What is really happening in Houston-area schools? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact our school systems and, more importantly, our students? Whether you are a parent or a concerned citizen, you won't want to miss UHD’s vitalvoices panel-discussion on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  

From 5:30-7:30 p.m. in room C100, UHD’s College of Public Service (CPS), Houston-area teachers, aspiring educators, parents and community partners will come together for a thought-provoking panel discussion on a myriad of topics facing educational institutions in Texas and specifically the Bayou City. The event will have options to attend virtually. 

Hosted by Dr. Crystal White, UHD Assistant Professor of Urban Education, the panel features speakers ranging from Dr. Prestal Malloy, Pearland ISD’s Dawson High School Counselor and PISD parent, to Program Director of UHD’s DAIR to Teach Program and Houston Independent School District (HISD) parent, Vivian McKelvey. See featured panelists listed below.  

The expert-led panel will address campus safety concerns, solutions to teacher recruitment and retention issues, and social-emotional learning strategies, while the featured speakers will tackle issues such as educational reform, school choice, and alternative assessments methods.  

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Featured panelists: 

  • Dr. Danielle Bevan 
  • Dr. Kenya Johnson 
  • Dr. Samson Moreno 
  • Ms. Marilyn Rubio 
  • Ms. Kennedy Wallace