The Movement Roundtable Discussions - Hosted by Rick Whitmore
The SCEA Movement welcomes Rick Whitmore who will facilitate a series of roundtable discussions this year. All discussions will include several panelists who are education thought leaders. These discussions will be held live streamed through The SCEA's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheSCEA.
Joining our first roundtable discussion on September 15, 2021:
Joining our first roundtable discussion on September 15, 2021:
- Jed Dearybury, Educator, Author, Illustrator
- Cyndy Etler, MEd, ICF ACC. Award-winning YA author, Educator, Teen Life Coach, Bisexual
- Jamie Honke, Educator and Gender Sexuality Alliance sponsor
- Joanne Stevenson Jenkins, Board Member and Education Committee Chair, The Reimagining America Project: Truth, Reconciliation, and Atonement Commission of Charlotte, M.Ed. Education Psychology
- Cory McKnight, South Florida PR Professional, Former NC Educator
- Roy Miller, MSW, LCSW, School Social Worker
Future Roundtables
Wednesday, November 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Becoming an Anti-Racist
Why and How Do We Become Anti-Racists? We will unpack these common, well-intentioned statements: “I don’t see color,” “I have several black friends whom I love, so how could I be racist?,” and “I’m not responsible for the sins of my ancestors.”
Wednesday, January 19, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Becoming an Anti-Bigot
Why and How Do We Become Anti-Bigots? We will discuss how to respond to such comments as “Why don’t we [heterosexuals] get a Pride month too?,” “Why do we need to know what they do in their bedrooms?,” and “The Bible says…”
Wednesday, March 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Serving Our Latinx Students
Why and How Do We Best Serve Our Latinx Students? We will expand our knowledge of DACA and Dreamers, discuss immigration at our country’s southern border, hear from Latinx activists in the trenches, and learn about ways to dismantle myths and stereotypes.
Wednesday, May 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Honesty in Education
We will sift through social media distortions and discuss how we can help bring clarity to those who misinterpret CRT and its intentions.
Becoming an Anti-Racist
Why and How Do We Become Anti-Racists? We will unpack these common, well-intentioned statements: “I don’t see color,” “I have several black friends whom I love, so how could I be racist?,” and “I’m not responsible for the sins of my ancestors.”
Wednesday, January 19, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Becoming an Anti-Bigot
Why and How Do We Become Anti-Bigots? We will discuss how to respond to such comments as “Why don’t we [heterosexuals] get a Pride month too?,” “Why do we need to know what they do in their bedrooms?,” and “The Bible says…”
Wednesday, March 16, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Serving Our Latinx Students
Why and How Do We Best Serve Our Latinx Students? We will expand our knowledge of DACA and Dreamers, discuss immigration at our country’s southern border, hear from Latinx activists in the trenches, and learn about ways to dismantle myths and stereotypes.
Wednesday, May 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Honesty in Education
We will sift through social media distortions and discuss how we can help bring clarity to those who misinterpret CRT and its intentions.
Join the movement for the schools that South Carolina students deserve!