Diversity Topic - Bridging the Great Divide with Parent Engagement: Common Threads That Weave Success LIMITED
Moderators
Gina Parker Collins, founder of RIISE, is a parent advocate and school advisor. Founder of Resources In Independent School Education in 2009, Gina is proud to lead and collaborate with this powerful educational network bridging the gaps between families of color and the culture...
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Founder | Author | Parent Advocate | School Advisor | Social Entrepreneur, RIISE- Resources in Independent School Education
Gina Parker Collins, is a parent advocate, independent school advisor and author. She is the founder of Resources In Independent School Education also known as RIISE. Through digital and live platforms Gina speaks to the heart of the matter, interpreting experiences that support awareness...
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Speakers
Co-Chair, Riverdale Country School, Parents of Color
Tiffany Ellis Butts is a member of the Riverdale Country School community where she serves as Co-Chair of the Parents of Color Committee (POC). Professionally, she is an arts management consultant specializing in marketing, with a focus on audience development and engagement. Over...
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Lead Teacher, George Jackson Academy
I am in my 8th year as a teacher at George Jackson Academy. I teach 5th grade Math and Science and 8th grade Social Justice. This year, I serve as a lead teacher. My role is to provide support for teachers by observing and conferencing about lesson plans, students and their overall...
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Co-founder, parent, JCL Team
Lina Gonzalez is a healthcare design consultant designing medical facilities throughout NYC's five boroughs for clients such as Emblem Health, Simone Properties and Montefiore Hospital.
She also co-founded JCLTeam, a consulting firm that provides walking, running and cycling instruction...
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Director of Placement, Oliver Scholars
Melissa Providence joined the Oliver family in September of 2014. Originally from Brooklyn NY, Melissa attended the Nightingale-Bamford School and went on to receive her BA in English and Africana Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Her work in education began upon returning...
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Consultant, Jinshi Consulting Corp
Founder of Jinshi consulting corp.Consultant in major investment bankCo-chair of chinese family network in Horace Mann school.Active in bridging western education system with Chinese education
Saturday March 12, 2016 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
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