GLENWOOD DID YOU KNOW...

Black History is American History

“What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.”

― Carter G. Woodson

*At the February 13, 2024 village meeting, I shared that several surrounding cities and villages recognized and scheduled events celebrating Black History Month. I expressed disappointment that Glenwood, a village that is over 70% African American, did not have any events scheduled to recognize the contributions of residents to the town and society, therefore; I created this newsletter to highlight as many as possible in this and future issues.

Deborah Birmingham, M Ed , M A

Carter G. Woodson was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976. Woodson fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans

After being barred from attending American Historical Association conferences despite being a dues-paying member, Woodson believed that the white-dominated historical profession had little interest in Black history He saw AfricanAmerican contributions "overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them "

For Black scholars to study and preserve Black history, Woodson realized he would have to create a separate institutional structure With funding from several philanthropic foundations, Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 in Chicago, describing its mission as the scientific study of the "neglected aspects of Negro life and history " The next year, he started the scholarly Journal of Negro History, which is published to this day under the name Journal of African American History

Woodson's devotion to showcasing the contributions of Black Americans bore fruit in 1926 when he launched Negro History Week in the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass Woodson's concept was later expanded into Black History Month

Source: NAACP

The Underground Railroad

The Village of Glenwood, about 23 miles south of the Chicago Loop, has a special place in history as a stop along the Underground Railroad

Enslaved people would get off the train at the site--where the memorial park now sits---to cross the street and go to an inn The inn served as a haven for escaped, enslaved people on their way to freedom

Resident Leon Fields saw the need to have the town recognized for its heroic early settlers who were instrumental in assisting enslaved people to freedom in the north.

Leon Fields and dedicated committee members, (Pastor Nellie Briggs, Tony Plott, Chris Wager, Jesse Flowers, and Supt Bethany Lindsay), along with the Glenwood village board, brought national attention to the town’s forgotten rich history

Click the links below to check out television coverage of the ribbon coverage ceremony: The

First Black Mayor: Sam Dobbins

Sam Dobbins was the first Black mayor and first Black trustee for the village of Glenwood Mayor Dobbins started his commitment to the village as a member of the Glenwood Beautification Committee (which no longer exists) and the 911 Committee, Glenwoodie Golf Club is dedicated to his honor with a marker in his honor.

First Black Village Employee and Executive Secretary to the Mayor: Brenda McCowan

Brenda McCowan’s 22 years of exemplary professionalism was recognized by five village administrations. She assisted Mayors William Asselborn, Sam Dobbins, Jean Maggio, Kerry

Durkin, and Ron Gardiner in providing efficient services to staff and residents

First Black Village Administrator: Donna Gayden

Donna Gayden served as village administrator from 20102015 Donna is a broadly experienced municipal leader who specializes in the resuscitation of fiscally troubled governmental entities A deep professional background in municipal and corporate finance with an emphasis on government administration, I am a skilled analyst, auditor, and budget manager who understands the challenges of local government finance, capital market partnerships, tax law, and community relations I lead with strength, integrity, and transparency

First Black Village Clerk: Carmen Hopkins

Carmen Hopkins has been a resident of Glenwood since 1997 He is married to Johnetta and has three children Since moving to Glenwood, Clerk Hopkins has been an active resident i the community whose services include

An active member of Faith Mover Church

Volunteers with the Glenwood Hawks Youth Basketball group as Treasurer

Volunteered as Cub Scout leader, and Cub Master with the Cub Scouts of Glenwood

Worked with the Police and Fire Departments to inform and educate the Scouts in the areas of child safety and first aid

Volunteers as Scout Leader with the Boys Scouts of Glenwood Clerk Trustee holds a Bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University and works in Real Estate Accounting

First Black Police Chief: Brian Smith

2012 & 2013 NRA Public Service Award

NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor of the Year 2014

2016 Instructor of the year International Law Enforcement Educators Trainers Association

1993 Trainer of the Year Midwest Tactical Training Institute

2014 Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor of the year National Rifle Association (I was the first period when they initiated the program).

