Program

Friday, May 19, 2023 | 6-8 pm | The BOND Academy Day 1: The Opening Session 

Beacon Room - Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building

On Friday, May 19, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, the BOND Academy Opening Session will welcome attendees to the conference and feature networking with sponsors, professionals, entertainment, food, and so much more. The Opening Session will engage attendees in a discussion about Race and Equity in Education and a hip-hop performance from a Black male educator, MRCRTR. Attendees will get an opportunity to network over delicious food provided at the opening sessions.

Invited Featured Panel: Race and Equity in Education 

Moderator: Mr. Oliver Fajardo, BOND Member

 

 

Dr. Sean Coleman, Associate Dean, College of Education, Bowie State University

 

 

Mr. Doug Handy, Executive Director, Equity and Cultural Proficiency, Baltimore County Public Schools

 

 

Mr. Michael Stevens, Senior Vice President, Executive Director, City Year DC

 

 

Mrs. Dionna Ricks, MCEA Minority Affairs Council

 

 

Hip-Hip Performance: MRCRTR

MRCRTR, aka Corey Carter, is the assistant director of the Sherman Scholars Program at UMBC, a former middle school science teacher, and a hip-hop artist who raps about education. He was the 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher of the Year. Last year, MRCRTR released his first album entitled The Progress Report.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 8 am - 4 pm | The BOND Academy Day 2: The Keynote and Powerful Presentations

On Saturday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Academy features an opening welcome and networking session, breakfast, and keynote from Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., featuring his book Getting Into Good Trouble at School: A Guide to Building an Antiracist School System. 

The Academy features powerful 50-minute presentations that challenge the perspectives of our audience while at the same time entertaining them and deepening their knowledge. The presentations are connected to at least one of the following domains: 1) Instructional Strategies, 2) Social Emotional Learning/Trauma-Informed Practices, 3) Educator Development and Empowerment, 4) Antiracist Practices and Social Justice, 5) Workforce Diversity (Recruitment & Retention), and 6) Community Partnerships. 

8:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast and Networking | Student Center
9:00 - 10:00 am Opening Session and Keynote | Student Center
10:10 - 11:00 am Morning Session #1 | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
11:10 - noon Morning Session #2 | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
12:10 - 2:00 pm Lunch & Networking | Student Center
2:10 - 3:00 pm Afternoon Session | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
3:10 -4:00 pm Day 1 Wrap-Up | Student Center
6:00 - 9:00 pm All attendees are welcome to attend the BOND Academy social and professional network gathering at PartyHQ, Maryland’s newest premiere indoor activity center.

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Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 8 am - 4 pm | BOND Academy Day 3: The Panel and Powerful Presentations

Moderator: Dr. Lorenzo Hughes, Senior Manager of School Supports and Equitable Practices, Anne Arundel County Public

 

Mr. Darryl L. Williams, Superintendent, Baltimore County Public School

 

 

Dr. Andraé Townsel, Superintendent, Calvert County Public School

 

 

On Sunday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Academy features an opening welcome and networking session, breakfast, and Superintedent’s panel to discuss pressing issues in education. The Academy features powerful 50-minute presentations that challenge the perspectives of our audience while at the same time entertaining them and deepening their knowledge. The presentations are connected to at least one of the following domains: 1) Instructional Strategies, 2) Social Emotional Learning/Trauma-Informed Practices, 3) Educator Development and Empowerment, 4) Antiracist Practices and Social Justice, 5) Workforce Diversity (Recruitment & Retention), and 6) Community Partnerships. 

8:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast and Networking | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
9:00 - 10:00 am Opening Session and Panel | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
10:10 - 11:00 am Morning Session #1 | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
11:10 - noon Morning Session #2 | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
12:10 - 2:00 pm Lunch & Networking | Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building

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For more information, please contact the CRM-BMST at centerforblackmales@bowiestate.edu  or the BOND Project at info@bondeducators.org .