Events
May 19, 2011 - Cocktail Reception and Photography Exhibition
Janet Borden Gallery
Photographer - Ray Mortenson
May 11, 2011 - Annual Membership Meeting
“From Reflection to Action – Advice, Thoughts, Guidance… Where Do We Go From Here?” Faculty of color reflect on their experiences in independent schools
- Jason Caldwell –Middle & Upper School Dir of Admission - Packer Collegiate institute
- Ahn Lee - Kindergarten Learning Specialist; Co-Dir, Community Life and Diversity
- Dwight Vidale –Director of Community Development – Riverdale Country School
- MODERATOR: Liz Fernandez –Form IV Dean - Ethical Culture Fieldston School
May 20, 2010 - Cocktail Reception and Art Exhibition
Cheim & Reid Gallery
Artist - Ghada Amer
May 12, 2010 - Annual Membership Meeting
Sam Washington, engaged our member school leadership at the Annual Membership Meeting on the topic: “A Peaceable Kingdom”. This conversation takes its inspiration from a series of paintings by 19th century artist Edward Hicks. The Peaceable Kingdom paintings are described as portraying the delicate balance of difficult and unresolved issues. This title also reflects the challenges we face at independent schools when dealing with issues of diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism. Sam Washington is the Director of Multicultural Affairs and an Associate Dean of Admissions at The Lawrenceville School.
May 28, 2009 - Cocktail Reception and Art Exhibition
GARY SNYDER/Project Space Gallery
Artist - Luke Gray
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
Janet Borden Inc. Gallery
Artist Lee Friedlander
May 14, 2008 - Annual Membership Meeting
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.
