By: DeShawn Brooker
The Diverse Educators Association Club welcome sign to everyone attending the event. The club started last October, but this year, they are beginning their events and meetings.
A few members of the board setting up the event. This is their second event of the year, and they hope it will only get better.
Members of the board are beginning to paint, as it is part of the event activities. They say that hosting events like this helps attract people who are interested in their club and fosters a sense of community among them.
President Kina Sinon socializing with one the attendees to the event. Sinon says that seeing other black educators inspires her to keep going in her career and for this club.
Junior Kyra Sinon majoring in physical science and sociology, painting her teacup. Kinon and Kyra are twin sisters and Kyra stated that she loves to show support to her sister as much as she can.
Kyra Sinon smiling after finishing her painting. Kyra is going for her doctorate degree, pursuing to be a child therapist and she says being around her sister helps her in her own career.
PR Specialist Shamiya Moore, smiling and painting her saucer for her teacup. Shamiya is currently teaching first grade in elementary school.
Shamiya Moore taking a selfie of her finished painting. Moore is a junior who has always wanted to be a teacher and was inspired by her mother growing up.
Secretary Christopher Johnson painting his portrait. Johnson came in freshman undecided if he wanted major in interior design or education, but is now is sure satisfied in his choice.
Christopher Johnson defending his teacup painting. Johnson wanted to make it a venom theme painting, but had quickly changed his mind once he started.
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Sophomore Allyssa Feagin, using an example online to help paint her teacup. Feagin is teaching math and history for middle school.
Allyssa Feagin showing her portrait, asking for any suggestions they may help. "I can't wait to show this to my math class and have it hanging somewhere, hopefully they'll like it."
Club Treasurer Ashley Thomas, drawing on her coloring sheet. Thomas favorite subject to teach is math and she instructs K-5 in elementary.
Ashley Thomas reviewing her drawing and deciding on what color she wants to choose next. "My third grade teacher is the reason why I teach, and I hope I can inspire students like she did for me.
A group of people in the event socializing and working on their portraits. Everyone who attended this event hopes to see and become the start to more diversity in education teaching.
Junior Nyla Nixon getting ready to start painting on her saucer. Nixon path to becoming a teacher came from her childhood instructor, in which she hopes she can leave a positive impact like they did.
Junior Mckenzie Broadwater, painting on her portrait the same design she is seeing on her phone. Broadwater is teaching second grade and handmaids gifts for her students.
Junior James Spencer working on his portrait. Spencer teaches history from 6-12th, and has a deep passion in educating young minds.
Kina Sinon, happy to show everybody at the event wants next to come for the club. Kina and Education Professor Ashley Carter, both work together to come up with ideas for the club since it started.
Kina Sinon, informing the board members and volunteers when their next event is. The next event for the Diverse Educators Association Club is March 4th, and will be their first General Body Meeting.
