Webinar: The Future of Education for Black Students: Moving the Conversation to Action by Nelson PL

Nelson PL

About This Series

It’s time to turn the conversation into action. Engage with the widely acclaimed panelists from The Future of Education for Black Students as they discuss the meaningful and practical strategies that educators from all levels in the system can use to dismantle anti-Black racism in Canadian school systems.

Originally recorded on May 18, 2021 at 6:30 EDT, join us as Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC), Colleen Russell-Rawlins, George McAuley and Claudette Rutherford discuss the theme for Session 1: Anti-Racism, Leadership and Curriculum Change.

Originally recorded on May 25, 2021 at 6:30 EDT, join us as Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC), Greg Birkett, Jacob Robinson and Claudette Rutherford discuss the theme for Session 2: What Matters Most in the Future of Education for Black Students?

Meet The Presenters

Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC)

Moderator

Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC) is a graduate of the University of Toronto, with a PhD. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Diversity. He is presently a Faculty member in the Master of Teaching (MT) Program at the University of Toronto and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queens University (online). He is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and has been an educator for over 25 years in Jamaica, The Bahamas and Canada. He has authored two books: “Teachable Moments with DR. ABC: A Spoonful for the Journey (2015)” and “The Invisible Student in the Jamaican Classroom (2018).” His research and teaching focuses on issues of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, and Teacher Performance Evaluation. He has presented at numerous peer-reviewed academic conferences and has delivered many presentations as a motivational speaker, keynote, and workshop facilitator. He loves people, food, fashion, and travelling.
Claudette Rutherford

Panelist

Claudette Rutherford is a mother of three and has an 18 year career as a secondary school educator. She is a Department Head of Social Science and Humanities. She has worked extensively within the non-profit sector at the grassroots level. Claudette is a Steering Committee Member of the Parents of Black Children, Canada. She is an M. Ed Candidate at Ontario institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, with a research focus on Anti- Black racism in Education. Claudette serves on anti-racism strategy planning committees on multiple school boards and is an active member of the OACAS Educational Outcomes Committee for Children and Youth in Care. She is devoted to her community and to the pursuit of social justice and equitable outcomes for families.

Sessions in this Series

Session 1: Anti-Racism, Leadership and Curriculum Change

r. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC), Colleen Russell-Rawlins, George McAuley and Claudette Rutherford discuss the theme for Session 1: An... View more
Session 2: What Matters Most in the Future of Education for Black Students?

Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (DR. ABC), Greg Birkett, Jacob Robinson and Claudette Rutherford discuss the theme for Session 2: What Matters... View more