PROJECT TEAM
Led by Professional Artist and Fenger alumnus, Carolyn Elaine (Jacobs), students will participate in the design and fabrication of a 700sq ft broken tile mosaic mural inside the school. Professor Tony Burroughs, internationally known genealogist and author of Black Roots; A beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree.

Burroughs will guide students and parents through the process of researching their own family’s experiences, enabling them to make greater and more diverse contributions to the design composition. Terry Glover, managing Editor of Ebony Magazine has developed a web application/database to allow Fenger alum to register to volunteer, network and become an ongoing source of support for the school. Cheryl Graves, Community Justice for Youth Institute, will facilitate peacemaking circles for students, parents, alumni and community volunteers/supporters. Peacemaking circles are used in educational settings to provide mentoring, address discipline issues, promote safety and foster a sense of community among participants. GrantBanks, Professional Videographer, will document this entire project in an effort to capture this community’s triumph from tragedy.

Restoring the P.I.E.C.E.S. Design TEAM for Fenger Academy HS

  • Carolyn Elaine (Jacobs) – Professional Artist, Class of 80 alumnus, Founder of Restoring the P.I.E.C.E.S.
  • Professor Tony Burroughs - Internationally known genealogist and author of Black Roots; A beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree.
  • Nina Smoot-Cain, Professional Artist, retired Instructor for Roosevelt University, Chicago, Il
  • Cheryl Graves – Community Justice for Youth Institute
  • Grant Banks – Professional Videographer

Restoring the P.I.E.C.E.S. Alumni Recruitment TEAM for Fenger Academy HS

  • Dennis Alexander - Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Cook County Juvenile Court, Class of 80 alumnus
  • Adrienne Haqque (Jacobs) - CPS Teacher, Class of 78 alumnus

Restoring the P.I.E.C.E.S. Community Outreach TEAM for Fenger Academy HS

  • Mischelle Causey-Drake, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Jane Addams Hull House Assoc.
  • Christopher Brown, Account Manager, Owens/Morris Communications
  • Joy Glover – Sole Proprietor, EnJoy LLC
  • Terry Glover – Managing Editor, Ebony Magazine
  • Olga Richardson - Special Assistant

Fenger Academy High School – Restoring the P.I.E.C.E.S. Project TEAM

  • Elizabeth Dozier – Principal
  • Robert Spicer – Dean of students
  • Glen McCarthy – CPS Office of Turnaround
  • Milissa McClair – Art Department, Chairperson
  • Phillip Cabeen – Art Instructor
  • Pamela Grier – Former Fenger HS Teacher
  • Shanequa Burgess – Student Representative
  • Tatiana Woulard - Student Representative
  • Yolanda Lucas – NCLB Parent Advisory Council Chairperson
  • Melvena Strong – Parent Representative
  • Annette Brown – Parent Representative
  • Pastor Dr. Milton Oliver –34 th Ward Ministers Alliance, President
  • John Paul Jones
  • Pastor Leonardo Gilbert
  • Terry Marsh – Director of Education, 34 th Ward Alderman Austin’s Office

FENGER ALUMNI

Click here to find out how you can participate. Register to join the Fenger Alumni Association. You are one of the missing P.I.E.C.E.S.

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