Foreword:  "We can, whenever and wherever we choose, successfully teach all
                                             children whose schooling is of interest to us.  We already know more than we
                                             need to do this". The Late Dr. Ronald Edmonds
                                              This organization, adopting this as a mandate, recognizes that many schools in our         
                                             neighborhoods are inadequately educating our children.  While we cannot change
                                             the culture of the schools, we do believe the application of sound strategic planning
                                             and the development of a better sense of community, can change the culture of the
                                             people. By offering the African-American and Caribbean communities viable solutions
                                             that socialize students, parents, families, and community, we purport our community
                                             will be better able to compete and achieve in this evolving technological society. The    
                                             organization accomplishes its mission through Committees; the foundation of which
                                             are the Education, Politics and Culture committees.  
                                             "We are Education, Politics, and Culture in Action".                              

                                                                             
                                                                                                    








                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                      



                                                                


















                                                             



                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                       
                                                                         



















                                                                                     

                                                                               





















                                                                                      














                                                                                    
                                             

                                                     African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc.
                                                                "Working to better the education of our children"



                                           


                       
Nankatire:
Puffer Adder's Head
OUR
COMMITTEES

Grants

A dream to be realized.
Education Committee
                                                     
This committee works toward academic empowerment, curriculum, standardized
testing, high school graduation requirements, instructional supports, tutoring, test
preparation, making transition from the lower grade to middle school and high
school, college admissions and advisory help for college. The committee is
responsible for developing leadership, the community service program, issues
concerning literacy and scholarships.
Spearheaded by: Committee Captain, William Samber, Sr. ; Retired Principal and
"Original" Tuskegee Airman; BA City College of New York, MA Columbia University;
MA Queens College; and Professional Diploma Fordham University.  He is the name
holder honoree of the Aviation / Math and Science Scholarship.
Spearheaded by: Committee Chairperson, Hon. Ernestine Washington,
Retired Librarian; former Community School Board Member District 29; and
former President of the Queens Women's Political Caucus.  She is the name
holder honoree of the Library Science / English Language Arts Scholarship.
See the Board page for more details about Ms. Washington.
                                                                                                     
Culture Committee
                                                                                                      
This committee focuses on African Heritage, its significance, struggle,                   
and legacy. An historical and structured approach is implemented to enhance
knowledge about the African-American and Caribbean communities.  The
committee is encouraged to outreach to schools, universities, museums,
and cultural entities to inculcate teaching and learning. The committee is also
encouraged to sponsor cultural excursions around the city, state, and country;
as well as, sponsor trips abroad. Various activities are suggested to support this
committee's work which can promote a greater appreciation of cultural
awareness and diversity of all people.
Spearheaded by: Committee Captain, Lauretta King; Business Administration  and
Public Administration / Homeland Security Policy Coordinator; BS Briarcliffe College,
MPA Walden University
Politics Committee

Neither the organization nor the committee is involved in endorsements of  
candidates or political parties. The goal of the politics committee is to         
educate the public and to be informative about issues that require an
understanding of civics. This committee works to increase awareness on
educational issues vital to the community. It will enlist the support of
governmental agencies, business, and stakeholders; and foster dialogue
with parents and media. A primary concern of this committee is the work
of its Advisory Council ad hoc committee which conducts research into
educational, cultural, and political issues relevant to the
African-American and Caribbean experience. Additionally, it provides
information to immigrants aspiring to become citizens, performs voter
registration drives, and Candidates' Nights.
Fundraising Committee

The fundraising committee works closely with the organization's Public Relations
Drector.This committee has a great time planning fun-filled events that supporters
can enjoy while helping AACEAINC to meet expenses. The captain and the
committee have creative license in their planning unless specified otherwise.
The fundraising committee assists when called upon, lends help during
membership drives, and collaborates with the Culture committee for special
events.
Spearheaded by: Committee Captain, Patricia Troche. Specialist in Event Planning,
Fiscal and Human Services Management; BA Briarcliffe College, MBA Dowling College.
Please Note: Committee Captains are non-board member
positions; Committee Chairpersons may or may not be  
board members.
Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee is composed of the core team, who are the
name holder honorees and board members, AACEAINC members,
community, and specialists in the areas of our scholarships--
Aviation/Math and Science, Nursing/Health Science and Medicine, and
Library Science/ English Language Arts. Criteria for membership is
based on interest and commitment to academic excellence as well as
these factors: Integrity, dependability, willingness to take on additional
tasks, good verbal, oral, and interpersonal skills.  
Spearheaded by: Chair Harriet Diaz, Principal NYCDOE; and Co-Chair
Sharane Stewart; Registered Nurse; BA Hunter College,  BSN Lehman College.