Events
May 28, 2009
Cocktail Reception and Art Exhibition
This event at the GARY SNYDER/Project Space Gallery featured the paintings of artist Luke Gray, who graciously attended the event.
May 13, 2009
Annual Membership Meeting
Dr.Steven Jones, engaged our member school leadership at the Annual Membership Meeting on the topic: How to Make the Invisible Visible: Tools for Pulling Back the Veil of Privilege. Dr. Jones is the CEO of Jones & Associates Consulting, Inc. He is a national speaker, trainer and consultant in the areas of strategic change management, leadership, multicultural education, conflict resolution, effective mentoring and self-esteem.
May 27, 2008
Cocktail Reception and Photography Exhibition
This event at the Janet Borden Inc. Gallery in SoHo NY featured the photography of the artist Lee Friedlander and introduced EARLY STEPS to new friends.
May 14, 2008
Tim Wise
On May 14th, Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist activists and writers in the U.S., spoke to our members at the Annual Membership Meeting about “Examining and Dismantling Privilege and Inequality”. LINK
May 1, 2007 20th Anniversary Celebration
EARLY STEPS celebrated 20 years as proud partners with New York City Independent Schools and parents of children of color. The celebration was a dream come true. It is hard to describe the joy and energy in the room generated by having so many friends of EARLY STEPS under one roof. The impact of 20 years was palpable.
Our hosts Deborah Roberts and Al Roker shared their personal experiences as independent school parents and championed the importance of our work. David Trower, EARLY STEPS Board President and Head of The Allen-Stevenson School, shared the history of EARLY STEPS and the difference that it has made for children of color and independent schools over the past 20 years. Morgan Monaco, The Hewitt School ’02 and Vassar College ’06, credited her mom, EARLY STEPS (Jacqui in particular) and her educational experiences with giving her the confidence to believe in herself, to believe that she can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. EARLY STEPS Executive Director, Jacqui Pelzer, spoke from the heart expressing her gratitude to all who give EARLY STEPS the wings to soar: schools, families and friends.
