The Learning Project Network

Pastor Shon is a true man of God that loves the Lord with his whole heart. He has a genuine love for Gods people. He’s a true shepherd at heart. He is also the founder of JITA for over 25 years of ministry in Spokane Washington. He is a gifted teacher and anointed preacher of Gods word. He has a strong love for souls, for winning souls to Christ. His reach in ministry has exceeded his physical abi...

Alethea Dumas  is the program manager of Equity and Engagement for BHT. She grew up in Spokane, attended Lewis & Clark Highschool, and furthered her education at WSU where she received a degree in Women’s Studies, Critical  Culture, Gender & Race Studies, along with minor degrees in Human Development, and Popular Culture. Alethea is passionate about equity and believes that equit...

For as long as I can remember, I have been passionate about serving others. I have always been a cheerleader for mental health access, and it is really a joy to be in a position now of being able to connect others to Charlie Health's virtual therapy program. I come from a social work background and have always been a connector - connecting people in need to resources or connecting others to each o...

I am a Spokane native woman of color, who recently graduated with a master's degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. My bachelor's degree was also from Eastern, in social work with a minor in political science. I am passionate about social justice and systemic issues within my community. I believe that in order for individuals to be successful, systems have to be in place to faci...

Carmen Pacheco Jones, African American Health Initiative Specialist with Spokane Regional Health District formerly Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Coordinator with Washington State University, State Certified Trainer in Diversity and Social Cognition, Certified Forensic Peer Counselor, Community Health Worker, Whitworth graduate, and Masters Candidate in Education with Gonzaga Unive...

Whitney is a certified wellness and life coach, a birth doula, and a mom of 4. She coaches intentional women to look inward, listen to their body's natural communication, create space for processing, and inevitably show up in the present moment as the most authentic version of themselves. Whitney teaches tools that are practical, realistic, and can easily be integrated into busy, everyday life. Le...

My passion for birth work stems from a desire to serve others as a form of worship to Christ. Half way through graduate school, I realised that everything I had aspired to do and accomplished came from a desire develop self and improve self, it wasn't to help others. Graduation was approaching and I had to do some deep self reflection. The safe haven that college life gave me was coming to and end...

For over 15 years Kerra Bower has been an outstanding member of the Spokane Community. Kerra has been a leading business owner who dedicates her time to the establishment of quality childcare for children and families in the surrounding Spokane area. Raze Early Learning and Development Center, which has been a passion project of Kerra’s for years, is a developing childcare center which has the mis...

Theresa Mitchell is using her story to create a documentary on Life After Loss. Her loss experience brings light and truth to the struggles faced by black and brown women as they quietly struggle through miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility.   When you suffer the loss of a baby there is no formula or checklist to grieve and heal.  Grief is such a unique journey that presents it...

Currently serves as Crime Prevention and Education Officer at Gonzaga University where he has worked since 2016. He is an Inspiring Comfort Certified Trainer and a Leadership Communication facilitator. Previously, he was employed with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office-Jail Division as a Lieutenant. He enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from High School and served for 8 year...

Wasidah is a well-known NYC Holistic Health, Wellness Specialist. She brings 7+ years of experience in Personal Consulting and Community Programs and Workshops across Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Health & Wellness and excels in Workshop Development, Facilitation, Programming, Public Speaking, Outreach, Advocacy, Fundraising, Events, and Activities.  She is certified as a Sound Bath P...

Regarded as civic & social organization professional, Karen has more than twenty five years of experience in the non-profit sector and specializes in the areas of social change, community development, cultural and civic leadership. She is recognized on a national scale as an advocate who boldly speaks out on behalf of others on social issues ranging from poverty to racism. Karen is well known...

My name is Keyonia Williams and I’m originally from Newark, NJ and it was there that I was able to grow, learn, and develop a strong cultural identity and sense of black pride. From a very young age, I knew that I wanted to do something that would help enrich and empower the lives of others. I’ve always had a passion for underserved and unprivileged communities of people. This is one of the things...

A Spokane native, Michael is passionate about serving and creating opportunities to inspire, encourage, and motivate people to BE. Along with running his company, Bethely Entertainment, he is also the Co-Chair of the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition; Board Member of Operation Healthy Family and SkyTree Recording Studios; Owner of the Lilac City Legends; and a producer for Community-Minded TV....

Description of Training Session: Welcome to our special segment Road Trip Training, “How to create a strong career plan in early childhood education?” In our field, many educators can feel that they are stuck in a dead-end job and lose their passion and drive for the field. We want to build the value and the importance of Early childhood education (E.C.E.) by showing how to follow amazing career p...

Description of Training Session: Welcome to our special segment Road Trip Training, “Parent-Teacher Conferences.” In this training, educators will dive into how to document and share students learning through a digital portfolio.  Educators will learn simple steps and how to create a digital portfolio that not only can be printed out but shared through video.  This training is a great re...

Description of Training Session: Welcome to our special segment Road Trip Training.  This segment is on how to create graduation for your students?  In this segment, we will give you over 10 tips on how to create a graduation plan that reflects the children’s development in your community.   During COVID it can be very tricky to figure out how to create safe and fun graduation...

Description of Training Session: Welcome to our special segment Road Trip Training, “Exploring High Turnovers Using Surveys.”  In this training, we will explore a survey focused on employee satisfaction and engagement.  Through Google Forums you can create a survey that allows you to evaluate your own staff and see where there are areas of opportunities for growth and development.  ...

Welcome to our special segment Road Trip Training called the “Leadership Challenge.”  In this training, you will learn 5 skills to help lead your team to stronger leadership practices.  Through our research, we have learned that one reason why educators do not stay in our field is that they do not feel challenged.  They also feel that they are more like babysitters rather than educa...

Dominique Wallace lives in Spokane, WA, and has been practicing birth work since 2013. She is currently gaining certification with Birthing Advocacy Doula Training and hopes to further her career as a lactation consultant and then into midwifery. She graduated with a biology degree from Whitworth University in hopes of working in obstetrics and gynecology but realized a specific need within commun...

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New year conversation with @quaniesha Crankfield What did you learn from 2020 and what are your goals? #christianlife #positivevibes #entrepreneur #mindsetiseverything

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New Year conversation with Jessica Cebuhar Atwell What did you learn from 2020 and what are your goals in 2021? All the way from Thailand!!! #missnary #motivation #mindset #SelfCare #beinghonest #christianlife