Box Tops for Education Town Hall

Program seeks to increase parental engagement in education.

Stepping Up for Education - BET Networks joined with the General Mills program Box Tops for Education in hosting a Town Hall discussion to strengthen active parental engagement in our children’s primary education at Spelman College on Jan. 24.  From left: Moderator and Executive Editor of Politic365.com Jeff Johnson, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum, and Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman.  (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography) 

1 / 10

Stepping Up for Education - BET Networks joined with the General Mills program Box Tops for Education in hosting a Town Hall discussion to strengthen active parental engagement in our children’s primary education at Spelman College on Jan. 24. From left: Moderator and Executive Editor of Politic365.com Jeff Johnson, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum, and Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography) 

Town Hall Begins - Participants take questions from the audience. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

2 / 10

Town Hall Begins - Participants take questions from the audience. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

Attendees - Educators and parents from the Atlanta area come to check out the dialogue. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

3 / 10

Attendees - Educators and parents from the Atlanta area come to check out the dialogue. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

Engagement - A participant asked panelists a question about the program.(Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

4 / 10

Engagement - A participant asked panelists a question about the program.(Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

Stars Shine for Education - From Left: Jeff Johnson, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum and Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

5 / 10

Stars Shine for Education - From Left: Jeff Johnson, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum and Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

ADVERTISEMENT
Nicole Ari Parker - (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

6 / 10

Nicole Ari Parker - (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

Supporting Atlanta - “It’s an honor to have the support of the city of Atlanta and our engaging panelists to unite on an important topic that ultimately affects our future,” said Box Tops Brand Manager Tommy Hillman, seen here with Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

7 / 10

Supporting Atlanta - “It’s an honor to have the support of the city of Atlanta and our engaging panelists to unite on an important topic that ultimately affects our future,” said Box Tops Brand Manager Tommy Hillman, seen here with Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

A Call to Action - Panelists took questions from the media about the program, reminding them that the Box Tops for Education Town Hall is a call-to-action to get parents, teachers and community members involved and help children succeed in school. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

8 / 10

A Call to Action - Panelists took questions from the media about the program, reminding them that the Box Tops for Education Town Hall is a call-to-action to get parents, teachers and community members involved and help children succeed in school. (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

10 Under 35 Contest Winner - The grand prize winner of the 10 Under 35 Contest earned $10,000 for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip to the Town Hall to meet with Jeff Johnson and Box Tops for Education's Tommy Hillman.  (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

9 / 10

10 Under 35 Contest Winner - The grand prize winner of the 10 Under 35 Contest earned $10,000 for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, a $1,000 cash prize and a trip to the Town Hall to meet with Jeff Johnson and Box Tops for Education's Tommy Hillman.  (Photo: Courtesy Box Tops Town Hall/Joe Dickie Photography)

City of Atlanta Declares Box Tops for Education Day - City of Atlanta Chief of Staff Candace L. Byrd presented a proclamation declaring Jan. 24, 2013, "Box Tops for Education Day" to Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman. (Photo: General Mills, Inc.)

10 / 10

City of Atlanta Declares Box Tops for Education Day - City of Atlanta Chief of Staff Candace L. Byrd presented a proclamation declaring Jan. 24, 2013, "Box Tops for Education Day" to Box Tops for Education Brand Manager Tommy Hillman. (Photo: General Mills, Inc.)