COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ON EDUCATION
The Community Council on Education in Flint is a pivotal initiative designed to transform Flint’s educational ecosystem.
WHAT WE DO
The Council unites a diverse array of stakeholders—including city officials, neighborhood groups, and representatives from higher education and faith-based institutions—to collaboratively address the educational needs of Flint kids, families, schools, and communities.
The Council is poised to improve the prospects and well-being of Flint kids through:
Community-driven solutions
The Council aims to shift and share power with the community, enabling local voices to contribute to decision-making processes that affect educational outcomes. This approach ensures that solutions are tailored to the specific needs of Flint's students and families.
Focus on equity
The Council's efforts are particularly aimed at addressing gaps for Black, Latino, and economically disadvantaged students, who have historically lagged behind state averages in college- and career-readiness measures.
Data-driven approach
The Council's work is informed by research and data that is used to understand the bigger picture of education and child well-being in Flint, including where students attend school and what challenges they face.
Resource alignment
By bringing together various stakeholders, the Council seeks to align resources and efforts across different organizations and institutions, potentially leading to more efficient and effective use of resources that influence improved educational outcomes for Flint kids.
OUR PARTNERS
Jim Ananich
President & CEO, Greater Flint Health Coalition
Jeanette Edwards
President, Brownell Holmes Neighborhood Association
Christopher Martin
Bishop, Concerned Pastors For Social Action
Kristina Johnston
Chief Operating Officer, Flint & Genesee Group
Annette Sobocinski
Executive Director, Child Care Network
Kevelin Jones
Superintendent, Flint Community Schools
Les Key
Superintendent, Westwood Heights Community Schools
Carma Lewis
Office Manager, Congressman Kildee's Office
Eric Lieske
CEO Flint Cultural Center Academy
Sheldon Neeley
Mayor, City of Flint
Mark Miller
Interim President, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Tauzzari Robinson
Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Flint
Steve Tunnicliff
Superintendent, Genesee Intermediated School District
Rafael Turner
Community Affairs Manager, Consumers Energy
Kimberly Roberson
Program Director, C.S. Mott Foundation
Brett Smith
Vice President, Michigan Education Association
Jasper Martus
State Representative
Shon Hart
Executive Director, Involved Dad
Glenn Wilson
President &CEO, Communities First
Domonique Clemons
Clerk/ Register of Deeds, Genesee County
Thomas Parker
CS Mott Foundation
Cynthia Neeley
State Representative
John Cherry
State Senator
