
ESJ NEWSLETTER
October 2023

October 2023
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greetings fellow Educator for Social Justice,
We enter this school year with our hearts and minds open to the immense value and potential of our students and the communities we serve. Additionally, we see the academic and societal forces that seek to separate, stifle, and silence. Seeking to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments, we have planned a year of diverse activities designed to empower and enrich our community of educators. We invite you to continue to support our mission and goals by becoming a member, participating in our events, and donating to our cause.
As you peruse the calendar of upcoming events, please consider participating in our 15th annual curricular conference. This year’s theme is “Joy as a Form of Resistence” and we have opportunities for volunteers, presenters, and attendees. We hope to see you there or at one of our other events.
In solidarity,
Board of Directors
Educators for Social Justice
OUR MISSION AND GOALS
Our Mission
ESJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting socially just education in order to attain the success of every teacher and student. We believe that socially just education is a form of activism that enables educators to remove barriers and create inclusive, equitable, and innovative spaces. Our organization empowers educators through resources, events, and a supportive community to aid them in their journey towards creating a more equitable education system.
Our Goals
To engage educators in supporting social justice curriculum and practices, to build and maintain equity within the educational system, and discuss social justice issues in classrooms, schools and communities.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
President: Carol Lickenbrock, PhD., NBCT
Vice President and Treasurer: Sarah Miller
Secretary: Sheriah Mason, EdD.
President Emeritus: Shanise Terrell, EdD.
Jillian Baldwin Kim, Phd.
Susan Berger
Amy Blumenfeld, EdD.
Holly Hick, Phd.
Tiffany Holman-Besse, EdD.
Jordan Shelton
May Shiaa
2023-2024 EVENTS
September
Game On for Equity
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November
Shared Equity Resources
December
Wellness for Educators
Join us from 2-4 PM for yoga and sound bath. Cost is $30. Sign up information to come.
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, 02:00 PM
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - Middle & High, Fyler Avenue, St. Louis, MO, USA
January
31 Day Anti-Racist Challenge
February
March
Festival of Nations
April
Arab Heritage Month Event
May
Untold Stories of St. Louis
June
Popsicles in the Park
CONTACT US
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Instagram: @esj.stl
Facebook: www.facebook.com/esj.stl
Contact us
We always love to hear from you! Send us some love or tell us what we can do better by emailing us at: esj.stl@gmail.com