Dr. Roland Timothy Hendrix is an educator, educational leader, author, and speaker whose life journey spans from a small village in Haiti to earning a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership in the United States. After losing his mother at a young age, growing up in poverty, living in an orphanage, and being adopted at the age of eight, Dr. Hendrix transformed his experiences into a lifelong mission of helping children succeed.
With more than 14 years of teaching experience, he has dedicated his career to helping educators, parents, and school leaders better understand the invisible stories children carry into classrooms every day. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, a California Teaching Credential in American Sign Language (ASL), a California Administrative Services Credential, a Master of Arts in Education, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.
Dr. Hendrix is the founder of Hendrix Academic Press and the author of the My Teacher’s Childhood series, including Growing Up in Haiti, Finding My Place, and Coming Home, along with educational companion books focused on grief, poverty, and father absence. His work combines personal experience with educational leadership to demonstrate that understanding a child’s story should never lower expectations—it should strengthen the commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. Through his books, speaking engagements, and leadership, Dr. Hendrix inspires audiences to see beyond behavior, recognize resilience, and believe in the power of one caring adult to change the trajectory of a child’s life. His mission is simple: See the child. Understand the story. Never lower the standard.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How understanding a child’s story can transform the way adults support learning, behavior, and personal growth.
- Why recognizing hidden struggles helps educators, parents, and leaders create stronger connections with children.
- How childhood experiences like grief, poverty, and trauma influence behavior without defining a child’s future.
- Why behavior is often communication and requires curiosity, compassion, and deeper understanding from adults.
- How maintaining high expectations while offering support empowers children to reach their full potential.
- That one caring adult can dramatically change the direction of a child’s life through consistency and belief.
- How recognizing invisible barriers helps schools and communities create more inclusive, supportive environments.
- Why dignity, positive role models, and emotional support are essential for children’s long-term success.
- How resilience develops through encouragement, meaningful opportunities, and relationships built on trust and accountability.
- That seeing the child behind the story can transform education, families, and communities for generations.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
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