The Gordon/Russell Family Speaker Series
At WNS, learning extends beyond the classroom to our entire community. The Gordon/Russell Family Speaker Series brings parents and caregivers together to learn, connect, and explore topics that are relevant to raising and supporting children today.
Throughout the year, we welcome experts, educators, and thought leaders to share their knowledge and perspectives with our community. These events are an opportunity for parents to gain practical insights, ask questions, connect with one another, and continue learning alongside their children.
The Speaker Series is also an important part of building a strong and connected school community, bringing families together around shared experiences and conversations.
Take a look at our upcoming events below and explore some of the speakers we have welcomed to WNS in past years.
Upcoming Events
- Dr. Claude Steele - Bridging the Divide: Identity, Trust, and Belonging | November 4 | 4:30-6pm
- Shelly DuBose | October 13 & 14 | 9:30-10:30AM
- Ashley Harding | Information Coming Soon
Dr. Claude Steele - Bridging the Divide: Identity, Trust, and Belonging | November 4 | 4:30-6pm
Shelly DuBose | October 13 & 14 | 9:30-10:30AM
Ashley Harding | Information Coming Soon
Past Speakers
Over the years, WNS has welcomed an inspiring range of experts, educators, authors, and thought leaders to share their knowledge and perspectives with our community. Explore some of the voices and conversations that have helped inform and enrich our families.
We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom
Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author of We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom and Hip Hop’s Li’l Sistas Speak: Negotiating Hip Hop Identities in the New South.
She is the Athletic Association Endowed Professor at the University of Georgia and is one of the field’s most esteemed educational researchers. In 2020, Dr. Love co-founded the Abolitionist Teaching Network (ATN). ATN’s mission is simple: develop and support teachers and parents to fight injustice within their schools and communities. In 2020, Dr. Love was also named a member of the Old 4th Ward Economic Security Task Force with the Atlanta City Council.
