Monica posing for press at Box Tops for Education Town Hall Meeting/ Photo Credit: Megal Alodie
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R&B singer Monica recently participated in the Box Tops for Education Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The 33-year-old mother and Atlanta native was part of a lively panel discussion about children’s education, policies and issues. The forum also included guest moderator and TV One news anchor Roland Martin, former CNN anchor and television personality T.J. Holmes, Clark Atlanta University Present Dr. Carlton E. Brown, Ronald Skeete of Georgia Children’s Aid Society, 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year Jemelleh Coes and Erica Jensen, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at General Mills.
During the conversation, Monica opened up about a recent experience with a teacher who wrongfully disciplined her 8-year-old son Rocko by “snatching him up.” For Monica, the situation was handled professionally because of her active parental involvement. “You have to know your child and really be involved. I know my son. He does what he’s told. I was able to handle it in a positive way. I spoke with the principal, the other teachers and the students and we were able to resolve it because I’m active,” said the Grammy-winning performer.
Check out the story in the video below:
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As previously reported, Box Tops for Education is a program started by General Mills in 1996 which helps communities provide kids the tools needed for success by generating cash schools can use. Schools have earned more than $600 million through the program by creating an easy way for community members to support schools without having to spend extra money. Schools can earn up to $20,000 a year from the program.
Below are some additional photos including proclamations Box Tops received from both Fulton and DeKalb Counties:
Atlanta City Council President Caesar Mitchell presents a proclamation declaring April 3, 2014 Box Tops for Education Day to Erica Jensen, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at General Mills during the Box Tops for Education Town Hall Press Conference.
Erica Jensen, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at General Mills accepts a proclamation from Diamond Lewis, director of DeKalb County Television, declaring April 3, 2014 Box Tops for Education Day during the Box Tops for Education Town Hall Press Conference.
Walmart presenting a $2500 check to Beecher Elementary School/ Photo Credit: Megal Alodie
(left to right) Moderator Roland Martin, host of TV One’s “News One Now”; Clark Atlanta University Present Dr. Carlton E. Brown; 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year Jemelleh Coes; former CNN anchor and television personality T.J. Holmes; Erica Jensen, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at General Mills; Ronald Skeete of Georgia Children’s Aid Society; and celebrity mom and Grammy Award®-winning artist Monica during the Box Tops for Education Town Hall.
Monica discussing issue with Rocko while T. J. Holmes looks on
Monica posing with Dr. Carlton Brown, President of Clark Atlanta University/ Photo Credit: Megal Alodie
Photo Credits: Megan Alodie for RayCornelius.com and Box Tops for Education
