How do we build quality schools and communities?

The State of New Orleans Charter Schools: How do we build quality schools and communities?

Join community and education leaders for informative panel discussions on the current charter school landscape in New Orleans on October 3, 2018! This event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by: Chris Stewart, Citizen Education & Wayfinder Foundation
School Panel:
Melanie Askew
Founder and Head of School
Élan Academy Charter School

Jawan Brown-Alexander
Chief of Schools
New Schools for New Orleans

Stephen Goodly
Louisiana State Teacher of the Year
Warren Easton Charter High School

Jonathan Johnson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Rooted School

Rhonda Kalifey-Aluise
Executive Director
KIPP New Orleans

Kate Mehok
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Crescent City Schools

Dr. Wylene Sorapuru
Chief Academic Officer
InspireNOLA Charter Schools

Community Panel:

Ashana Bigard
Community Activist

Representative Gary Carter, Jr.
House of Representatives
District 102, State of Louisiana

Latoya Douglas
Co-Founder
Parent Advocators

Alexina Medley
Former CEO
Warren Easton Charter High School

Erika McConduit
Louisiana Director
The Education Trust

Mary Moran
Executive Director
Our Voice Nuestra Voz

Jonathan Wilson
President
100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans