Black educators working in concert for brighter educational opportunities for all students---and in particular for the advancement of African-Americans

Our Mission is to enhance and facilitate the education, health, welfare, and opportunities of African-Americans.

Our Officers, By-Laws and Constitution

Our Purpose is to work in a united way to:

  Promote and support the education of all students, and for African-American students in particular;
  Establish a coalition of African-American educators and others involved in the educational process;
  Create a forum for the exchange of ideas and strategies to improve educational opportunities for African-Americans;
  Identify and develop African-American professionals to assume leadership positions in education, and
  Influence the public concerning the education of African-American people.

WABSE Commissions – 2007

WABSE is composed of five commissions.  Each commission is organized for the purpose of affording meaningful dialogue and participation of members in order to enhance the attainment of the goals of the organization.

Every two years, each commission prepares and presents statements of beliefs, goals, and plans of action that are consistent with the philosophy of the Alliance.  Each commission elects by majority vote a chairperson or co-chairs, a chairperson-elect, a secretary and other commission officers or representatives, as prescribed by the By-Laws.  Each commission officer serves terms that are concurrent with the terms of the officers of the Alliance.

Each WABSE member participates in the commission of his/her choice.  Members are encouraged to select the commission that parallels their job functions.  Selection of a commission is made upon establishing or renewing membership.  No member can hold membership in more than one commission at any one time.

The duties of the Commission Chair shall be to conduct the meetings and coordinate activities of the Commission and such other duties as identified by the Executive Board.  Commission Chairs serve as members of the Executive Board of WABSE, along with officers and local/regional affiliate presidents.

These commissions will provide on-going activities and will report on their work at the annual conference of the organization.  The commissions, their descriptions, and chairpersons are as follows:

  Higher Education: Covers all aspects directly related for review and assessment of delivery systems, teacher preparation, policies in education and administration.
       Rashad Norris – Chair
       Rasmar2004@msn.com
       253.678.5664

  K-12 Education: (Combined with Professional Development) Focuses on instructional strategies, programs and support services delivered at local schools, and to provide an in-depth analyses of critical issues impacting African American achievement.                                                  
        Dr. Doris McEwen Harris – Chair
       mcewendoris@hotmail.com
       253.606.5079

  Home, Family, and Community:  Investigates and advocates the roles and responsibilities that individuals, businesses, and communities can play in promoting educational and personal achievement of the African American child.                                                                                       
        Harriet Williams – Chair
       harrietdale@comcast.net
       253.223.0109

  Career and Technical Education):  Identifies and advocates school-to-work transition skills and programs for now and in the future.             
       Ina Howell – Chair                                                 
       ighowell@mindspring.com
       206.406.9564