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Friends- grab your favorite beverage and join me online for a group zoom call to learn more about my new ministry as an Educational Advocate with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: I've begun a partnership with Frederick Douglass Elementary. The first project with the Principal is creating Treat Bags for the teachers and staff to encourage them as they start the school year online. Each bag is filled with goodies and treats for an at-home spa day. I also had a fun time crocheting an apple key chain for each teacher for a personal touch! These will soon be delivered to the principal for distribution to the teachers and staff.

ADVOCACY: I've created several resources for a faith-based advocacy group including a document titled Public Education: Why Do Christians Care? as well as an educational brochure, and a legislative one-pager on public education.

I have also begun a working relationship with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools PTA Council and excited to work towards greater school equity and support for public education alongside these new partners.

SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES: I am developing resources to share with CBF Field Personnel as well as state and regional organizations in the CBF Fellowship. I was excited to have beginning conversations with one leader on a possible partnership to support their state's efforts in supporting struggling schools in their area.

Left: A few of the Spa Bags created for teachers and staff at Frederick Douglass Elementary.
Right: Some of the educational resources I've been developing.

I have been invited to share as part of a panel at the upcoming CBF Podcast on August 13th at 3 pm EST. The episode will focus on how churches and individuals can partner with local public schools to help meet the needs of teachers, staff, students/families as the new school year begins during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The podcast will be streamed live on Facebook. You can view it live or following the event at the link below.

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