SISTERS IN EDUCATION CIRCLE (SIEC-/sēk/)

I TRUST BLACK WOMEN

@SIEC Retreatt is a four-day, three-night gathering where Black women who impact K-12 education come to heal, play, learn from Sister Elders in Education (SEE)–renowned scholars, thought leaders, and practitioners–be guided by Sister Ancestors in Education (SAE)–pioneering Black women educators on whose shoulders we stand–create and move forward in renewed strength and clarity with the love of Sisters in Education (SIE)–fellow educators, professors, activists, consultants, school leaders and the like–from across the nation. In this intimate setting, we bring together a diverse, intergenerational group of Black women who are committed to the educational well being and academic success of Black children and those whose work honors the legacy of the Black Teaching Tradition. Women who are experiencing burnout and isolation are especially encouraged to participate. A wide range of educators is encouraged to attend including scholars, principals, paraprofessionals, classroom teachers, district leaders, homeschool mothers, bus drivers, educational consultants, lunch ladies, librarians, artists, and activists.

AKOSUA LESESNE (Founder, Organizer)

HEAL

ABOUT THE WEEKEND

Black women in or impacting K-12 education, when was the last time you were inspired, free, and affirmed? A few years before organizing the first SIEC Retreat, I asked myself that question, and the image that came to mind was of little Black girls–my childhood friends–and me playing in my neighborhood growing up. Scholar, Krya Gaunt, describes Black girls’ play as, “magic.” During the weekend, we recreate that magic together with colleagues from across the nation.

Come prepared to engage with renowned educational leaders in an intimate setting, share strategies, trials, and triumphs with dedicated colleagues, glean wisdom from Black women educators who have gone before us. Also be prepared to enjoy healing and wellness activities, dance, paint, and feed your spirit with cultural rituals. It’s a transformatively sisterly environment where we’re serious about our double-dutch and Uno.

LEARN

PLAY

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH

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FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH

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SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH

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MONTHLY SERIES

FOURTH THURSDAYS 2020-2021

I TRUST BLACK WOMEN

ELDERS

2021 SIEC ELDERS

The SIEC Elders are at the core of the weekend retreat. Here are the elders participating in the 2021 SIEC Weekend Virtual Retreat.

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WORKSHOPS

4

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EVENT REGISTRATION FORM