Let's Talk About From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond

Help us commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Week with this "talk show" style discussion about Dr. Dave Markward's memoir, From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America. 

Augustana College graduate, former Moline teacher/coach, and Superintendent of Rock Island-Milan Public Schools, Dr. Dave Markward, sits down to discuss his stirring and enlightening memoir with Augustana College graduate and Moline businessman, Brett Carter. Autographed books will be on sale at the program with all profits benefiting the Moline Coal Valley School District.

About Dave Markward: Dave Markward has dedicated his professional life to public education, serving as a trusted source of knowledge for five decades. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School (Iowa) and Augustana College (Illinois), Dave earned two advanced degrees from Western Illinois University and a doctorate from Illinois State University. He started his career as a junior high school science teacher, then served as a coach, principal, school district superintendent (including Rock Island-Milan School District and Cedar Rapids Community School District), college instructor and educational consultant. His first book, Free the Teachers: A Guide to Joyful Teaching and Learning, is dedicated to productive education reform. In his latest work, From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America, Dave delves into the complex world of racism. His memoir is a testament to his unwavering belief in humanity and the power of education to effect change. 

About Brett Carter: Brett is a partner in True’s Financial Services Practice, specializing in C-suite, board director, VP and other executive-level searches for clients in all sectors of the insurance industry. Before joining True, Brett held the position of Managing Director at The Jacobson Group, a boutique search firm exclusively dedicated to insurance. With over 20 years of direct insurance experience, including roles at Munich Re US P&C, American Modern, Travelers, and State Farm, Brett excels in strategic consultation regarding talent acquisition, leadership and corporate culture. Brett’s passion for innovation, organizational excellence, and strong communication skills translate into expert executive search and selection consulting for his insurance clients. He is also a sought-after thought leader, speaker, and panelist at many industry events and conferences. As a diversity champion, Brett serves as President of the National African American Insurance Association Chicago Chapter and contributes to various industry committees promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Brett also serves as a Board Director for Ascentra Credit Union. Brett holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing/advertising from Augustana College and an MBA from the University of Arizona Global Campus, along with industry accreditations including Associate in Claims, Certified Insurance Counselor, and Certified Personal Risk Manager.