Dr. B.T. McGuire is the embodiment of the transformative power of education as a First-Generation College Student. His educational journey has been marked by unwavering commitment and continuous growth. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in History at the University of Louisville, he pursued higher education with a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Kentucky in just one year. In 2020, he capped this journey with a doctorate in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN.
McGuire’s dedication to education extended beyond the classroom. He began his career as a Social Studies Teacher at his Alma Mater, Danville High School, where he was the lone Black core-content teacher in the entire district. Simultaneously, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Campbellsville University. Later, as a Social Studies Teacher in the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), he assumed numerous leadership roles, demonstrating his commitment to student success. In 2020, Dr. McGuire transitioned to School Leadership and Administration, where he served as a Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and Principal in Nashville, TN.
Currently, Dr. McGuire is the Assistant Director of Teaching Development and Initiatives with the AdvancED team at Vanderbilt University and holds a Secondary Appointment as a Lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations (LPO) at Peabody College of Education.
Dr. McGuire is not only an educator but also a visionary leader. He excels in building trust, showing compassion, providing stability, and nurturing hope among all stakeholders. Driven by empathy, futurism, discipline, and positivity, he aspires to unite all individuals towards a shared, collective goal. His influence extends far beyond his school’s walls; he has consulted schools and trained educators in cities across the nation, from Nashville to Memphis, Chattanooga to Louisville, St. Louis to Atlanta, New Orleans to Charlotte, and even to the vibrant urban landscapes of Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, and Chicago.
In addition to his practical experience, Bryson is also an accomplished author. His publications include Coloring Outside the Lines (2025), The Effective Educator: Research-Based Strategies for Classroom Success (2024), “Cultivating Black Male Educators into School Leadership: A Pathway to Success” in K12 Digest (2024), and a co-authored quantitative study, “Closing the Achievement Gap: A Quantitative Study Measuring Middle School Student’s Achievement and Growth in a Middle Tennessee Charter Network” (2020).
Recognized for his accomplishments, Dr. McGuire received prestigious accolades such as the 2022 Nashville Black Top Forty Under 40 and the Bridging the Gap Award from the University of Louisville. His commitment to improvement is unwavering. He sees every challenge as an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of education and ensure every student’s success.
Bryson is committed to fostering professional growth and creating meaningful opportunities for educators and students. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and a board member of the Tennessee Pride Chamber, he actively contributes to initiatives that support leadership development and professional advancement in both academic and community settings.
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