Corey 's Corner
Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.
Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest.
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Corey 's Corner
Leading with Intention: Dr. Crystal Bonds Speaks
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In this powerful and personal episode, the conversation is rooted in friendship, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to education.
Retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with his longtime friend and high school classmate Dr. Crystal Bonds, who retired after a distinguished career as a New York City Public School Principal and Superintendent. Long before leadership titles and public service careers, their journey began as students walking the halls of Andrew Jackson High School.
Dr. Bonds reflects on her decades of service in public education, sharing insights on student advocacy, educational equity, leadership in complex systems, and the responsibility educators carry in shaping future generations. Together, they discuss how their shared roots influenced their values, the importance of community schools, and why education remains one of the most powerful tools for social change.
This episode is a thoughtful, inspiring look at legacy, leadership, and the lifelong impact of educators who show up every day for children and communities.