Rise Above reveals the story of how Jeff Dase transcended obstacles in every chapter of his life to become a successful man in the city of Chicago and field of education. This book explains how Jeff Dase kept his integrity while navigating the city of Chicago systems and his professional life to become an award winning contributor to the city of Chicago communities. Offering motivational advice in a spiritual and down-to-earth style, this unique book will give the reader heartfelt insight into the life of survival and success as a black male growing up in the city of Chicago. This book provides wisdom, guidance, and insight to help the reader chart their own path to success. This book addresses the challenges men in education face. This book is intended to provide stories and words of encouragement, guidance and inspiration. Dase's deep-rooted passion to ensuring the success of all children that cross his path, men in education and black males in life drove him to write this book. Most importantly, this book will help readers RISE ABOVE issues that men face in life, especially black males and men in education.