NAHSA'S Mission
The National Association of Holmes Alumni supports the professional development and leadership among its members and scholars of color to enhance research, practice and policy within the broader education profession. While upholding the ideals of equity, diversity, and inclusion, NAHSA seeks to foster collaborative relationships within the profession as well as organizational sustainability.
Welcome
Welcome to the National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni (NAHSA) website. NAHSA was formed to ensure the professional development, support, and mentorship of Holmes Scholars Alumni and scholars of color to impact educational research, practice, reform, and policy. NAHSA's current membership is comprised primarily of individuals who are Holmes Scholars Alumni; however, we cordially extend membership to other individuals and organizations who are committed to the ideals of our mission and goals. We encourage others to join us as associate members in our aim to improve the education profession and P-12 schooling.
As the current President of NAHSA, I would like to thank the board and members for their tireless and diligent support that breathes life into this organization. I would also like to recognize the efforts of those members who have nurtured many scholars during their graduate work and during their entry into the education profession in career roles as college/university faculty, P-12 teachers and administrators, educational consultants/entrepreneurs, and the like.
For the mentorship of Scholars and members, NAHSA has collaborated with other national organizations such as the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). In addition, we have established ties with school districts for the professional development of P-12 teachers. In fact, the organization has conducted two annual professional development conferences for teachers in the Charleston County School District (SC). The positive results of these conferences were recently shared at the 14th annual Holmes Partnership Conference.
Whether you are currently a NAHSA or associate member, a scholar of color (particularly a Holmes Scholar®), or someone seeking an alliance around the ideals of our mission, we invite you to join us in our many endeavors for educational renewal. Please feel free to contact us at the email below or select and respond to one of our interactive links that best meets your needs.
Again, on behalf of NAHSA, I thank you for visiting our website and we hope to hear from you soon.
Respectfully,
Dr. Jacob Easley II
