Karen Babino, Founding Board member
Education: BBA-Marketing, Howard University; MA-International Affairs, American University
Relationship to The Kindezi School: Resident of the community, secretary of the Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization, and future parent
What prompts my involvement? My interest stemmed from the Kindezi concept and the commitment expressed by the individuals involved. I look forward to The Kindezi School joining the ranks of other successful, progressive school concepts in Atlanta.
When Kindezi opens... I look forward to seeing the school open and that block thrive as a community again. I would love to see the students sharing the harvest from their garden with neighborhood seniors.
Linda Grant, Founding Board member
Education: BA-Psychology, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; MS-Child and Family Studies, Montclair State University; Phd candidate, Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
Relationship to The Kindezi School: An educator
What prompts my involvement? My commitment to high quality educational experiences for all children, especially the underserved
When Kindezi opens... I look forward to seeing parents and teachers who are full of joy!
Sammie Holloway, Founding Board member
Education: MA-Early Childhood Education, Atlanta University
Relationship to The Kindezi School: I am an educator who needs to see school work well for minority children.
What prompts my involvement? A desire to be involved in a progressive educational adventure
When Kindezi opens… I look forward to seeing engaged students and happy faces.
Kathleen Jones, co-founder
Education: BA-Sociology and Music Performance, Emory University
Relationship to The Kindezi School: I am a teacher who wants to teach in a school with a design that makes education more effective and fun for both teachers and students.
What prompts my involvement? The thought of helping to start a school with family-sized classrooms (six students and one teacher). We will be able to do so much!
When Kindezi opens… I look forward to planting (and eating from) a garden with my students.
Rebecca Powell, Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Education: MBA-Masters in Business Administration, Emory University
Relationship to Kindezi School: Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Why I support the school: I am a strong believer in small class sizes and the the tutorial method of instruction. I have seen the excitement in parents regarding the 6:1 classroom ratio.
When Kindezi opens… I know it will be an impressive school model
Giles Dean Leaper, co-founder
Education: MEd-Masters in Educational Policy, Harvard University
Relationship to Kindezi School: Founder, educator, community member
Why I support the school: I think The Kindezi School would be the ideal environment for me to teach in and would help children the most.
When Kindezi opens… I will jump for joy and then I will get down to work making sure this vision comes to life!
Sandra E. Lark, Founding Board member
Education: BA-African American Studies, Howard University; MA-Counseling and Student Development, Hunter College, CUNY
Relationship to Kindezi School: Community member, grandmother
Why I support the school: It will bring more options for the children in this community, in terms of learning environment and community pride.
When Kindezi opens… I hope to see an alternative educational resource come alive in our community and the response being positive and enthusiastic.
Randy Taylor, Founding Board member
Education: BFA- Graphic Design; Med-Early Childhood Education
Relationship to The Kindezi School: Design Educator, Arts Education Consultant who wants to see change with the entire education system.
What prompts my involvement? The time seems right; the program is sound and matches the needs of our current students and parents and world.
When Kindezi opens… I look forward to seeing the community involvement, the connections between the teachers and students, and the use of the arts as a learning tool. Students who excel in the arts and creativity also excel in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Life.
Erika Williams, Founding Board member
Education: BA-Business Administration & Management, Lincoln University;
MS-Urban Policy & Management, New School University
Relationship to the Kindezi School: Community member and potential parent
What prompts my involvement? I learned about the Kindezi project at an Adams Park
Resident Association Meeting and thought it would be great to have a real impact on how the children in my community were taught.
Rachel Spears
Relationship to The Kindezi School: Rachel has worked tirelessly with The Kindezi School through Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.
We would like to thank the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta for offering their services to help make The Kindezi School a reality. Find them online at www.pbpatl.org. |
