District 2 Town Hall: Business & Schools
March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hosted by School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC) invites residents, parents, educators, local business owners, and community stakeholders to a District 2 Town Hall focused on strengthening our education ecosystem.
This moderated panel discussion will create space for honest conversation, shared insight, and community-driven ideas on how we can better support students, families, and schools across District 2.
This gathering is part of OCYC’s Collective Impact / Conversation Wednesday approach, bringing community voices together to help shape stronger outcomes for our youth.
📅 Tuesday, March 18, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Children’s Village
What to Expect:
- Opening remarks from Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
- Moderated panel discussion
- Community Q&A
- Closing remarks from OCYC
- Refreshments provided
Featured Panelists:
- Tina Brown — Nonprofit Representative
- Dr. Linda Anika Roberts — School District Administrator
- Principal Anthony Simons — School Leader
- Ken Naylor — Community Developer, Atlantic Pacific Construction
- Nicole Gates — Local Business Owner
- Chris Norwood — Community Stakeholder & Historian
- Oscar Brennan — Policy & Advocacy
- Metris Batts-Coley, Executive Director, Overton Business Association
Come share your voice and help shape the future of education in District 2.