{"id":15,"date":"2025-10-03T00:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T00:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-06-09T02:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:18:24","slug":"contact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/?page_id=15","title":{"rendered":"About ECG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15\" class=\"elementor elementor-15\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ddc20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4ddc20\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcf63ba elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dcf63ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ECG ABOUT PAGE - FINAL CLIENT VERSION -->\r\n<section class=\"ecg-about-page\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .ecg-about-page{\r\n  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   }\r\n\r\n      .ecg-about-page .panel{\r\n        padding:28px 22px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .ecg-about-page .goals-list li{\r\n        padding:20px 18px 20px 64px;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      .ecg-about-page .goals-list li::before{\r\n        left:18px;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n\r\n  <!-- HERO -->\r\n  <section class=\"hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <div class=\"hero-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"eyebrow\">Education Collective Grenada<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h1>Strengthening Education Through Collective Service<\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"subtitle\">\r\n          A volunteer network of experts in education, youth, and organisational management\r\n          committed to supporting Grenada through knowledge, collaboration, and service.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"hero-line\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHAT IS ECG -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <h2>What is ECG?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"section-note\">\r\n        ECG brings together friends of Grenada, Grenadian scholars, and professionals with a shared commitment to service.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel accent-panel red\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            ECG is a network of friends of Grenada, Grenadian scholars, and professionals committed to supporting the small-island State of Grenada, specifically in the areas of education, youth, and organisational management.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ABOUT ECG -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <h2>About ECG<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel accent-panel\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Launched in September 2022, The Education Collective Grenada (ECG) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Grenada\u2019s education sector through collaboration and shared expertise. ECG is guided by a team of directors and supported by a volunteer network of professionals in education, youth development, and organizational management.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"quote-box\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              \u201cThus the need for the ECG arises out of a willingness to contribute meaningfully towards the growth in the Grenadian education sector.\u201d\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- LEADERSHIP -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <h2>Leadership<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"leadership-intro\">\r\n        Meet the dedicated leaders guiding the Education Collective Grenada and supporting its mission to serve education, youth, and organisational development.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"leadership-stack\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- CAROLINE -->\r\n        <article class=\"panel leader-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"leader-profile\">\r\n            <div class=\"leader-photo\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Caroline-H-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Caroline J. Henry\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-name\">\r\n              Dr. Caroline J. Henry, Ph.D.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-role\">\r\n              Founder &amp; Executive Director\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"linkedin-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dr-caroline-j-henry-ph-d-449abb11\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n              <span class=\"linkedin-icon\">in<\/span>\r\n              LinkedIn\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"leader-bio\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Caroline Henry is the Founder and Executive Director of The Education Collective Grenada (ECG). An experienced educator and consultant, she is passionate about building inclusive, culturally responsive, and resilient education systems in Grenada and across its diaspora.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Through ECG, she leads initiatives that connect local and diaspora professionals, address challenges such as student apathy and teacher attrition, and champion collaboration as the path to lasting educational change.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              As founder and executive director of the Education Collective Grenada, Dr. Henry is dedicated to supporting educational growth through collaboration, community engagement, and service.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <!-- LISA -->\r\n        <article class=\"panel leader-card reverse\">\r\n          <div class=\"leader-bio\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Dr. Lisa Francis-Charles serves as Director of Faculty Development in the Leadership and Excellence in Academic Development unit at St. George\u2019s University, Grenada.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              She is passionate about supporting teachers at all levels, from primary to tertiary, in strengthening their practice and improving student learning outcomes.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"leader-profile\">\r\n            <div class=\"leader-photo\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lisa-F-C.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Lisa Francis-Charles\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-name\">\r\n              Dr. Lisa Francis-Charles, Ed.D.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-role\">\r\n              Director of Program Curriculum\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"linkedin-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dr-lisa-francis-charles-ed-d-65498459\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n              <span class=\"linkedin-icon\">in<\/span>\r\n              LinkedIn\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <!-- SALISHA -->\r\n        <article class=\"panel leader-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"leader-profile\">\r\n            <div class=\"leader-photo\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Salisha-Allard-Blaisdell.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-name\">\r\n              Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell, Ph.D.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-role\">\r\n              Director of Advancement\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"linkedin-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/salisha-allard-blaisdell-phd-dr-sab-a194b87a\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n              <span class=\"linkedin-icon\">in<\/span>\r\n              LinkedIn\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"leader-bio\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell\u2019s journey reflects scholarship, resilience, and a deep commitment to positive youth development, leadership effectiveness, and women\u2019s advancement in leadership.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              With experience across non-profit, public sector, higher education, and community-based work, she brings a strong focus on service, leadership development, and meaningful impact.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <!-- NADIA -->\r\n        <article class=\"panel leader-card reverse\">\r\n          <div class=\"leader-bio\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Dr. Nadia Lopez is a celebrated educator known for her commitment to student advocacy, educational leadership, and community transformation.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              She brings to ECG a powerful commitment to outreach, student support, and education-centered leadership that resonates both locally and internationally.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"leader-profile\">\r\n            <div class=\"leader-photo\">\r\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/educationcollectivegrenada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Nadia-L.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Nadia Lopez\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-name\">\r\n              Dr. Nadia Lopez, Ph.D.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"leader-role\">\r\n              Director of Educational Outreach\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <a class=\"linkedin-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thelopezeffect\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n              <span class=\"linkedin-icon\">in<\/span>\r\n              LinkedIn\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n  \r\n   <!-- OUR PURPOSE -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <h2>Our Purpose<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"section-note\">\r\n        Building connections, empowering educators, and strengthening educational communities through collaboration and shared expertise.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel accent-panel\">\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            ECG exists to connect, empower, and resource educators, researchers, and youth-serving professionals\u2014especially those involved in K-12 education, post-graduate research, youth work, and organizational leadership.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            We serve as a central directory and hub for collaboration, with the goal of improving teaching and learning environments in Grenada and beyond.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <p>\r\n            By connecting people and ideas, ECG fosters collaboration that drives meaningful educational growth.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- GOALS -->\r\n  <section>\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <h2>Our Goals<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"section-note\">\r\n        ECG supports Grenadians on the island and in the diaspora who are working in education, youth development, research, and organisational management.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"content-wrap\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            ECG intends to serve as a resource for Grenadians doing post-graduate research, working with youth, and\/or working in organisational management.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <ol class=\"goals-list\">\r\n            <li>Sharing scholarly research with K\u201312 and higher education organizations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n            <li>Acting as a resource for policy, pedagogy, and practice, supporting improvements across the sector.<\/li>\r\n\r\n            <li>Leveraging expertise to advance research and organizational growth.<\/li>\r\n\r\n            <li>Partnering on sustainable initiatives that benefit learners and educators in Grenada.<\/li>\r\n\r\n            <li>\r\n              Delivering professional development, such as the flagship Teacher Training Program\u2014a one-week summer intensive combined with year-long mentorship that equips educators to use culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.\r\n            <\/li>\r\n          <\/ol>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- CLOSING QUOTE -->\r\n  <section class=\"closing-quote\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n      <div class=\"quote-script\">\r\n        \u201cIf you want to go fast, go alone. 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