1st Black President, American Federation of Police 2017

1st Black Vice-President/Sergeant At Arms, National Association of Chiefs of Police

1st Black to initiate: Chicago Heights Police Department Special Operations Unit (1995-2008)

First security tactical team for neighborhood patrols

Found the Metropolitan Police Self-Defense Institute in 1981; trained approximately 10,000 + people

Freelance writer with over 200 articles published

Inducted into the Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2007

Advisory Board Member since 1970 of American Police Hall of Fame

Police Chief Demitrous Cook

Organized the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) Completed and received 501(c)(3) status; State and Federal tax exempt status

Completed and received a Federal Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $425,00000 to purchase an armored vehicle, relieving south suburban communities from this cost

Received the Commander's Award for excellence in SWAT Team management.

Received the NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES Special Recognition Award for service as Vice-President for five years

Introduced and Implemented the Philosophy of Community Policing to the Glenwood Police Department

Introduced the Skate with the Chief at Glenwood Roller Rink Many children participated in this program which was sponsored by Rink Owner Mr. Ray Quitter.

Started the National Night Out program and Public Outside Board Meeting at NNO Great Event!

Built community trust between the great citizens of Glenwood and the Police!

Was able to get an officer in the DEA Task Force The Village of Glenwood received approximately $500,000 in seizure funds

First Black Auxiliary Police:

Elder Ronald S. Blumenberg

Glenwood Police (part -time 1985-2001)

Glenwood School for Boys H.S. Counselor (part-time) (1980-1994)

Glenwood/Lynwood Library Board 1990-1994

University of Chicago Board of Directors Member (2010-2012)

Federal Parole Officer for the U.S. Patrol Commission (1974-1989)

Chief of Investigations for the Circuit Court of Cook County

President, Safe Passage Security Services (1987 - 2004)

Pastor, Faith Temple Church of God in Christ (2016-2024)

Secretary to the Sixth Jurisdiction of Illinois

Assistant General Secretary to the National Church Chicago Board of Education Substitute Teacher (1999-2001)

First Black Chairman of the Glenwood Fire & Police Commission: James Smoot

First Black Paramedic and Firefighter: Ed Hadnott

Ed Hadnott joined the Glenwood Fire Department in 1989 and served until 1995 Ed received the Silver Stethoscope and had a 945% GPA in paramedic school Ed had the highest GPA of anyone who went through paramedic school

First Black PTA President: Janet Hadnott

Janet Hadnott served the Brookwood School District 167 PTA community with commitment to providing the best support services to parents, teachers, and community PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children

PTA Values

Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families

Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded

Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience

Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals

Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives

First Black Woman Village Clerk: Ernestine Dobbins

Appointed in 2011, Clerk Ernestine

Dobbins is the wife of the late Sam

Dobbins, the first Black Mayor of Glenwood Shen has been a resident of Glenwood for more than 40 years and is a retired English teacher of the Chicago Public Schools

Clerk Dobbins has dedicated many hours of community involvement to the Village as a past member of the Glenwood Firemen Pension Fund, a member of the Glenwood Planning Commission, cochair of the Personnel Committee for Brookwood School District 167, and Economic Development Committee.

Clerk Dobbins has also held positions in the Delta Theta Sorority and the Gary Alumnae Chapter.

Trustee Alvin and Juanita Freeman

Alvin and Juanita Freeman - residents for nearly 50 years--loved Glenwood Al Freeman was the only Certified Public Accountant to have been a trustee in the village of Glenwood. Also notable is that he was among the first 100 Black CPAs in the entire State of IL - at # 24. Alvin Freeman was a member of Brookwood School District 167 Male Parent Advisory Committee He served as a BJHS mentor teaching young men to dress for success and the importance of financial literacy Juanita was a gentle warrior affectionately called ‘The Real Mayor of Glenwood.’ Juanita believed in holding elected officials and residents responsible for the village’s success. For nearly 50 years Juanita was involved in the beautification committee -donating seasonal flowers and holiday lights for Main St Juanita served as an election poll judge, election advisor, and member of Brookwood Point Homeowners Association Juanita was a culinary chef and would donate delicious meals to community events Juanita encouraged residents to never give up, speak out, and have the courage to take action in being the change they wanted to see in the community and life.

