Maggie Lena Walker "broke race and gender barriers as the first woman to establish and serve as president of a US bank." The daughter of a former slave, Ms. Walker also worked as a teacher AND founded a newspaper!! #SheTookAction #Excellence
Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, is President of Howard University. Dr. Frederick has served as Division Chief in Department of Surgery, Director of the Cancer Center, Associate Dean in College of Medicine, Deputy Provost for Health Sciences, Provost and Chief Academic Officer!
Let's "go out and get it" this week, #HawkNation!! Excited for another week of excellence at Hawthorne Elementary!
Mary Jane Patterson was the 1st Black woman to graduate from an American college when she earned diploma from Oberlin College in 1862. She became a teacher and eventually, the 1st Black principal @ Dunbar High School. Thank you, Ms. Patterson, for paving the way with EXCELLENCE!
We found Miss El Barassi spreading love + kindness around our school! Miss E collects, types, prints, and posts compliments our classes receive from other classes and staff! Our students love receiving these messages, and we're grateful Miss E makes this possible! #SheTakesAction
What a TERRIFIC TUESDAY in #HawkNation! Our CORETASTIC students were given these surprises to celebrate their accomplishments. Way to go, #CORETASTICHAWKS #TheyTookAction
W.E.B. Du Bois worked diligently to advance the rights and freedoms of African Americans. This accomplished activist, historian, and leader was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard, and he was also one of the founders of the NAACP! Thank you, Dr. Du Bois!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Dennis Jarrett
Favorite Quote
"If your dream is not so big that it scares you, then you are not dreaming big enough." - Mark Batterson
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Chico Adams
Favorite Quote
"If you don't care, how are you going to expect anyone else to care, including me and I'm your mother?" - Chico's Mother
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Masimba Taylor
Favorite Quote
"Ignorance needs no introduction, it always makes itself known." - Joe Moore
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mrs. Maya Jones
Favorite Quote
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Today, and every day, we want to share our love + gratitude for the Hawthorne and Warren community! Thank you to our students, families, staff, and supporters for all you do! Know that YOU are LOVED!
Friday, February 14: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.
Did you know? Black History Month began as a week-long celebration of Black History in 1926. Initiated by Black scholar, historian, and educator, Carter G. Woodson, the week-long celebration eventually became a month-long celebration in 1976!
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential people in the world. A self-made billionaire, philanthropist, author, speaker, and media mogul, she has changed the world with her altruism and monumental career! Thank you for all you do for our world, @Oprah! #Excellence #ThankYou
A friendly reminder that all Warren Township schools will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observation of Presidents' Day. Have a wonderful three-day weekend! #WarrenWill
This Black History Month, we are proud to celebrate André Carson, an Indianapolis native! Carson represents Indiana's 7th District in the US House of Representatives. Carson is the grandson of Julia Carson, the first woman and first Black woman to represent IN in Congress!!
Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month and our MSD Warren Educators: Mr. Garrett Gammons
Favorite Quote
"Leadership is mobilizing others to make progress on our most difficult challenges." - Adaptive Leadership
Thursday, February 13: All MSD Warren Township Schools will operate on normal start schedules.