Skillman Foundation Launches Visionary Awards to Honor Detroit’s Education Innovators

The Skillman Foundation has introduced the Skillman Visionary Awards program, aimed at honoring Detroit’s transformative education leaders. This initiative highlights individuals who are reimagining education to meet community needs and aspirations, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the education sector. The Skillman Visionary Awards program will provide $50,000 unrestricted awards to ten individuals. These awards recognize changemakers who are redefining education in Detroit. The awardees come from various sectors, including school districts, grassroots organizations, and community advocacy, all committed to creating a more equitable education system. Meet the inaugural class of the Skillman Visionary Awards: Sherisse Butler, Senior Vice President & Executive Director, City Year Detroit Dr. Sirrita Darby, Founder, Detroit Heals Detroit Jerjuan Howard, Founder, Umoja Debate League Jenell Mansfield, Political & Legislative Coordinator, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan Silver Moore, Humanities Instructional Coach, University Prep Schools; Founder, Classroom Clapback Rev. Larry Simmons, Sr., Executive Director, Brightmoor Alliance Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community District Marisol Bien Teachworth Walton, Co-Lead, Detroit Summer; Director of Youth Development, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation Dawn Wilson-Clark, Parent Organizer, Jonathon and Dawn Clark Health & Healing Center Juanita Zuniga, Lead Youth Organizer, 482Forward These leaders are educators, innovators, advocates,...