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Collaboratory for Justice Education

The Collaboratory for Justice Education, powered by the Eastern State Center for Justice Education, is a dynamic community of dedicated and enthusiastic people with a shared passion for justice education committed to generating innovative solutions for understanding intricate societal issues.

Members of the Collaboratory contribute to creating impactful tools tailored for educators and students nationwide. These tools serve as instruments of change within classrooms, striving to influence our nation's understanding of justice and the construction of an equitable justice system.

The mission of the Collaboratory also extends beyond the traditional education realm, reaching into the corridors of the justice system and resonating within the hearts of our communities. Through its collective efforts, Collaboratory for Justice Education is a beacon of hope and inspiration, illuminating the path toward a fair and just America.
 

“History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” – Maya Angelou


Members of Eastern State's #JusticeEdCollab are committed to the transformative power of education as a catalyst for change, empowering future generations with the knowledge and values necessary to navigate the complexities of justice, and contributing to the evolution of a more just and fair society.

Does this sound like you? The Collaboratory is not currently accepting new members; however, we invite you to sign up below to receive emails about future application cycles and other opportunities for educators.


 

Current Collaboratory Members

Eileen M. Ahlin, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, School of Public Affairs, Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, PA

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CherylAnne Amendola

Middle School History Department Chair, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ

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Kim Barben

Educator, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA

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Erin Bernard

Executive Director, The Bridge Way School, Philadelphia, PA

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Emily Bohn

Educator, Boonton High School, Boonton, NJ

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Natalie Ciervo

Vice Principal, Camden Academy Charter High School, Camden, NJ

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Serge Danielson-Francois

Educator, Academy of the Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills, MI

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Colleen DiDonato

Educator, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, PA.

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Sheila Edwards

Educator, Sierra Vista Middle School, Covina, CA

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Trish Everett

Educational Designer & Instructional Coach, i-Tech for Schools, South Florida Division

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Thomas Fulbright

Educator, Hope Street Academy, Topeka, KS

Erica Golle

Educator, Bergen County Technical School, Teterboro Campus, Teterboro, NJ

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Kevin Jackson

Educator, Petaluma High School, Petaluma, CA

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Brittni Jennings

Educator, The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Jim Kearney, Ed.D.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Radnor Township School District, Radnor Township, PA

Dr. Robyn Kelso

Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education

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Jennifer Luneau

Educator, The School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Lois MacMillan

Educator, Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, OR

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Laura McFarren

Educator, Derby North Middle School, Derby, KS

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Etta Faye Morgan, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

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Ron Nash

Senior Education Fellow, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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Amy Palo

Educator, Cornell High School, Coraopolis, PA

Dr. Paige Reed

Director of LGBTQ+ Resources
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA

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Nathan Salamone

High School Social Studies Teacher, Universal Audenried Charter School, Philadelphia, PA

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Christine Tartaro

Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ

Dr. Mecca K. Terry

Lecturer, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC

Megan Thompson

Educator, Osseo Senior High School, Osseo, MN.

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Gabriel Valdez

K-12 Instructional Coach, Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX

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Dina Violante

Educator, Union County Vocational-Technical Schools, Scotch Plains, NJ

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Jennifer Welch

Educator, Passaic Academy of Science and Engineering, Passaic, NJ

Ryan Werenka

Educator, Troy High School, Troy, MI

Sue Witmer

Educator, Northeastern Senior High School, Manchester, PA

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