Eyeseeme is a proud sponsor of The State of Black Educators Symposium.

This symposium was created for people/organizations interested in the recruitment, development, support, and mentoring of Black educators.

About this Event

The State of Black Educators Symposium is a free event designed for attendees to network, share/review resumes, learn, and be inspired by area leaders.

Symposium schedule:

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Networking with Vendors

• School Districts
• Post-secondary Institutions
• Other organizations

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The State of Black Educators Symposium

Introduction

• Dr. Darryl Diggs - Assistant Principal/Co-founder of BMESTL

Welcome

• Dr. Art McCoy - Superintendent

Speakers

• Dr. Sharonica Hardin - Superintendent
• Dr. Kelvin Adams -Superintendent
• Dr. Curtis Cain - Superintendent
• Dr. Karen Hall - Superintendent
• Dr. Margie Vandeven - Missouri Commissioner of Education

Connection Session

• The Collective

Award Recognition

Panel Discussion

• Dr. Candice Carter Oliver - Chief Executive Officer
• Dr. Joseph Davis - Superintendent
• Dr. Chris Kilbride - Superintendent
• Ms. Carla Addoh - Assistant Superintendent
• Dr. Amy Zielinski - Assistant Superintendent

Adjournment

• Dr. Howard Fields - Principal/Co-founder of BMESTL

*This information has not been finalized and is subject to change.

Speaking topics include:

• Recruiting, developing, supporting and mentoring Black Educators
• Being an ally for Black Educators
• Self-Care and Social-Emotional Support for Black educators
• Career advancement tips & strategies
• Organizational Diversity vs Inclusivity
• Being the only Black educator in a space

If you are a current, former, or future Black educator OR if you are tasked with assisting in the recruitment, development, support, and mentoring of current and future Black educators, you have a responsibility to attend.

For more information visit BMESTL.com

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities available by contacting us at blackmaleeducatorsstl@gmail.com.

This event is being brought to you by Black Males in Education St. Louis (BMESTL), in collaboration with Educational Conduits L.L.C.