The Essence of E.E.
Essential Education is a national non-profit dedicated to bettering the public
education system. By providing equal access to informative resources, exciting opportunities to underprivileged youth, & empowering support to students in greater need, Essential Education is revolutionizing public schooling as we know it.
Past Events
We've been investing in the future for a long, long time.
Check out the previous campaigns, activities, and impacts Essential Education
has held and made.
Nicolette
Martinez
Former teacher, CPSD Financial Adviser
A previous Chicago Public School teacher herself, Nicolette Martinez is a master of knowledge in the public school system. A current financial adviser for her former district, Martinez specializes in how the budgeting within the system directly affects students. She is a beacon for equitable education.
Dr. Elinor Williams
PhD, researcher, expert
Co-writer of the phenomenal essay "The Distribution of School Resources in the United States," Dr. Williams will be blessing our audience with her expertise at our upcoming gala. She is currently researching post-Covid school district budgeting, a primary concern
of Essential Education.
Noel Candelaria
Secretary-Treasurer of NEA, former teacher
Former teacher, aide, and special education instructor, Mr. Candelaria now uses his position as the Secretary-Treasurer to benefit students of all races, abilities, etc. He will speak at our gala to elaborate on what is being done at a national level for the U.S. public schooling system's budgeting.