Jeremy Eddie obtained his teacher preparation through Clemson University as part of the nationally acclaimed Call Me MiSTER program which is an initiative to increase the pool of available male educators of color. Eddie has a history of working to ensure that schools are fully staffed with the best and brightest talent. However, this talent must also represent the diversity of the community. Jeremy is currently completing his doctoral degree at the University of Michigan, wherein his research is focused on the lived experiences of Black males who earn industry credentials within career and technical education programs.