Black Excellence Collective (BEC)

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 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

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.

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