MSEA Convention
2025 MSEA

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Event Theme: The Fierce Urgency of Pause—Why Rest and Radical Self-Care Are Critical to Our Movement for Racial, Social, and Economic Justice 

Agenda

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Overview

MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held together, on Saturday, January 18. This one-day event will convene educators, students, community members, and experts to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, recognize award winners, and further our work for racial, social, and economic justice for our students, educators, and communities.

  • DATE: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  • TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Doors and registration will open at 9:00 a.m.
  • LOCATION: Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or when seats are filled.

COST: Fixed price for any level of attendance. MEMBERS & CHILDREN/YOUTH $15, NON-MEMBERS $25. Must be paid online via PayPal at time of registration.

**NO Payments will be accepted at the door.**

Jane Smith

Teacher of the Year

Jane Smith

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Teacher of the Month

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Sessions

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Saturday, January 18

9:00 am

Registration & Getting Started

Registration

10:03 am

Welcome

Sean Johnson—MSEA Executive Director

Welcome

10:04 am

Honoring the Ancestors, the Elders, the History, and the Land

Seneca Elementary School (Baltimore County)

LaStelshia Speaks

10:08 am

Introduction of keynote speaker

Paul Lemle, MSEA President

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

10:12 am

Q&A

Keynote Address and Q&A

11:15 am

Introduction of Award Winners

Introduced by: Nikki Woodward—MSEA Vice President

Dorothy Lloyd Women’s Rights Award

Introduced by: Nikki Woodward—MSEA Vice President

Human and Civil Rights Award

Introduced by: Nikki Woodward—MSEA Vice President

Human and Civil Rights Award

Introduced by: Colleen Morris—MSEA Treasurer

Ethnic Minority Recognition Award—Community

Introduced by: Colleen Morris—MSEA Treasurer

Ethnic Minority Recognition Award—Education

Introduced by: Colleen Morris—MSEA Treasurer

Ethnic Minority Recognition Award—Education

12:00 pm

Closing remarks and singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing

Lindsey Beck

Member, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Team; Math Teacher, Tuscarora High School (Frederick County)

12:10 pm

Break

Brunch

Venue

What to know and expect before you get here.

Hotel

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, 1739 W. Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Info

MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held together, on Saturday, January 18. This one-day event will convene educators, students, community members, and experts to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, recognize award winners, and further our work for racial, social, and economic justice for our students, educators, and communities.

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