Big Picture Learning presents: Leadership Journeys at SXSWEDU 2024

We know that the paths of educators and leaders of color are not without obstacles. They work in and with communities who themselves are often barraged with conflict. And yet, they’re often tasked with being courageous and stern in the face of adversity. To withhold love and mask vulnerability. We whole-heartedly reject this premise.

We invite educators of color, and allies of the equity in education movement, to join exceptional leaders from across the country who embrace the notion that sharing deeply personal stories of vulnerability is the path forward toward collective dopeness.

This multi-media, DJ-fueled collaboration replaces turntables with slidedecks, but without the sacrifice of soul. Light snacks, beverages and real talk will be served.

Featuring:

Host - Carlos Moreno, Big Picture Learning

Storytlellers - Jacqueline Woodson (Author, Brown Girl Dreaming), Bettina Love (Professor, Teachers College at Columbia University and Author, Punished for Dreaming), & Sharhonda Bossier (CEO, Education Leaders of Color)

MC - Timothy Jones, Hip Hop Ed; DJ - Mickey Breeze

Please note: This event has limited capacity. Please reserve your space as soon as possible! Please plan to show up at the start of the event, otherwise your space may be allocated to waitlisted attendees.

While at SXSWEDU, please look for BPL and Leadership Journeys storytellers and partners in these places as well:

• Launch Startup Competition - Tuesday, March 5. 11:30. Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 Next Stage. (Featuring Carlos Moreno on the judging panel)
• Featured Session: Finding Your Leadership Soul - Wednesday, March 6. 11:30. Austin Convention Center, Ballroom EF. (With Carlos Moreno, Jacqueline Woodson, Bettina Love and Sharhonda Bossier. Details to come).
• Bringing Back the Lost Generation - Wednesday, March 6. 11:30. Austin Convention Center. Room 12AB. (Featuring Andrew Frishman - Co-Executive Director, Big Picture Learning)
• Book Signing - Finding Your Leadership Soul. Wednesday, March 6. 1:00 PM. Austin Convention Center, Room 10C. (with Author Carlos Moreno)
• Look for us in the Expo Hall! Booth 341.