Teacher whose video of him giving personalized handshakes to each of his classmates went viral in February 2017. He subsequently appeared across all social media and on TV, including The Ellen Show and The Today Show. 

Before Fame

His handshake video was originally posted to the NBC Charlotte Facebook page on January 31, 2015. He earned his undergraduate degree from Claflin University. 

Trivia

His video was also featured on The Huffington Post. He was profiled in Forbes, where he offered his five keys to engaging an audience, in February 2017. 

Family Life

He was originally born and raised in New York. 

Associated With

During his visit to The Today Show, he customized handshakes with hosts Carson Daly, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. 

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