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Black Men in Educational Leadership
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Educational Philosophy: An Opinion Article
Lynda Jackson Conyers, Publisher, a mother of two college graduates It is my belief that the only means of educating a nation is through a systematic process that will allow all children to be given an opportunity to become productive citizens. That process is "public education." Public education is the driving force behind the development of a successful nation. When we … [Read more...] about Educational Philosophy: An Opinion Article
MHSI hosts ‘Conquer COVID-19’ walk-in clinic
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted their first ever "Conquer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic," at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. The clinic was for anyone who had not yet received their first dose of the vaccine. This was a no-appointment-necessary, walk-up event with no out-of-pocket cost, … [Read more...] about MHSI hosts ‘Conquer COVID-19’ walk-in clinic
Dr. Dennis J. Shields – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Dennis J. Shields, Chancellor UW-Platteville Dr. Dennis J. Shields has overseen a transformation of the University of Wisconsin Platteville campus during his 10 years as chancellor. Since he assumed office on July 1, 2010, the university has experienced tremendous growth in students, programs and facilities, including construction of two residence halls and—most … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis J. Shields – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Dwight C. Watson – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Dwight C. Watson, Chancellor of UW-Whitewater In the fall of 2019, during his first month on the job as Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Dr. Dwight C. Watson held a series of listening sessions with administrators, students, faculty and staff. It was part of his year-one plan to set goals and get to know the campus and surrounding community, … [Read more...] about Dr. Dwight C. Watson – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Thomas Gibson – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Thomas Gibson, Chancellor of UW-Stevens Point Dr. Thomas Gibson became the 15th Chancellor and first African American to lead the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point on January 11, 2021. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the university. He assumed the position in the middle of a school year in which UW-Stevens Point experienced its first increase in … [Read more...] about Dr. Thomas Gibson – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III, President, Madison Area Technical College It’s been almost 10 years since Madison Area Technical College began rebranding itself as Madison College, but a lot of folks in Madison still don’t fully understand the impact Madison College has on the greater Madison region, and even fewer appreciate the role Madison College President Dr. Jack E. Daniels, … [Read more...] about Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Keith Posley – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Keith Posley, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Keith P. Posley was first named interim superintendent in May 2018 and he had a good five-month run in that position. He made an effort to introduce himself to Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee community and he also helped provide more than $11 million worth of additional funding to the schools by reconstructing … [Read more...] about Dr. Keith Posley – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins, Superintendent Madison Metropolitan School District Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins became the first African American superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) on July 10, 2020. Dr. Jenkins, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and former MMSD employee, had been serving as the superintendent of the Robbinsdale School … [Read more...] about Dr. Carlton D. Jenkins – Black Men in Educational Leadership