First Black Woman Village Treasurer: Toleda Hart

ToledahasbeenaresidentofGlenwoodforover20years; ismarriedtoWilliam,andhastwoadultchildrenanda beautifulgranddaughter Toledahasworkedinthehuman servicefieldforovertwentyyearsandisthe

President/CEOforMYSI MYSIislicensedbytheIllinois DepartmentofChildrenandFamilyServices Sheholdsa BachelorandMasterdegree

TreasurerHartvolunteersastheTroopLeaderfortheGirl ScoutsofGreaterChicagoandNorthwestIndianaforfirst andsecondgradersinGlenwood;volunteerswiththe GreaterFoodDepositoryofIllinoisandmentorsyoung adultsthroughadvocacyandself-empowerment She servesonseveralcommitteesincludingGovernment Affairs,StatewidePerformanceBaseContracting,Child CareAssociationofIllinois,IllinoisCouncilforYouthand ChildWelfareAssociationCommittee SheattendsFamily ChristianCenterandembraceshermissiontodoGod’s worktohelpthoseinneedwhilepromotingvaluesto upholdrespectandcompassionforothers

TreasurerHart’scommitmenttopublicservicewas instilledbyhergrandfather,HartmanTurnbow,whowas oneofthefirst14BlackvoterstoregistertovoteinHolmes County,MSasapartoftheFreedomDemocraticParty (SNCC)

InhercapacityasVillageTreasure,oneofherprimary goalsistopromotetransparency,fiscalintegrity,while reportingtheVillagestatementoffinancialpositionvia monthlyfiscalreportstotheVillageBoard Herphilosophy issimple:“thatyoumustbethechangeyouwishtoseein theworld” ,

John Henry Blakey

Glenwood School Board #167

Member (1983-2009) One of Illinois’ longest serving school board members.

He served as Secretary, Vice President, & two terms as President.

The New Brookwood Middle School honors his quote: “If you think Education is expensive, try ignorance”

The village’s Senior Center is named in his honor.

Charter member of the Glenwood/Thornton Toastmasters

Civic & Community Service

Children/Youth AdvocateChairperson of RAY (Reclaim A Youth) of Illinois

Member of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials

Member of the Homewood Glenwood Rotary

Member of the Glenwood Lions Club

R.A.Y. Founders:

Addie Mix & Rev. Gloria Randolph

Guided by our mission, RAY dares to make a difference!

A non-profit volunteer organization committed to enhancing and shaping the lives of youth through education and counseling Our mission is to empower youth with basic values and affirm their talents and gifts to build a healthy sense of self-worth and community

Our vision is to improve the quality of life for our future young leaders and ensure a better tomorrow

RAY of Illinois volunteers, whose careers and professions are expansive, have trudged through rain, sleet, cold, and snow for over 25 years to make a difference in the life of a child RAY serviced the community with several programs: Scholarships, College Orientation Forum, Grief and Loss, Reclaim a Family (RAF), Recognition and Incentive Awards, Watch Your Manners (5th & 6th grades) Early Intervention (7th & 8th grades), Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Parent Empowerment, (RAY/JAY/Bloom and Career Day

RAY of Illinois is the 2011 Governor’s HomeTown Award Winner! The Governor’s Hometown Awards Program gives formal recognition to those who have answered the Constitution’s call and contributed to their community’s quality of life. Projects must have had strong volunteer support, have met a need, and made a definitive impact RAY volunteers presented a 35-minute presentation to a panel of judges in the category of, Services & Mentorship; Population Division: 5K – 10K

RAY was selected as the First Place Cup Winner from among a number of other outstanding nonprofit organizations in the State of Illinois

Addie Mix, Founder & Executive Director

Rev Gloria Randolph, Founder

2011 Governor’s HomeTown Award Winner! RAY members accept the Governor's Hometown Award at Governor's Mansion, Springfield, IL

First Black Woman Board President: Deborah Birmingham, M.Ed., M.A.

