vol. 253 / hollee

vol. 253 / HOLLEE

VOL. 253 / HOLLEE

Meet this week's guest editor, Dr. Hollee Freeman! A nationally certified educator with over 30 years of experience in K-12, higher education, and educational administration, Dr. Freeman is dedicated to transformative STEM learning. A TEDx and Creative Mornings RVA speaker, her work on education reform, DEI, and teaching practices has been featured in books, podcasts, and articles. She is also a self-published author of five children’s books and develops custom curricula for schools and organizations.

Beyond education, Dr. Freeman is a beekeeper, filmmaker, and radio host. She manages nine honeybee colonies through City Bees RVA and leads several ventures, including the Hollee Freeman Foundation and Freeman Educational & Business Consulting LLC. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures, crafting, and watercolor painting. A passionate traveler, she dreams of conducting global research on beekeeping.

Take it away, Hollee...

Oakwood Arts

Oakwood Arts opens the door to creativity and career opportunities, breaking down barriers to make the arts and creative industries accessible to all. Through dynamic community engagement, inspiring programs, and hands-on learning experiences, they spark imagination and empower individuals to turn their passions into professions. From mastering cutting-edge digital tools to building the technical skills essential for success, Oakwood Arts’ classes and workshops prepare students to thrive in the ever-evolving world of creative work.

Vitals:

Oakwood Arts / Donate Here / 3511 P Street

The Fourth Trimester at St. Luke Legacy Center

The Fourth Trimester Mental Health Program supports new parents through the challenges of early parenthood. It offers free mental health screenings for mothers and fathers, outpatient therapy sessions, and monthly postpartum group support on the fourth Sunday of each month.

Vitals:

The Fourth Trimester Mental Health Program / Sunday, January 26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm / FREE / St. Luke Legacy Center, 900 St. James Street Suite. 100

SoulCare with Zawadi

Join Zawadi Nyong’o on Wed, Jan 29th for the first SoulCare With Zawadi Session of 2025! This event will be held LIVE on the Insight Timer platform during the first New Moon of the year. This is an opportunity to do a final clearing of 2024 and prepare for the year ahead. Zawadi creates sacred spaces for Black womxn to rest, restore, rewild, reconnect with their souls, and remember who they truly are.

Vitals:

SoulCare with Zawadi: New Beginnings / Wednesday, January 29, 12:00 pm / FREE / Insight Timer

More About Hollee...

Dr. Hollee Freeman shares her passion for beekeeping and Richmond through free monthly honey tastings and book readings centered on City Bees, a book she co-authored celebrating pollinators and the city’s cultural landmarks. Each event features unique, seasonal honey varietals. Stay connected by following on Instagram and Facebook and subscribing to the Hollee Freeman Foundation newsletter for updates.

As a state-certified apprentice beekeeper, Dr. Freeman also offers the Honeybees and Me course, a 6-month self-paced program with live group sessions and optional apiary visits. Enrollment is open until January 30th—Register Here to join this one-of-a-kind experience!

Stay connected and inspired through social media and the newsletter—let’s grow and learn together!

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