“On A Mission” with Dr. Melissa Chester from Black Educators Rock

Each week on “On a Mission” we talk to community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area. Today, our host Dr. Wendy Norfleet talks with Dr. Melissa Chester from Black Educators Rock.

To learn more, visit Black Educators Rock


Short company description:

Our national nonprofit focuses on cultivating the educational experiences and accomplishments of professionals and minority students, as well as providing access to professional development resources and best practices through the exchange of instructional strategies & practices, professional knowledge, and advocacy & empowerment. This will in turn, increase motivation, capacity, and student achievement.


What are your biggest goals in the next 12 Months for your business?

To increase membership, and have 3x as many educators attend the conference. I also want to provide quarterly conferences and not just an annual conference.