Deborah Birmingham was a Brookwood School District 167 Board member from 2007-2017

Organized and successfully presented community petition to Dist 167 opposing unauthorized tax dollars to expand BJHS

Initiated the New Brookwood Middle School referendum (providing taxpayers input)

Established committees: Personnel, Finance, Curriculum, Building & Grounds, Male Parent Advisory, and Policy

Established the New Brookwood Middle School Committee and appointed residents Leon Fields and Robert Marcinski as chairpersons to spearhead community stakeholders collaboration and ideas

Established community partnerships: Job Fair, Business/Community Leader Roundtable, Academic & Athletics Night

Deborah’s passion for education and community service was recognized as a guest of Sigma Pi Phi Boule and the Executive Leadership Council London Celebrations in London, England

During her visit, she had the opportunity to share education and community aspirations with HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex

Recognized by Ghana, West Africa for dedication to increasing technology education to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind

Lifelong learner with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Master’s degree in Math Education, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

President, Math with EEEs, Inc

First Black Superintendent of Brookwood School District 167 : Dr. Valerie Moore

In 2013, Dr Valerie Moore joined the Brookwood School District 167 board members, parents, students, and community as they moved forward bringing the years of planning, collaborating with stakeholders as the dream became reality. The building of the Brookwood Middle School is a dream come true.

The old Brookwood Middle School structure was 114 years old. The new 300 student middle school 300student middle school for 5th & 6th graders replaced the outdated facility The design of the new 2-story school allows for future expansion to accommodate up to 100 additional students

In remembrance of the 114-year old Brookwood Middle School, the community were invited to join a final walk through of the school before it was demolished.

The new school features:

12 Classrooms,

2 STEM Labs,

1 Music Classroom (with 4 internal practice areas)

Art Classroom (with storage and kiln)

Computer Lab

Administrative Offices

Library (with green room for media creation)

Cafetera

Gymnasium/Theater

The old school was redeveloped into

Open play fields

Basketball courts

Play area

Supt. Dr. Frankie Sutherland, District 133

Dr Sutherland has been a Glenwood resident for over 40 years

Dr Frankie Sutherland has spent 29 years in the field of education; the last 17 of those years in District 133, with 7 of them as principal and 10 as superintendent

Dr Frankie Sutherland volunteered with the Ebony Fashion Fair from 1996 to 2001, serving as general chairperson In 1999 and 2000 to raise money for the United Negro Fund, Dr Sutherland sponsored students in her school district for the week-long annual Young Leadership Program in Washington DC and for a summer internship in the business department at Stanford University in California

Member of the American Association of School Administrators, the NAACP, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and many other non-profit organizations

The 98th General Assembly of the Illinois House of Representative recognized and commended Dr Sutherland’s commitment and excellence to education with House Resolution 0367

Check out the full resolution by clicking the link below: House Resolution 0367

First Black Administrator at Longwood School: Karen Walters

Karen has lived in Glenwood for nearly 50 years She is an advocate for children and education excellence She began her career with Chicago Public Schools When Karen saw the need for parent and student empowerment in her community schools, she began working at Brookwood School District 167 as a teacher. Karen was one of few African American teachers in Brookwood School District in the 1980s. After teaching at Longwood School for a few years, Karen was hired as the first African American serving as an administrator

Karen became the change she saw needed to empower parents and students in Brookwood School District 167

Karen has shared her professional knowledge as a mentor to aspiring administrators

Leon H. Fields Sr.

A resident of Glenwood for nearly 47 years and one of the founding members of the BPHA (Husband of Denosia Fields) Leon retired in 1998 from CTA as the first General Manager of the Orange Rail Line to Midway Airport He served as Vice President and President of BPHA , Served Glenwood as Park District Commissioner (1998), Park Programs Co-Director (2007-2009), Zoning Board Member, Coach/Manager girls 12 inch (1988) and 16 inch softball teams, also served as We bolos Cub Scout Leader for Pack 140 Served in School District 167 as Chair of the New Brookwood Middle School Building Committee and Co- Chair to the District’s Building and Grounds Committee. Chaired the Underground Railroad Committee. (2023).

