Esther Charlestin
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Community members weigh in on ACSD race issues
Greg Akinbiyi had a simple, heartfelt message for Addison Central School Board members at their Sept. 25 meeting. “I am scared to send my son to school,” said Akinbiyi,…
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Community forum: ACSD response to racism fell short
I must candidly convey that the mention of my name within the article did not feel like appreciation. Instead, it felt more like an attempt to dismiss Esther…
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Letter to the editor: Concrete steps needed to improve ACSD climate
When I heard, a year and a half ago, that Esther Charlestin was going to be the Dean of Climate and Culture at Middlebury Union Middle School, I…
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Letter to the editor: BIPOC folks put in tough spots
Ms. Esther Charlestin was hired to do and took on arguably the most unpopular position in any school, a charge she attempted to fill with grace and honesty.
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Letter to the editor: ACSD must to more to prevent acts of racism
I was sad but not a bit surprised to learn of the overt racism Esther Charlestin experienced during her year as Dean of Culture and Climate at Middlebury…
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Letter to the editor: Charlestin shows courage in speaking out
Esther Charlestin was incredibly helpful to us last year in helping our son (and us) adjust to Middle School and creating a 504 plan. I know it wasn’t…
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Letter to the editor: Racism is real here in Addison County
I am writing in support of Esther Charlestin, the previous Dean of Climate & Culture at Middlebury Union Middle School. I am asking our community to hear the…
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ACSD responds to MUMS racism
The Addison Central School District has announced new and ongoing efforts to battle racism and intolerance in wake of the recent resignation of Middlebury Union Middle School Dean…
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MUMS dean cites racism as a factor in resignation
Middlebury Union Middle School’s first-ever dean of climate & culture has resigned from her job after only one year.
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Community forum: ACSD must confront racism
I share my story for those who feel invisible, who can’t speak because it could jeopardize their jobs, for those whose BIPOC children are struggling and they have…