2018 BESR Conference Schedule
Empowering Black Students to Thrive: Reclaiming Minds and Affirming Greatness Conference Schedule
Empowering Black Students to Thrive: Reclaiming Minds and Affirming Greatness Conference Schedule
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<strong>2018</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
Friday, November 2nd<br />
8:00 am – 9:30 am Registration, Breakfast, Networking & Team Time 3 rd Floor Foyer<br />
9:00 am – 9:30 am <strong>Conference</strong> Welcome & Opening Remarks Olympic Ballroom<br />
9:30 am – 10:15 am Plenary I Olympic Ballroom<br />
Student Voices on their Education<br />
Panelist: Tyrone Tate, Foster High School<br />
Chalisa Thompson, Highline College<br />
Tavian Jordan-Layacan, Bates Technical College<br />
Moderator: Ms. Nichelle Page, Tukwila Schools<br />
10:15 am – 11:15 am Data Equity Walk<br />
Facilitator: Syritha Robinson, Ed Trust<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Table Conversations Olympic Ballroom<br />
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch, Networking, Team Time & Exhibitors 3 rd Floor Foyer<br />
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Break<br />
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Plenary Session II<br />
Keynote Address by Erin Jones: Creating a New Narrative: Empowering<br />
the Brilliance of our Babies<br />
Opening Remarks and Introduction: Dr. Jim Smith, <strong>BESR</strong> Board Member<br />
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Recognition of Black Superintendents and Presidents:<br />
Dr. Thelma Jackson, <strong>BESR</strong> co-founder<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break<br />
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Workshops Session I<br />
Academic Success for Building the Bridge: How<br />
Black Girls<br />
Authentic Engagement<br />
Presenter: Erin Jones Leads to Better Outcomes<br />
Presenter: Derek Dias,<br />
Washington Charter<br />
Schools Association<br />
The Lack & Need of Diversity in<br />
Stem Fields<br />
Presenter: R. Michael Hale,<br />
Tacoma Community College<br />
Cultivating the<br />
Genius of Black<br />
Students<br />
Presenter: Dr.<br />
Debra Sullivan,<br />
Co-founder Ashe<br />
Preparatory<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
Adams Room<br />
Snoqualmie Room<br />
Rainier Room<br />
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Reception Honoring Black Superintendents and Presidents
Saturday, November 3rd<br />
8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking, Team Time & Exhibitors 3 rd Floor Foyer<br />
9:00 am – 10:30 am Plenary Session III<br />
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Johnny Lake<br />
Introduction: Kevin C. Washington, <strong>BESR</strong> Board Treasurer<br />
10:30 am – 11:30 am Educator Voices<br />
Implementing Policies and Setting School Culture<br />
Panelist: Shannon Nash, Principal Meeker Middle School, Kent<br />
Christine Brandt, Principal, Jason Lee Middle School, Tacoma<br />
Brad Brown, Executive Director, Teaching, Learning & Family Support, PSESD<br />
Moderator – Dr. Marion Smith, Jr<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Table Conversations<br />
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch, Networking, Team Time & Exhibitors<br />
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Break<br />
1:15 pm -2:30 pm Workshops Session II<br />
Effective Teaching for Men of Distinction at<br />
Black Student Success Tacoma Community<br />
Presenters:<br />
College<br />
Erin Jones and<br />
Presenters:<br />
Darice Johnson, Principal Jashon Banks, Sr. and<br />
Meridian Middle School, Dr. Matt Smith<br />
Kent<br />
Tacoma Community<br />
College<br />
The Paradigm Shift:<br />
Cultivating Black Leaders<br />
Presenter:<br />
Theresa Hardy,<br />
Inspirational Workshops<br />
Black Spaces Matter:<br />
Black Students Creating<br />
Spaces of Resistance at<br />
Predominately White<br />
Rural and Urban<br />
Campuses<br />
Presenter: Ciera Graham,<br />
WSU Everett<br />
Olympic Ballroom<br />
Adams Room<br />
Snoqualmie Room<br />
Rainier Room<br />
2:30– 3:00 pm <strong>Conference</strong> Closing<br />
Comments by Steve Smith<br />
<strong>BESR</strong> Quarterly Meeting of 2019<br />
All meetings will be held on<br />
Saturday’s from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm<br />
at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tukwila<br />
15920 W Valley Hwy, Seattle, WA 98188.<br />
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