Racism: A Pigment of the Imagination?

Lesli Myers

Brockport Central School District Superintendent Dr. Lesli C. Myers has dedicated her life to the pursuit of education and is passionate about her professional work and volunteerism. Dr. Myers received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development, both from the University of Rochester. She went on to earn a second Master’s degree in Urban Educational Administration, and a PhD in Education in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. Dr. Myers has continued to emphasize the importance of education through teaching. Impressively, she was the first African-American President of the New York State School Counselors Association. Dr. Myers testified before the United States Congress; it was her testimony, in part, that resulted in a spending bill for the fiscal year 2008 that included the largest increase ever to the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program. Dr. Myers has received prestigious honors that reflect her dedication to education and her community, including the Rochester Business Journal 40 Under 40, the Saint John Fisher Distinguished Alumni Award, the Urban League of Rochester Educator Award, and the NYS Women of Distinction Award. Additionally, she was named a 2016 Athena Award finalist. With a dedication to and love for young people, Dr. Myers has designed and conducted workshops and presentations to school-age and college students. Her style is humorous, straightforward, and sincere, and she encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to use their creative abilities and talents to eliminate achievement gaps.

University of Rochester Mel Talk
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