The Black Cultural Centre / Society is pleased to welcome Mr. Ben Thomas to the staff as an Education Program Developer. After spending two summers (2015 & 2016) at the Centre as a summer student, Ben was glad to return in this new role.
Born and raised in Dartmouth, NS, a graduate of both Acadia University and the University of Windsor (Ontario) where he earned bachelor's degrees in Theatre Studies and Education respectively. As the Education Program Developer Ben will join Executive Director Russell Grosse and Program Coordinator Rielle Williams in fostering a greater level of educational resources and program at the Centre and resources to share African Nova Scotian Culture and Heritage.
Ben is looking forward to improving the programming the Centre offers to schools on field trips.
"I also look forward to engaging with school boards and educators, both locally and province wide, with a goal to help make African Nova Scotian history a bigger, and more important part of classrooms in Nova Scotia. For too long, it seems as though the rich and vibrant history of African Nova Scotian people has been on the back burner in our school system, and I hope to be able to help the next generation of students be the most educated and inspired generation of students yet. Since a young age I have had a passion for education and teaching people, and I look forward to my time at the Centre."
-Ben ThomasWe are pleased to have Ben as part of the team at the Centre. Welcome Ben!
- R. Grosse