Always respecting taxpayers, Leon’s motto to architects and builders was:

“On

Time and on Budget”

First Black Teacher at Brookwood Middle School: Emma Kirtley

In 2013, the Board of Education created the annual Teacher of the Year Award to recognize teachers' passion and dedication to student achievement

Emma Kirtley has been a teacher at Brookwood School District 167 for 34 years. She has made many positive contributions to the district Mrs Kirtley has taught Explore for several years. She maintains high standards for all of her students regardless of their academic abilities or standings. This is truly a testament that “All students can learn if given a chance”

Mrs Kirtley shares her time and commitment by being a part of the summer school program. Mrs. Kirtley is a staple of Brookwood School District’s community Ms Kirtley has always held high expectations of all of her students, which is demonstrated in her daily lessons

Without a doubt, for the past 34 years, Emma Kirtley has touched the lives of several generations of students in our community as an outstanding role model for our children

In 2020, after 40 years of education excellence in the Brookwood School District 167, Emma Kirtley retired. The annual Teacher of the Year Award is named in her honor

Learning Center Director

Brookwood School Dist 167: Linda Tatum

Brookwood School District 167 (1989- 2013)

Retired Learning Center Director at Brookwood School District 167

Reclaim A Youth (RAY) Technology Assistant and career day collaborator with the Brookwood Junior High School in Glenwood, IL.

Finance Committee Member- Brookwood School District 167

Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood

In 1980, while serving as a volunteer chaplain at the Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois, Rev Carl K Mason under the tutelage of Rev Beasley Reynolds, accepted God’s call to organize the Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood On November 29, 1980, an organizational service was held at Pastor Manson’s home Pastor Manson, his wife Beverly, and their daughters, Monica and Marsha, along with Fletcher and Judith Smith and their children Fletcher III and Stephanie, were the first official members of Calvary

The decade of the nineteen-eighties was such an exciting time for Calvary highlighted by the purchase of nine acres of land in Glenwood at the intersection of Glenwood-Dyer Road and Minerva Avenue It was a glorious day when we stood on the land and praised God for His marvelous works Near the end of the decade, the church was able to pour the foundation for its new church home As the workmen poured the concrete, Pastor Manson had the members tear pages from Bibles that were donated by the World Bible League and place them into the foundation of the church He wanted to remember that no matter what, the church would always literally stand on the Word of God

Calvary faced opposition from the then Village Mayor who vowed there would never be a black Baptist church in this community But God always has the final word. The Lord in His infinite wisdom replaced Calvary’s nemesis with a mayor who was kind to Calvary and who was also the President of a bank that was willing to aid Calvary in our building plans Won’t He Do It!

Fayerowe CEO & Founder: Glenda Faye Rowe

Glenda and husband Phillip have been Glenwood residents for nearly 50 years Glenda has served on Brookwood School District 167 School Board and the Glenwood/Lynwood Library Board

Glenda is the CEO & Founder of FAYEROWE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL MUSIC NFP

FAYEROWE NFP is an organization striving to launch Southland Children’s Museum of Music to expose young ears to old music Glenda came up with the idea for the museum in 2015 and has been planning its establishment since then

MISSION: The South land Children Museum of Music will provide exhibits and programming for young people in an educational, interactive and entertaining environment Through contemporary technology and hands on approach to learning, museum visitors will experience all genres of music The museum will serve primarily children from kindergarten to eighth grades

VISION: The museum is an exploratory adventure in the discovery of music We want to expose and educate children to the intrinsic value of music

PO Box 0434, Glenwood, IL 60425

Email: Fayerowenfp0434@gmailcom

Renowned Artist Annie Lee

Artist Annie Frances Lee was born on March 3, 1935, in Gadsden, Alabama; raised by a single parent, she grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Wendell Phillips High School Lee began painting at an early age, winning her first art competition at the age of ten Lee was offered a four year scholarship to attend Northwestern University after high school, but married instead and raised a family

