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As the city of Detroit continues to rebound following bankruptcy, many believe one of the key points to a true turnaround is the success of its public schools. Without a strong, viable public school system, the city may struggle to retain new, young families. “Schools of Choice?” will discuss the current educational landscape of the Metro Detroit area and offer insight into the region's options from public to private schools. A Panel of experts from the field of education will discuss the challenges and potential resolutions in deciding where students should attend school.

ABOUT THE PANEL:

Gregory White is a PhD candidate in the Education Policy program at Michigan State University, specializing in the economics of education. His academic focus centers on race, equity and how education policies impact marginalized populations. Gregory has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Michigan and a Master of Education degree from Harvard University.

Dr. Henry O. Meares professional experience span more than 38 years in K-12 and higher education. He received his doctorate degree in curriculum and administration from the University of Illinois, from which he also holds a master’s degree in elementary education and curriculum development. He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Fayetteville State University. Currently, Dr. Meares holds the position of Assistant Dean for K-12 Relations, Special Projects, Outreach and Recruitment at the University of Michigan’s School of education. One of his responsibilities is to develop collaborative relationships/partnerships between the School of Education and the K-12 community.

K. Dara Hill pursued her doctoral studies at Michigan State University in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy, with a concentration in Literacy, Language and Culture. Her M.Ed. is from Wayne State University where she received her reading specialist endorsement. She received her AB.Ed. from the University of Michigan. She previously has taught at California State University, Michigan State University, Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and Detroit Public Schools. Her research interests include culturally relevant pedagogy, the role of language in literacy acquisition, and discourse analysis. Current research projects include examining Detroit parents’ negotiation of school choice and preparing pre-service teachers for reading pedagogy in urban schools.

Chastity Pratt Dawsey is the urban affairs reporter for Bridge magazine. She is an award-winning journalist who has uncovered many of the biggest stories related education in Detroit over the past decade. During her time as a reporter for the Detroit Free Press, Chastity's investigations inspired the creation of the Detroit Blight Authority. Chastity's work also has appeared in USA Today, Essence Magazine and the Investigative Reporters & Editors Journal. A sought-after media commentator on the topic of urban education, Chastity has provided expert analysis on MSNBC, CNN, as well as local television and radio stations. A native of Detroit, Chastity was a student, parent and volunteer writing coach in Detroit Public Schools.

Tyrone E. Winfrey Sr. was the first Chief of Staff for the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (EAA). Currently, he serves as the Ombudsman and Director of Parent Engagement for the EAA. Previously, Tyrone was Associate Director in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Director of the University of Michigan - Detroit Admissions Office. In this role, he addressed academic preparation, recruitment, application review, admissions, enrollment and advancement of higher education opportunities in urban communities across the nation. Prior to U-M, Tyrone coordinated the Michigan State University – Detroit Outreach Admissions Office, and in his early career, served as a Probation Counselor through the State Ward Diversion Program Division of the Community Training & Development Corporation (formerly CYTCIP). Tyrone was first elected to the Detroit Board of Education in November 2005 where he served as a Committee Chairperson, Vice President, and President.

Joshua Greenwald has been involved in college admissions for 15 years, both on the college and high school level. He currently serves as Assistant Director of College Counseling at Detroit Country Day School, an independent school in suburban Detroit. In this role, Joshua works with 11th and 12th grade students to navigate the college search and application process. Joshua also serves as the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee for the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC), and frequently presents at conferences and college fairs on topics of student athlete recruitment and NCAA eligibility. Before arriving at Detroit Country Day School, Joshua served as Recruitment Coordinator for Out of State Recruitment at the University of Michigan, where he also created the university’s first High School Counselor Advisory Board. He earned his BSBA at Aquinas College, and his MA in Education at Central Michigan University.
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