About MAECC: Building a Regional Network for Educators of Color
Thursday, March 5 – Saturday, March 7
Join us for the inaugural Harboring Excellence: Mid-Atlantic Educators of Color Conference—three days of connection, learning, and celebration.
We’ll open Thursday evening with a Welcome Reception at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Friday features inspiring sessions, panels, and workshops led by educators of color, with the evening free to explore Baltimore’s Black- and minority-owned restaurants and businesses. Saturday programming includes local school visits, resume workshops, and informal networking.
Where to Stay
For those traveling from out of town, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a popular destination—especially during event season—and rooms can fill up fast. Securing accommodation now ensures you get both availability and the best rates.
The following hotels are conveniently located near the conference site and offer a range of price points:
Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor
1000 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202 • (443) 923-4000
Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor
511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 • (410) 558-1840
700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202 • (410) 385-3000
The Mid-Atlantic Educators of Color Conference (MAECC) was born out of a clear and urgent vision: to cultivate a strong, sustainable regional network of People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS). Inspired by the work of local practitioners, we saw the power of community and collaboration in creating spaces where educators of color are seen, affirmed, and supported.
As our local POCIS network deepened over time, so did our understanding of what was needed: a space for ongoing connection and purpose-driven learning that extended beyond school walls. We dreamed of a regional conference—accessible, energizing, and rooted in the rich historical and cultural legacies of our Mid-Atlantic region.
MAECC is small by design and intentional in its purpose. It exists to deepen relationships, uplift local expertise, and build a thriving, cross-school community grounded in the cultural brilliance of our region. By connecting public and independent school educators of color across roles and school types, we are creating a network that sustains, empowers, and inspires.
We are proud to carry this vision forward—together.
The Planning Committee
Enaye Englenton, Conference Chair, McDonogh School
Michael Molina, Co-Chair, Gilman School
Priscilla Morales, Program Chair, The Park School of Baltimore
Taaj Davis, Woodberry School
Heidy Gonzalez, Garrison Forest School
Whittney Preston, Friends School of Baltimore