Our Staff Includes:

Ann Evans Guise, the Program Director, oversees the program. Ann Guise has history of social justice and action asa member of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the 1960's to Not in Our Name in 2003. She brings passion, vision and urgency to the program. She is highly regarded by school staff, parents, and the community. Ann Guise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with significant graduate course work in education and African American Studies. Her vision is influenced by Paulo Friere, Jwanzaa Kunjufu, and Kwame Ture

Mimi Copp joined BLI in 2009. She spend

Community Monitors assist with the implementation of all projects. Vera Gillette, at the T.M. Peirce School,

Volunteers

Marilyn Day’s Young Writer's Project: In 1995 Joann Markman and Marilyn Day began a program to encourage Bright Lights to write and illustrate books. The books are reproduced, bound, and placed in the library for circulation. After Mrs. Day’s death, Mrs.Markman was joined by Barbara Holmes.  Since 2004 Mrs. Markman and Mrs. Holmes have continue her legacy to motivate young students to explore their writing style. They conduct sessions in the fall and spring.  Forty students participate each year.  We launch the student’s books at a culminating activity with the writer’s tea.

Barbara Murray and Emerson