Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM, Dr. Jackie: The Innovation Forum

Session I: Herscher Hall, Guerin B, Webcast Live

The Why Not Challenge: A National Literacy Innovation Program – Failure is Not an Option!

Genethia Hudley-Hayes, Education and Social Services Deputy, LA County Supervisor

Dee Dee Small-Hayes, Executive Board Member, and Scholastic Director, Snoop Youth Football League (Snoop Dogg)

Brian Chernow, Vice President, West Region, Scholastic Education

Duran Bowie, founder, im a movement not a monument

James Bell, Associate Director of Programs, Los Angeles, Common Threads

TJ Loftin, Motivational Speaker

Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, Education Consultant, CEO/Founder, Why Not Incubator, Moderator

 

Brian Chernow, Scholastic’s West Region Vice President, was born and raised in Los Angeles, holds an undergraduate degree in print journalism, and has worked for NBC News in Burbank, and Warner Bros. Motion Pictures. Brian’s true passion has always been in literacy, helping children with reading difficulties, and ensuring all children develop a life-long love for reading. His Master’s Degree in Reading has allowed him to do just that. Brian began his career in educational publishing with Scholastic in January 2002, while having volunteered his time at reading clinics for underserved youth, and as an Advisory Board Member for a Cal State University’s Community Learning & Literacy Center.

Dr. Jacqueline L. Sanderlin (“Dr. J”) is an accomplished school principal, professor, and empowerment speaker, whose “Why Not” attitude has led to dramatic improvements in some of Southern California’s toughest schools. Dr. J’s passion for empowering school communities, business partners, and educational leaders is unparalleled! Her innovative and visionary style has taken this simple question and turned it into a movement that educational and business leaders around the country are clamoring to incorporate into their schools, classrooms, and business corporations. Dr. J holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications/Public Relations and a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education from Cal State University Dominguez Hills College. She also earned a Doctorate in Education, Leadership, Administration, and Policy from Pepperdine University. She has been an adjunct professor at Argosy University, Grand Canyon University, and Pepperdine University where she has taught education administration and organizational leadership. She has served over 20 years as a special education teacher, curriculum specialist, assistant principal, principal, district office administrator, and executive director of school and community engagement. Dr. J’s ability to create community partnerships eventually made its way to the small screen, when she and actor, Cheryl Hines collaborated to create and produce the NBC reality series, School Pride. This program renovated schools across the country, and provided the foundation for Dr. J’s innovative approach to “community empowerment.”

 

Responsible for family services and welfare policy. Those services include nutrition assistance through Cal Fresh benefits, employment services and supportive services via welfare to work programs. CalWorks program, In-Home Supportive Services for our elderly disabled population and Medi-Cal and access to other healthcare plans offered under the Affordable Care Act along with financial aid and homeless assistance for qualifying individuals through the General Relief program are housed under DPSS. As the Education Deputy she oversees The Los Angeles County Board of Education and Countywide education policy issues. Prior to joining the 3rd District staff, she served as a member and president of the Los Angeles Fire Commission, and as a member and President of the LAUSD Board of Education. She was appointed as Special Trustee to the Compton Community College District and is a mediator for the State of CA. Her career spans work as a teacher and a curriculum specialist with LAUSD, principal of Holy Nativity Episcopal Day School and Executive Director/Executive Vice President of SCLC/MLKLA. She received a B.A. from Texas College and an M.Ed from Pepperdine University. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband Alton Hayes and daughter Kathryn Elaine Hudley-Hayes.

 

James Bell, Associate Director of Programs, Los Angeles, Common Threads: James Bell holds two B.A.s in Sociology and International Studies and an M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean studies focusing on Food and the Deconstruction of Culture. James became involved with Common Threads after completing his studies in Miami, Fl. While working with a youth development organization he chose to volunteer with Common Threads after conducting an internet search of the keywords “culture, food, and kids” all three of which are dear passions. The 10 weeks he spent in the kitchen with the kids was life-changing. Returning to Los Angeles after his time in  Miami James continued his volunteer work with Common Threads which grew into managing the growth of the Los Angeles market from 40 students to over 16,000 students annually. James now holds the role of  Associate Director of Programs still leading the charge to bring nutrition education and culinary arts to as many students and communities as possible.