlightening. We also broached the damaging school-to-prison pipeline that has been a blight on the lives of young people of color.

About Bobby Huntley
A Veteran who served 13 1⁄2 years in the United States Marine Corps. Bobby is an Inspirational Speaker and Author of 5 books. Recently retired in October 2021 after 19 years as an Educator with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. Fourteen of the nineteen years, Bobby was the Director of an after-school Character Development Mentoring Program called the Gentlemen’s School for Boys. Receiving many awards and recognition; 3 times awarded Teacher Assistant of The Year, the “I Make A Difference Award” 5 times, and Commonwealth Of Virginia General Assembly House Joint Resolution No. 161. Bobby is the Pastor of Test of Faith Ministries in Virginia Beach, VA. (20 years).

You can find more about Bobby and buy his books at BRayeHuntleyEnterprises.com

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