S2: Belonging – Episode 2.1
Dr. Grace Lee,
Director of the Everyone Belongs Academy in Character Education
Dr. Jeremy Mapp,
Co-Director of EJACE and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Kirkwood School District
Michael Barolek,
Director of the Counselor Academy and Character Education
Join us for an insightful episode of the Character Plus podcast, where we explore the significant impact of the Everyone Belongs Academy in Character Education (EBACE) on schools. Hosted by Mike Park, CEO of Character Plus, this episode highlights how EJACE is helping schools create cultures that prioritize respect, dignity, and positive character traits for every student, teacher, parent, and staff member.
This episode features discussions with education leaders who are at the forefront of EBACE: Dr. Grace Lee, Director of the Everyone Belongs Academy in Character Education; Dr. Jeremy Mapp, Co-Director of EBACE and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Kirkwood School District; and Michael Barolek, Director of the Counselor Academy and Character Education, and an EBACE expert.
Together, they share how the academy is fostering academic success, strengthening connections within school communities, and promoting a positive environment through a focus on belonging and fairness.