Honorees 2014
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Dr. Winston D. Jackson
Dr. Winston D. Jackson is the principal of George Washington Carver/Bruce Street School for the Deaf where he has served the school and the community in this capacity since 2005. A Newark Public School, Carver/Bruce it is located in the South Ward of Newark. Dr. Jackson obtained an Executive Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) degree from Seton Hall University, in 2007. During his tenure at Carver/Bruce, Dr. Jackson has used the Learning Teams process, The 6 Pillars of Character Education and The Leader in Me – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to create a teaching and learning environment that has resulted in increased student achievement and an improved school climate. Dr. Jackson has also established a relationship with The Art of Survival, a community based organization. Through this partnership, the Picture Me Tomorrow program was established which has resulted in students annually dressing in career attire on Halloween instead of fictitious character costumes. In addition, the Picture Me Tomorrow program has provided mentors for Carver/Bruce students. George Washington Carver/Bruce Street School for the Deaf became the home of SPARK Academy in July of 2011. Dr. Jackson successfully led the Shared Campus relationship with SPARK Academy. In June of 2012, Dr. Jackson was honored at TEAM Schools’ Be the Change Celebration for outstanding leadership and support of TEAM Schools. In July of 2013, SPARK Academy moved to a new location and then Seek Academy and THRIVE Academy moved in to the building creating another leadership opportunity for Dr. Jackson. Last October, Dr. Jackson was received a Citation Award for Outstanding Leadership and Achievements in the Field of Education from the National Sorority Of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Delta Pi Chapter. Dr. Jackson is committed to providing a safe and caring environment that produces intelligent, morally conscience and socially responsible children and adults that make positive contributions to our community. Dr. Jackson chose to support breast cancer awareness because he was immeasurably proud of the courage, strength and determination demonstrated by his very good friend Angelina Killane-Sims during her fight with breast cancer. In addition, he is inspired by the commitment and the passion that Angelina has for helping women battle breast cancer |
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Mrs. Aretha Hill Forte
Aretha is the Director of the In The Pink Community Cancer Screening Program at Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Newark. She has been with Saint Michael’s Medical Center for the past 9 years as a Director, Coordinator of Community Health and Outreach at Morristown Memorial since 1997. Aretha has her Masters of Public Health and a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Life Sciences. She is also a member of the Essex- Passaic Wellness coalition. 2012 recipient of the Lester Leiberman Humanitarian Award, 2009 Susan G Komen Volunteer of the Award. Aretha is dedicated to the Profession of Public and Community Health and committed to the healthcare culture of excellence, the value of professionalism, quality outcomes and collaborative practice with patient/family and community centered care. |
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Mrs. Joi Stanley-Smith
Motivational Speaker, Certified Coach, Entrepreneur, are just some of her accomplishments. Joi StanleySmith is Founder of Progressive Achievers Inc, a non-profit (Women of Power, Inspiring Young Mentors, Girl Talk). Founded in 2006, Joi serves as President of an organization dedicated to the Empowerment, Motivation and Education of Women and Girls nationwide. Joi launched the “Being Your Best You” campaign in 2012 where she is helping women/girls understand the importance of being their best! Her goal is to have women/girls to invest in themselves to identify the real “FEAR” behind what is keeping them from reaching their greatest potential. Her accomplishments span across various fields of which she is also Founder/Co-owner of Shades of Color (LocSoc), Vice President of International Association of Certified Wedding Consultants, President of the New Jersey Minority Business Awards, Director of “”Weddings for Us” Bridal, Regional Director Atlanta Business Journal. Her contributions are such as ABC, NBC, Atlanta Business Journal,” Weddings For Us”, WNJW – Radio, WBLS –Radio, Tom Joyner Morning Show. Mrs. Stanley-Smith is a graduate of Rutgers University where she holds a Master’s Degree. A native of New Jersey, she would give back to her community for over 20 years by mastering the male dominated mortgage industry. Stanley-Smith would be a net-branch owner of First Equity Home Loans for nearly a decade, then transition to the World’s Leading Mortgage Company, Wells Fargo, where she would hold the position of Retail Sales Manager and Diverse Segments Manager. To her credit, Joi sits on the Board of Directors for, NAACP-Metuchen Edison, N.J, Board of Directors -St. James Community Services, and serves as Executive Board Member to the Georgia Minority Business Awards. She is a member of Women’s Leadership Exchange, National Association of Female Executives, National Coalition of Negro Women, A Certified Compass Life Coach and a member of the International Coaches Federation. Mrs. Stanley-Smith was also awarded the President of the Year Award by the NAACP, 2012 for her dedication to continued community service. Joi Stanley-Smith states “I want my legacy to be one where I lived my life on purpose. Knowing that I had a direct impact on Women and Young Girls, helping them to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, yet knowing it starts from within… I strive to deliver a message where Women understand the importance of ‘BEING THEIR BEST’, only then, will we become better caregivers, better human beings, better citizens”! |
