“Teach, Pray, Drink: Watering and Harvesting the Roses From The Concrete” Offers Readers an Unfiltered Look Into the Lives of America’s Educators"
-- Award-winning educator and public speaker Dr. Giani V. Clarkson has released his powerful new memoir, Teach, Pray, Drink: Watering and Harvesting the Roses From The Concrete, now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and major platforms in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook formats.
Told through the lens of a 15-year career in urban education, Teach, Pray, Drink blends storytelling, spiritual reflection, and self-care in a one-of-a-kind format. Each chapter includes a thoughtfully crafted cocktail recipe, a curated playlist, a Bible verse for inspiration, and—most importantly—raw insights into the highs and lows teachers experience every day.
“This book is a love letter to educators, especially those working in under-resourced schools,” said Dr. Clarkson. “It’s also a call to action. We must repair the growing disconnect between parents, teachers, and students if we want to build stronger communities and a more equitable future.”
Written with honesty, humor, and deep empathy, Teach, Pray, Drink explores the burnout crisis many educators face, especially in urban school systems where emotional, political, and systemic challenges are ever-present. Dr. Clarkson gives voice to what so many teachers feel but often can’t say publicly—offering both catharsis and real-world policy suggestions.
“Teaching is both hard work and heart work,” he adds. “There are incredible people in this profession doing everything they can to help students succeed, but we need more support, better leadership, and systems that recognize our humanity.”
Dr. Clarkson is no stranger to leadership in education. He is the founder of GC Speaks 4U, an educational consultancy and public speaking platform focused on Black history, educational equity, and motivational leadership. His speaking engagements include collaborations with organizations such as RAPP, Strava, and multiple universities worldwide.
A proud graduate of Dillard University, an HBCU in New Orleans, Dr. Clarkson currently serves on the Ford’s Theatre Board of Trustees, where he sits on the Committee for Education. He is also the Director of Education and Scholarship for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Alpha Chapters (MAAC) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is the recipient of the Lincoln Leader Teacher Award presented by BP.
Teach, Pray, Drink is ideal for:
- New and experienced educators
- Parents seeking to understand today’s classrooms
- Education policymakers and administrators
- Advocates for teacher well-being and education reform
Whether you're sipping your favorite cocktail or simply searching for truth and solutions in modern education, this book offers a voice that is grounded, relatable, and powerfully authentic.
For more information, media interviews, or speaking inquiries, visit on Instagram @drclarksonloveshistory or contact Dr. Clarkson directly at gcspeaks4u@gmail.com .
Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Giani V. Clarkson
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Organization: GC Speaks 4U
Website: https://www.instagram.com/drclarksonloveshistory/#
Release ID: 89165890
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