As a state chapter, Pennsylvania National Association for Multicultural Education (PA-NAME) seeks to advance the mission and pursue the objectives of NAME across the state of Pennsylvania. PA-NAME's primary event is its annual spring conference.
The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) is a non-profit organization that advances and advocates for equity and social justice through multicultural education. NAME's objectives are to:
a) provide opportunities for learning in order to advance multicultural education, equity and social justice.
b) proactively reframe public debate and impact current and emerging policies in ways that advance social, political, economic and educational equity through advocacy, position papers, policy statements and other strategies.
c) provide the preeminent digital clearinghouse of resources about educational equity and social justice
President: Carol Haney-Watson, Professor Emerita, Kutztown University
Vice President: Lacey Anderson, Social Studies Teacher, South Western School District
Secretary: Daniela DiGregorio, Associate Professor, Wilson College
Treasurer: Carol Haney-Watson, Professor Emerita, Kutztown University
Director of Social Media: Zakiya Stewart, CEO, Empathy’s Edge Creative and Education Consulting
Co-Directors of Hospitality and Conference Experiences:
Shannon Dietz, Math and Foundations of Education Teacher, Ephrata Area School District
Matthew West, Drexel University
Director of Awards: Ashia Philippe, Advisor of Diversity Equity and Climate, Upper Merion Area School District
Webmaster: Robson Martins de Araujo Junior, Assistant Professor, Kutztown University
Consultant: Kristine Lewis Grant, Clinical Professor, Drexel University
Additional Conference Planning Committee Members:
Katie Culver, Professional Learning Specialist, The School District of Philadelphia
Brenda Muzeta, Associate Professor, Kutztown University
Host Location Planning Committee:
Priya Poehner, Associate Dean, Commonwealth University
Kenny Hall, Diversity Officer, Commonwealth University