MSCA AFFINITY GROUPS
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Affinity Groups are small communities of members who share a similar area of interest or identity. Affinity Group members enjoy opportunities to discuss shared challenges, brainstorm solutions, identify valuable resources and network with like-minded peers. Each group is formed based on grassroots interest and needs and offers opportunities for meaningful conversations in safe spaces. Affinity Groups are self-directed and led by members - these discussions are open to all MSCA members.
Coordinator Group: Matt Berry & Jazell Thomas
Fall: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at noon – Click here to register.
Spring: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at noon – Click here to register.
Rural Counselors: Becky Arway & Melissa Millington
Fall: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. – Click here to register.
Spring: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. – Click here to register.
Non-Certified Counselors: Olivia Carter & Tosha Todd
Fall: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. – Click here to register.
Spring: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. – Click here to register.
BIPOC: Jazell Thomas & Terrence Walker
Fall: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 4 pm – Click here to register.
Spring: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 4 pm –Click here to register.
‘NRM 25 Award*: Cassie Good
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm - Click here to register.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm - Click here to register.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 4:00pm - Click here to register.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm - Click here to register.
*This affinity group will meet 4 times during the 2024-2025 school year and is targeted towards schools interested in applying for the NRM in September 2025 (using the 2024-2025 school year data). Collaborative topics include: creating goals that close the gap, tips to maximize points, data collection, writing results reports, mission & vision statements, weekly & annual calendaring, and much more.