2009 NABSE SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Dr. Patricia Edwards

Dr. Patricia Edwards is a professor of teacher education at Michigan State University. She has developed two nationally acclaimed family literacy programs: Parents as Partners in Reading and Talking Your Way to Literacy. Her research focuses on issues related to families and children: parent involvement and teacher thinking, parent involvement in the reading/writing process, parent support of children's oral preparation for literacy. click here for more…

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
Friday, November 20th
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, whose name means dependable and cheerful, was educated at Morgan State, Towson, Illinois State and Union Graduate School. He has been guest speaker at most colleges and universities throughout the U.S., and has been a Consultant to most urban school districts. He has preached in numerous churches and taught seminary for 8 years to doctoral students at Union Theological Seminary. He has authored over 25 books including national best sellers, Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys; Black Students: Middle Class Teachers; Satan, I'm Taking Back My Health; State of Emergency: We Must Save African American Males. click here for more…

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
Friday, November 20th
Stephen G. Peters, CEO/President
The Peters Group

Over his 29 years in education, Stephen has been a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal and director of secondary education. Most of his experiences have been in schools that made significant growth in short periods of time thus, resulting in both National and State Blue-Ribbon distinction. Stephen is founder of the nationally recognized Gentlemen's & Ladies Club programs which provide options for thousands of at-risk and honor students throughout the United States. Stephen is currently CEO & President of The Peters Group, a national education consulting company. The Peters Group has a track record of creating and sustaining success in schools and districts by supporting educators through a 3-step process of teaching and learning. click here for more…