Our goal
Black Educators Rock, Inc.’s (BER) goal is to become a leading non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success of our nation’s minority students. BER Inc. is open to dedicated and innovative educators who are seeking ways to actively close the achievement gap of minority students. Black Educators Rock, Inc. would like to include teachers, administrators, superintendents, corporations, and professional entities that are associated with the field of education.
Our mission
Black Educators Rock, Inc.’s mission is to cultivate the educational experiences and accomplishments of minority students & professionals through the development and use of instructional & motivational methods that will increase levels of capacity, motivation, and student achievement.
Our vision
Black Educators Rock, Inc.’s vision is to offer professional development and a platform to share a plethora of best practices, resources, academic success, and professional accomplishments for our growing membership of educators. Professional development sessions will be held across the nation. We will recruit educators & students majoring in education to join our organization through an annual membership.
Timeline
Roosevelt Kiser M.ED starts Facebook Page
It all started because of one man’s desire to create a space and place for educators to come together to uplift, commiserate, as well as share and exchange tools and resources that would increase their effectiveness in the classroom.
Over 145,000 Educators Join
In approximately three months, educators from all over the country, spanning across numerous content areas, disciplines, and special interests joined the group. Due to this exponential growth, the nonprofit organization Black Educators Rock, Inc. was created in order to provide an official platform to provide & exchange ideas and tools & resources.
Black Educators Rock Opens Membership
Dr. Melissa Chester assists Roosevelt in forming an educational nonprofit organization. Membership is for educators and those actively engaged in impacting education and assisting minority students in order to close the academic achievement gap. Those who join will receive motivation and encouragement from like-minded individuals, have access to a plethora of tools & resources, and the opportunity to benefit from our scholarships and giving initiatives for educators and minority students.