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Educators for Social Justice
  • About Us
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    • Upcoming Events
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    • Restorative Justice Children's Books
    • Children's Literature
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    • Writing for & by Educators
    • Connecting with Social Justice Organizations
    • Academic Journals
    • Developing your Social Justice Education Library
    • Institutes, Think Tanks & Research Centers
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About Us

Mission Statement

ESJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting socially just education in order to attain the success of every teacher and student. We believe that socially just education is a form of activism that enables educators to remove barriers and create inclusive, equitable, and innovative spaces. Our organization empowers educators through resources, events, and a supportive community to aid them in their journey towards creating a more equitable education system.

Our Goals

1
Engage educators in supporting social justice curriculum & practices
2
Build and maintain equity within the education system
3
Discuss social justice issues in classrooms, schools & communities

Our Values

Integrity

​Professionalism, dignity, and integrity are central characteristics we as an organizations seek to cultivate in order to create solidarity and authentic collaboration between and among diverse communities while exercising empathy, openness to learning, and mindfulness.

​Equity

Hope

We ​look to remove barriers to ensure fairness and provide under-represented groups and individuals with the resources, support, and assistance that they need to attain the same level of opportunity available to other members of society.
We believe that hope is a catalyst of justice and social change. It is an act and a feeling that can mobilize individuals and groups to challenge systems of oppression and pursue a more just and equitable social order.

Empathy

In order to understand others, it is absolutely critical for us to be open to learning about the experiences of people, including individuals who come from various backgrounds and identity groups, especially when these experiences differ from our own.

Community

Connection is the foundation of any endeavor and this is why we look to bring together groups of people from diverse backgrounds to engage in joint action to create a more just and inclusive civil society.

Board of Directors

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​Catalina Martinez
President

​​Director of Diversity & Inclusion
DeSmet High School
​Former Spanish Teacher
cmartinez@desmet.org​
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Shanise Terrell
Vice President

Area Coordinator at
Special School District
of St. Louis County
smterr74@yahoo.com
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​Sarah Miller
Treasurer

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Wydown Middle School
​Leader, St. Louis RESULTS, U.S. Poverty
miller.sarahmcvoy@gmail.com

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Sheriah Mason
Secretary

1st Grade Teacher
Keysor Elementary School
Kirkwood, MO
sheriah.mason@kirkwoodschools.org
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Tiffany Besse
Board Member

Superintendent for Instructional Services
Ferguson-Florissant School Districttmbesse24@gmail.com
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Carol Lickenbrock
Board Member

ESOL Teacher
Northeast Middle School
Parkway School District
carollickenbrock@gmail.com

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Shenita Mayes
Board Member

Principal of Hixson Middle School
 Webster Groves School Districtshenitamayes@gmail.com
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Michal Kwiecien
​Board Member

Social Studies Teacher
Whitfield School
Creve Coeur
michal.kwiecien@whitfieldschool.org
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Curtis O'Dwyer
Board Member

Science Teacher
Kirkwood School District
EdHub Fellow
curtisodwyer@icloud.com
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Amy Blumenfeld
Board Member

Special Education Administrator
 Special School District of St.Louis
amyblumenfeld4@gmail.com

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  • About Us
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Conference
  • Resources
    • Lesson Plans
    • Educator Grant
    • Teaching to Disrupt White Supremacy
    • Restorative Justice Children's Books
    • Children's Literature
    • Peace Studies
    • Writing for & by Educators
    • Connecting with Social Justice Organizations
    • Academic Journals
    • Developing your Social Justice Education Library
    • Institutes, Think Tanks & Research Centers
  • Community
    • Committees
    • Racial Equity Curriculum Partnership
    • Book Club
  • Donate