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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Celebrating Joy, Elevating Genius
HONORING THE BRILLIANCE OF BLACK AND BROWN CHILDREN

Friday, December 5

7:00 - 8:15AM

CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:15 - 8:45AM

OPENING SESSION

Leslie Smart Land & Labor Acknowledgement

Aleisa Gittens-Carle Conference Co-Chair

Amelia Mejia Student, Arlington High School

Lateefah Franck Professional Development Chair

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8:45- 9:45AM

MORNING KEYNOTE

Michael Bonner

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10:15 - 11:00AM

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Kandice Sumner CEO, METCO, Inc.

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11:00 - 11:15AM

MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY

Cyndi Weekes Bradley​ Cynergi Healing Center

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11:15AM - 12:00PM

GUEST ADDRESS

Pedro Martinez Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education

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12:00 - 1:15PM

LUNCH / VENDOR FAIR

1:15 - 1:30PM

STUDENT SPEAKER

Arima Christopher Student, Wellesley High School

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1:30-2:30PM

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE

Dr. Bettina Love

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1:15 - 1:30PM

CLOSING

Richelle K. Smith MDA Vice President

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2:30-3:30PM

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