The Canopy Club Presents:

Better Schools, Brighter Futures

(Early Event)

14+

FREE EVENT

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Doors: 6pm | Show: 6pm

RED ROOM

Unit 4 Election Party

Better Schools, Brighter Futures
Friday, March 29th, 2025
at The Canopy Club

6pm doors / 6pm event
Unit 4 Election Party

FREE ENTRY 🆓
14+ to enter 🚷
Dontations accepted 💰

Join candidates Ronald Baker Sr., Grace Kang, Karl Geissler, & Charles Jarrel Young as they highlight the importance of voting for better schools.

Ronald Baker, a proud veteran and Officer of the US Navy Nurse Corps, has dedicated his career to service and care, both in the military and as a Registered Advanced Practice Nurse. His work in healthcare continues to impact the well-being of many, but his passion extends beyond nursing to the future of our children. As a passionate advocate for Unit 4 Public Schools, Ronald is focused on driving meaningful change within the district. He is committed to closing the educational gap, raising academic standards, and cultivating a positive, supportive culture in our schools. Ronald is dedicated to addressing the critical staff shortages that challenge our educators, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to create thriving classrooms.

Grace Kang has lived in the Champaign-Urbana area for 16 years. She has four children in various grade levels in Unit 4 schools. She has all of her BA, MA, and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign in Curriculum & Instruction. Grace has taught public elementary and middle schools for 10 years and is a public-school advocate. She participated in the PTA as a member and in leadership, and served on various Unit 4 scholarship and EEE committees. Lastly, she works as an Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy at a university nearby.

A resident of Champaign since 1993, Karl Geissler served as teaching aide at Centennial High School and a coach at Edison until 1997 while working on his MS in Kinesiology at the University of Illinois. He went into professional coaching and then into the field of sports construction. Married to Dorie, an instructor at Parkland College and the University of Illinois, they raised two sons who are successful products of Unit 4. He currently serves as a volunteer coach at Centennial High School working with the soccer and track and field programs, and is on the board of directors for the Rockets Track Club.

Meet Charles Young. A dedicated LSW, therapist, social justice advocate, C-U community resident, UIUC alum, father of 2, hip-hop artist, and barber with a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults. With extensive experience in child welfare, community mental health, and mentoring, Charles incorporates creative approaches such as music, service navigation, and community initiatives to support those in need of overcoming emotional, career, and financial challenges. Charles addresses emotional regulation, school difficulties, and self-esteem issues while fostering supportive relationships.