Because it values diversity in our culture and prioritizes achieving education equity, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) formed its National Task Force on Race and Equity. The task force will advise NAESP on issues related to racial equity in school communities, reveal schools’ common challenges and solutions, and support a peer-to-peer network of support for school leaders.The task force will focus on collecting information related to racial equity in schools, elevating relevant research, and determining how best NAESP can provide support to principals around these issues. In conjunction and collaboration with NAESP staff, the task force will host events for school leaders to share valuable best practices and produce recommendation to advance racial equity in the principal profession and in public schools.Principals—who research says are among the most trusted professionals—are tasked with advancing culturally responsive teaching and learning, which includes not only welcoming diversity in the classroom but also teaching students how to navigate an increasingly racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse society.NAESP firmly believes that principals, as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many community members, can play a central role in leading efforts to improve racial inequities. It is our sincere hope that this task force can elevate the dialogue around these issues and support principals in this work.
Guiding Priorities
Task Force Members
The task force members were selected based on their outstanding leadership to NAESP, in addition to their state, regional, and national colleagues.Dr. Eveline Huh
Willow Elementary School
California
Dr. Liza Caraballo-Suarez
Magnet School of Architecture, Engineering & Design — P.S. 120
New York
Annette Sanchez
Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center
Texas
Thomas Payton
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School
New York
Nancy Antoine
Bridgewater Elementary School
Minnesota
Denise Gamble
Illinois
Dr. Cynthia J. Hammond
Westside Elementary
Georgia
Jeremy Patterson
Middle School at Parkside
Michigan
Edward Cosentino
Clemens Crossing Elementary
Maryland
Nicole Moore-Samson
Indian Mills School
New Jersey
Erica McLaughlin
Randolph Elementary School
Vermont
Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis
Cordova Elementary School
Tennessee