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Board of Directors
and
Advisory Board

Karen L. Lawrence-Webster, CPA
Board of Directors

President

and

Treasurer

I am a student advocate and starting a freedom school in Saginaw is my way of supporting our youth and bring the joy back into their learning experiences through modeling behavior and teaching life skill that result in socially forward members of our society.

Alexis Thomas
Board of Directors

1st Vice President - Human Resource Director

The CMFSS will allow our scholars the opportunity to find a sense of "freedom" in school that is different from what they experience during the regular school year. By using all and response, motivational music, and an emphasis on social action and family interaction, our students will be empowered and engaged through civil service. They will be encouraged to think and act politically, and to explore their creative impulses.

Kimberly Pruitt
Board of Directors

2nd Vice President - Director of Marketing and Communications

It is with joy that I step into the Freedom School Family and use my gifts to advance this powerful movement that provides our scholars with cultural enrichment and a joy for reading.

Beverly Drake
Board of Directors

Secretary

Freedom School is a great way to continue Mr. McNair’s legacy and strong desire to educate young people and help them to reach their potential, while uplifting their families and communities as part of that process.

Sandra Crosby Robinson
Board of Directors

Board of Directors - Member

Freedom school is an opportunity for growth because it says, "Yes, while developing skills and exploring opportunities.

Dr. James Perry
Board of Directors

Board of Directors - Member

Freedom school will encourage students and adults to make a difference, enjoy life and reach for the stars.

Dr. Shalanda Ellison
Board of Directors

Board of Directors - Member

Freedom school is an opportunity for growth because it says, "Yes, while developing skills and exploring opportunities.

Dr. Ericka Taylor
Advisory Board

Testing Consultant

Cultural awareness and pride are important to the wellbeing of our students and I am honored to be part of a team that will work together to impart this to the students in our community.

Dr. David Lewis
Advisory Board

Enrichment Consultant

I support Freedom School because of its genuine, authentic approach to uplifting, empowering, and educating children in the community.

Rev. Dr. Dennis Laffoon
Advisory Board

Site Support

The function of education is to teach one thing intensively and to thing critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal.

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Rev. Joshua Daniels
Advisory Board

Community Support

This initiative empowers students to take ownership of their education and fosters a sense of pride in their identities, preparing them to to become socially Katie and engaged citizens. I am proud to volunteer and be part of this transformative movement.

Rev. Johnnie Edwards
Advisory Board

Site Support

As a person who has a deep love for education, I am excited to give our scholars the opportunity to learn in the joyful way.

Fiduciary

The Saginaw African Cultural Festival, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the fiduciary for the Charles McNair Freedom School of Saginaw. Each site hold its own liability insurance and the festival has a rider for the six week freedom school.