Miki Conn is an artist, storyteller, poet, writer and community organizer. Her African and Native American heritage inspired her interest in indigenous arts and multiculturalism. Her travels inspired her exploration of the myths, legends, arts and belief systems of many lands.

A graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Miki’s family integrated Delmar. Miki was the only black student there from 1957 when she began middle school to 1962 when she graduated from high school. This was time when the community did not welcome African Americans; her experiences there motivated her activism in the Civil Rights Movement.

“I have been fortunate enough to have had Dr. Lisa Carr as a graduate professor, mentor and now as a colleague. Doc is committed to helping others reach their full potential while fostering a sense of community and belonging in everyone she works with. Her educational background and diverse life experiences make her an irreplaceable asset in our school community. I am a better educator, and more importantly, a person because of Dr. Carr.”
- Mr. Doemel BCHS Principal