NEC Colloquium 24′

On August 14-15, 2024, the annual Colloquium for the educators of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (NEC) was conducted by the Office of Education led by Mrs. Venetta Brooks-Jarvis, Superintendent of Schools for NEC, Dr. Sherina Phillips, Associate Superintendent of Schools at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, CT.

Pictured – Mrs. Venetta Brooks-Jarvis, Superintendent of Schools, Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Attendees were uplifted by Pastor Fred Nichols’ who provided a message of hope, emphasizing the power of a shared humanity in guiding students on their academic journeys. The educators were consecrated for greater service by Dr. Dedrick Blue, Ministerial Secretary, Northeastern Conference who prayed for the school’s administrators, students, campuses and the many families that look in anticipation to a successful school year.

Pictured – Pastor Fred Nichols speaking to educators at Colloquium.

On the second day of the two-day conclave, following a riveting devotional thought from Dr. Andrew Philbert and a special prayer by Dr. Warner Richards for our principals and administrators, the participants engaged in a 5 Voices Assessment, which was conducted by the Charlton & Charlton and Inspired Growth coaches.

The assessment was designed to uncover the unique strengths of the educators in several categories: Nurturers Who Value Harmony, Creatives Who Focus on Beauty, Guardians Who Prioritize Integrity, Connectors Who Emphasize Community, and Pioneers Who Seek Victory. The coaches provided valuable insights on how to effectively leverage these strengths in both classroom and staff settings.

Pictured – The Charlton & Charlton and Inspired Growth coaches.

The colloquium also provided training on the North American Division’s (NAD) Student Information System, to ensure that the educators were well-prepared for the 2024-2025 school year.

Pictured – Educators at the Colloquium.