Following recent travel on a People to People mission to Cuba, I have been reflecting on the experience, especially with respect to the educational level within the country. The trip was an educational journey for our entire group and again reminded me of the...
About a dozen years ago, along with other leaders, I helped to start a DPS Alumni Association. It was clear that after changes in Detroit, alumni of the public schools didn’t have a place to call home. We needed an umbrella organization and a place for alumni to...
After completing my first full month as President of the DPS Foundation, I am so impressed with how members of our community are stepping forward to support education in Detroit. Traditionally, the vast majority of philanthropic giving happens in the last few weeks of...
A solid education in math and science is crucial for today’s youth. While it sounds cliché – it is a fact. Today’s youth forms tomorrow’s workforce and now is the time to educate the next generation of engineers. While I’d like to see many of those children grow up...
I have been involved with the Detroit Public Schools for many years, serving as a mentor and tutor to students of all ages. One of my memorable experiences was tutoring a 14-year-old student in mathematics, my favorite subject. She was having a hard time grasping...
After a career in higher education and 15 years in Detroit, I have chosen to take on the role of President of this Foundation because I believe it is my best opportunity to provide to today’s students what was provided to me. Growing up and throughout my experience in...
