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Midlands Focus on Poverty Seminar Features Dr. Rita F. Pierson

In the quest to help all children succeed, MEBA, the Midlands Regional Educational Center and Midlands Technical College hosted the Midlands Focus on Poverty Seminar on March 16 and 17 at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus. Attended by more than 200 educators and community members, the seminar provided tips, strategies and resources for working with children and parents of poverty.

Picture of Dr. Rita F. Pierson speaking to attendeeds at the Midlands Focus on Poverty Seminar. Rita F. Pierson, Ed.D., a nationally recognized consultant with aha! Process, Inc., and associate of Dr. Payne, founder of the “Framework for Understanding Poverty” model, served as the seminar's featured presenter. With her disarming and engaging humor, personal anecdotes and real-world solutions, Pierson captivated participants, informing and empowering them to make a difference.

To read more about this and other important MEBA activities, check out the May 2009 issue of eConnections.

Pictured above is Dr. Rita F. Pierson as she speaks to attendees at the Midlands Focus on Poverty Seminar.