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Imani Bazzell on Relationships and Communication between Children, Parents and Coaches

Imani has a son who attends Central High School and a daughter who attends Franklin Middle School. She attended the Great Schools Together community meeting at Edison Middle School on April 6, 2008. WILL interviewed her afterwards.

Subject: Relationships

Kristine Chalifoux on Risks

It's Been A Risk Doing This Project

Kristine Chalifoux is a member of the Unit 4 School Board. Her children attend South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School. WILL spoke to her after the May 31, 2008 forum at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

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Maria Thompson on Diversity

African-Americans Don't See Educators That Look Like Them

Maria has three children is Champaign schools, one at Kenwood, one at Jefferson and one who just graduated from Centennial. She attended the May 31, 2008, community meeting at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. WILL interviewed her after the meeting.

Subject: Cultural Diversity

Kristine Chalifoux Thanks

Everyone Has Pitched In Far More Than I Expected

Kristine Chalifoux is a member of the Unit 4 School Board. Her children attend South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School. WILL spoke to her after the May 31, 2008 forum at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

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Shandra Summerville on Cultural Diversity

Introducing a Child to Something Different Would Make All the Difference in the World

Shandra Summerville is the parent of a child in the Champaign Schools. She is also a volunteer facilitator for the Great Schools, Together forums. She spoke to WILL after the May 31, 2008 forum at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Subject: Cultural Diversity

Evelyn Davidson on Parental Involvement

Evelyn has a son who attends Stratton Elementary School. She attended the meeting at Stratton Elementary School on April 12, 2008. The topic at this meeting was creating community partnerships. WILL interviewed her after the meeting.

Subject: Parental Involvement

April Warren-Grice on Hope

High Expectations Need To Be Placed On All Children

April Warren-Grice is a tutor and mentor at Centennial High School, a former English Teacher and a member of VEYA, Visionaries Educating Youth and Adults. WILL spoke to her after the May 31, 2008 forum at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Subject: Hope

Devin Chambers on Special Education

Talks about What School Districts Are Legally Bound To Provide To Students With Special Needs

Devin Chambers is co-founder of the group, Citizens Against Educational Fraud. WILL talked with him after the May 31, 2008 forum at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Subject: Special Education / Special Needs

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