Black educators in classrooms or administrative offices are at the vanguard of this effort.
The St. Louis American Charitable Foundation will honor four outstanding individuals with Excellence in Education Awards during the 2024 Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.
Throughout the St. Louis region, improving literacy and advancing educational success for African American students is being brought to the forefront.
In her role as an Avant Elementary School lead 5th grade teacher in the East St. Louis School District, Lt. Colonel Nina McLean has helped transform her school into one of the district’s highest academic achievers.
“I am honored to be recognized for doing something I love – teaching. I must thank the students and families of East St. Louis School District #189, especially those at James Avant Elementary, who have allowed me to be a part of their young scholar’s educational journey,” she said.
“I also would like to thank the faculty and staff of the district, and the administration for always supporting me, allowing me to share my ideas, and soar as a teacher leader.”
McLean also serves as instructional leadership team leader and is responsible for supporting school-wide mission and vision, assisting principal with reaching [academic] goals and implementation of curriculum, and ensuring all faculty and staff are knowledgeable on content and usage.
The St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education will take place on Saturday, October 12th at America’s center. Stay tuned to stlamerican.com for future details on the event.
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