Stenn Civics Speaker
Panel Discussion on
Education and Democracy with
Jeanne Barr, Damian Jones, Rick Locke and Nate Pietrini
Moderated by Rufus Williams
Monday, September 28 | 7 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Parker parent emeritus and Life Trustee Rufus Williams, an entrepreneur and radio talk show host, moderates a panel conversation on education and democracy with Parker History teacher and parent emerita Jeanne Barr, former Parker Assistant Principal and parent emeritus Damian Jones, former Parker teacher and MIT Sloan School of Management Dean Rick Locke, and High Jump Executive Director Nate Pietrini.
The Stenn Family Civics Education Initiative supports Parker’s mission to educate for citizenship in a diverse democracy by funding guest speakers, student programming and faculty training that provides insight into the development and responsibilities of citizens, elected officials and governmental processes. Valerie Jarrett was the first invited guest made possible by this initiative followed by Madalene Mielke, Aaron Regunberg, José Wilson, Beth Lynk and Brad Jenkins.
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.