Having obtained his Ph.D. in Education from California Coast University in Santa Ana, California, John Black is the Head of School at Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California, and a well-traveled teacher in the US and other countries. John Black: Head of School, has volunteered as a high school teacher for the Peace Corps in Central Africa. Peace Corps continues to provide a helping hand throughout many parts of Africa.

Some of the ways Peace Corps helps many parts of Africa out is through education, health, and community economic development. Community economic development includes encouraging economic opportunities for small business owners throughout Africa. This aid can be in the form of helping small business owners obtain a bank loan or help them set up their shop.

For education, the opportunities trained professional teachers can provide both younger and older students can be timeless. Whether helping to teach locals how to speak and read English or helping develop their math skills, furthering their education are a few ways locals in Africa can benefit. Health is also another way the Peace Corps helps. Topics of bettering one's health can range from educating the locals on nutritious diets to helping with water sanitation.