Tag: K-12 Education

Conversations with Crystal: Education is the Bridge to What’s Next

Post author By crystalmeverett6
Post date September 22, 2020

In the latest episode of Conversations with Crystal, I speak with Eric Thompson, who currently serves as the Adult Learner Innovation Manager and an Adult Learner Coach for KC Scholars. His 20 years of experience in higher education have included roles in residence life, student support services and most recently, Eric served as Dean of Students at MCC – Penn Valley. We talk about his journey in higher education, his experience as a student at Jackson State University, as well as the need for our education systems to demonstrate a clear path for students to follow and see all of the opportunities available to them.
Enjoy!

Tags Education, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Parenting, Real College

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Conversations with Crystal: Education as a Gateway and Door Opener

Post author By crystalmeverett6
Post date September 15, 2020

In the latest episode of Conversations with Crystal, I chat with Deidre Anderson. First things first, she ensures that all the respect is put on her name as she is no longer operating under the title executive director, but chief operating officer of United Inner City Services. Her passion for the youngest learners is unwavering and was built based on her experience being educated in public schools in Iowa and Minnesota.

Deidre is leading the operation of three early childhood education facilities, during a pandemic no less and making difficult decisions that only the public see after much conversation.

One thing that stands out to me from the conversation is this: “As a leader, I’m supposed to envision a utopia and figure out how we create as close to that reality as possible.”

Tags CEO, Early Childhood Education, Early Education, Education, Entrepreneurship, K-12 Education, Leadership

Looking to contact Crystal? Email: info@crystaleverett.com.

Crystal Everett is an educator who has spent more than a decade working with youth in the K-12, higher education and non-profit spaces. She believes that it is a combination of education and empowerment that equal opportunity for students. She looks forward to connecting with fellow educators as they support Black students in a variety of educational spaces.

In September 2022, Crystal published her first children’s book, Mari and Mommy Move It!, inspired by her daughter and her love for music and dance.

Crystal is also the founder of Everett Consulting Group LLC, an organization focused on educating and empowering both students and their supporters about college and career related opportunities. She recently launched a podcast, Conversations with Crystal, where she talks with education experts in the field, ranging from early childhood to higher education. Through her consulting work, Crystal has also served as a facilitator for the Parent Leadership Institute KC for the past five years, supporting parents and caregivers as they advocate for all children.

She earned degrees in Public Relations and Sociology from Drake University in 2010 and a Master of Education in Human Relations from Northern Arizona University in 2012.

In 2019, Crystal received the Young Alumni Loyalty Award from Drake University, as well as the Rising Star Award from the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling.

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In addition to working to support students, one of her favorite endeavors is navigating life with her husband, Marquis, as they raise their daughter, Mari.