Hello, my name is Bryant Antonio Payne and I am from Chicago, IL. I earned my Bachelor's in Sociology specializing in the study of juvenile delinquency. After graduating and working as a drug-rehab counselor for adolescent boys, I went back to school for my Master's. I studied Speech Communication specializing in Performance Studies, Intercultural Communication, and Pedagogy. I love being a teacher and caring for my students. Outside of teaching, I am a spoken word poet.