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Director Sheilah A. Coley
Sheilah A. Coley joined the Newark Police Department in 1989. As a patrol officer, she was assigned to the West and East Districts. In 1991. she was a detective in the Narcotics Unit and the East Detective’s Squad. She also worked with the hlewarlt Police Athletic League {HPAL}, where she developed and supervised activities for the youth population. In 19%, Chief Coley was promoted to Sergeant. In that capacity, she returned to the West District as Patrol Supervisor. She was later assigned to the Internal Affairs and Professional Standards Bureaus. in 1999, she was assigned as the Commander of the South District Detective Squad. Promoted to Lieutenant in 2000, she was assigned to the Safer Cities Task Force, Commander of the Sexual Assault Rape Analysis [SARA] Unit. in 1002, she became the Executive Officer of the Criminal investigation Bureau and also served a brief term as Investigative Lieutenant in the Communications Division. Upon being promoted to Captain in EDD-ii, she assumed responsibility as Executive Officer of the South District. subsequently becoming Commander of the South District (5th Precinct}. Additionally as Captain, Chief Coley has been the Commander of the Police Academy, Criminal Investigations, Communications Division and the Office of Professional Responsibility. Chief Coley became Newark’s first female Chief of Police in August 1011 and first female Newark Police Director March 13, 2014. She is the 2nd Vice President of the Association of Chiefs of Police of Essex County, New Jersey. A member of the international Association of Chiefs of Police, Major Cities Chiefs, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Legion. Chief Coley attended the Community College of the Air Force and Essex County College. She attended the Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston University, Tale University’s Child Study Program, the Senior Institute for Policing, Penn State’s PDLEI Program, Northwestern University and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. |
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Mrs. Evelyn Holman
Daughter of Rev & Mrs Tippie Brabham was raised in Estill, SC. Upon completion of school Evelyn married her high school sweetheart James Holman and relocated to East Orange NJ. Where they raised 5 children together James, Rodney, Barry, Eric and Alicia. They have a total of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Evelyn was employed with Newark Public Library in Newark, NJ in the Human Resource Department and retired in 2004. Shortly thereafter, Evelyn and her husband then relocated back to South Carolina where they are enjoying the fruits of their labor. However, before her retirement in June of 2000 Evelyn went to the doctor for annual Mammogram and the doctor noticed calcium deposits on her breast. The doctor instructed to remove all calcium deposits and have them tested. Unfortunately the test came back that the deposits were malignant. The good news was that the breast cancer was caught at an early stage. Evelyn and her family quickly began consultations with her team of doctors as to where do we go from here. Every appointment she attended her doctors were amazed at her support team, which consisted of about 6-7 people every visit, with the youngest person being 6yrs old and listening to every word out of concern for her grammie. The most important question Evelyn’s family asked was if this was your sister, mother, or wife what would you advise them to do. Without hesitation the doctor quickly said I would suggest removing the breast because if the cancer returns it can come back to both breast and with a vengeance. The family looked at Evelyn and she quickly said I’m a vintage spring chicken and married for 43 years do what you need to do because I’m choosing life. Evelyn underwent surgery to remove the breast and do the reconstructive surgery. There were a number of lymph notes removed and tested and came back fine. Evelyn says she and her family owe it all to the glory and goodness of God because she never had to do a day of Kemo or Radiation. Evelyn has lymphedema in the left arm due to the amount of lymph notes removed but she praises God that that is all she has. Evelyn has been cancer free for 14 years this June of 2014. The key to beating Breast Cancer or any other form of cancer is early detection. Evelyn implores you to please go to the doctor and take the time for all annual checks ups and physicals. |