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Black Excellence Collective (BEC)

BLACK EXCELLENCE COLLECTIVE (BEC)

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ABOUT US

Formerly the African Ancestry Success Community formed in 2018, the Black Excellence College (BEC) continues to address the identified need of supporting African ancestry students in MUSD in their quest for academic excellence. The members consist of a MUSD board member, the Superintendent, administrators, and educators throughout the district.

OUR PURPOSE

The Black Excellence Collective (BEC) strives to ensure an educational environment for our students of African ancestry that will instill a strong perception of themselves as scholars by cultivating culturally relevant activities for students and families while preparing them to rise to the rigors of career, college, and life.

OUR MEMBERS

  • Herm Wilson - Special Education Teacher, Milpitas HS
  • Jonathan Payne - Principal, Calaveras Hills HS
  • Sean Anglon - Assistant Principal, Milpitas HS
  • Gina Sainten - Assistant Principal, Sinnott Elementary
  • Deanna Elzey - Principal, Weller Elementary
  • Julie Jones - Counselor, Milpitas HS
  • Cheryl Jordan - Superintendent, MUSD
  • Chris Norwood - Board President, MUSD
  • Kevin Slavin - Principal, Curtner Elementary
  • Damon James - Assistant Superintendent, MUSD
  • Karisa Scott - Principal, MUSD Middle College HS
  • Julianna Flores - Assistant Principal, Spangler Elementary
  • Nicole Steward - School Linked Services Coordinator, MUSD
  • Vanessa Espitia - Coordinator ECE & Community Engagement

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