It was not until age forty that Lee decided to pursue a career as an artist; she enrolled in Loop Junior College and completed her undergraduate work at Mundelein College in Chicago After eight years of night classes while working at Northwestern Railroad as a clerk in the engineering department, Lee earned her MA degree in interdisciplinary arts education from Loyola University Lee’s railroad job inspired one of her most popular paintings, Blue Monday, which depicts a woman struggling to pull herself out of bed on a Monday morning Her trademarks are the animated emotion of the personalities in the artwork and the faces which are painted without features At age fifty, Lee had her first gallery show; she allowed prints to be made of four of her original paintings Using her unique designs, Lee also developed figurines, high fashion dolls, decorative housewares, and kitchen tiles

After showing her work in other galleries for a number of years, Lee opened Annie Lee and Friends Gallery where she displayed her works as well as the works of other artists When several of her paintings appeared on the sets of popular television shows such as The Cosby Show and A Different World, the exposure helped popularize her work Although she regularly received requests for public appearances, Lee preferred to appear at gallery shows; she also enjoyed visiting schools to encourage and inspire students She passed away on November 14, 2014, at the age of 79

Glenwood Hawks Basketball Organization: Ronald (Coach) Sorsby

One of the Original Founders of the Glenwood Hawks Basketball Organization established in :1993

Commissioner of Glenwood Hawks Basketball program

Has devoted over 30 plus years of his time and dedication to the Hawks program.

He spends about 8 months making sure it is a smooth running program

His motto is "It's all about the Kids' ' has been instituted throughout the years

He is known throughout the Community as "Coach"

Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club Founder: Murdock

Check out a special message from Murdock on Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club

Watch here

The Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club is a nonprofit organization established on January 15, 1989 Through our network of over 600 cowboys and cowgirls, Broken Arrow members provide countless hours of demonstrations, riding opportunities, philanthropy, and plain ole fun for those residing in the Chicagoland area

Whether you have a horse or enjoy being around them, the Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club participates in various community functions for entertainment and educational purposes. Our events include trail riding, the Speed & Action Rodeo Horse Show, fundraisers, programs for inner-city youth, and most notably, our annual Highnoon Ride & Picnic on Chicago’s Historic horse trails and Lakefront

Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club is one of Chicago’s oldest multicultural riding clubs, dedicated to the preservation of Chicago’s riding community and historical trails

On June 23, 2024, Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club will celebrate 35 years of service to the community at the South Shore Cultural Center at 7059 South Shore Dr at 3 PM

Attorney at Messner Reeves LLP:

Allan Claybon

He serves as this year’s Treasurer of he John M Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles.

He was joined by Messner Reeves LLP colleagues for the annual nstallation, awards and scholarship gala.

He’s thankful for the opportunity and looks forward to being in service in 2024 and beyond

Glenwood’s Newest Generation of Leaders

Morehouse School of Medicine: Joshua Hines

Joshua is in his second year at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Joshua serves as a mentor in a youth outreach program. He also serves as the community service chair for MSM’s chapter of Black Men in White coats, an organization whose goal is to increase the number of black men in medicine through exposure, inspiration, and mentoring

UT Health Research Center: Erin Snoddy

Erin is currently a second-year PhD student at UTHealth and a research assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She is in a medical physics program and works in an imaging physics lab. Her research is centered on multi-modality image correlation with a focus on female breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy procedures

Glenwood’s Newest Generation of Leaders

Spelman College: Taliyah Rice

Taliyah Rice is a student at Spelman College majoring in Computer Science. She believes in empowering girls to take the lead in STEM. Taliyah participates in the Spelman MASTERS, a leadership program that aims to increase math education in Atlanta, GA

Codewithsharen Program:

Mariana Dixon & Drayden Johns

Mariana Dixon and Drayden Johns, students at Brookwood School District

167 successfully completed the Codewithsharen program “Unlocking a World Where Every Student Begins by Learning the Same Computer Programming Languages From One Qualified STEM Education Provider. Building a Universal Foundation for Their Coding Journey: Codewithsharen’s mission is to simplify STEM education

This newsletter was created to highlight individuals whose contributions to the community and society are recognized and greatly appreciated

If you want to share positive news, email details to glenwooddoyouknow@gmailcom

Who knows, it just may be included in upcoming issues!

As this newsletter was being completed, the village of Glenwood decided to recognize Black History Month and those who contributed to our town and society.

Mark your calendar and let’s celebrate!