More About the MLC

  • The first pilot Microlearning Center (MLC), a concept of Pastor Jerry Davis, III of Emmanuel Connection, Inc. 
  • A residential home that was renovated to provide cost-effective, multi-purpose, multi-functional  timeshare space for community programming and resources to directly support residents and families in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood.
  • The legacy of Mr. & Mrs. Carlton and Jennie Chaney, long time residents of Indianapolis. Mr. Carlton S. Chaney was a pillar of the Martindale-Brightwood community.
  • Owners are Andrew, Carla and Andranise Baxter.

Carlton and Jennie believe in the mantra, “If I Can Help Somebody….” They were…

  • Residents of Martindale-Brightwood community for over 60 years
  • Dedicated and faithful members of the Trinity C.M.E. Church family
  • Believed in and loved family
  • Committed to educational excellence
  • Trailblazers instituting a legacy of … helping youth, individuals, families and the Martindale Brightwood community.  
  • A legacy of uplifting and helping families and the community

Board Members

  • Pastor Jerry E. Davis, III – Chairman – Senior Pastor, Crossroads AME Church
  • Carla L.C. Baxter, CPCU, CIC, LUTCF, ARM, AIM, CPIW- President and Executive Director, Principal Consultant, Baxter & Associates Consulting Services, L.L.C.
  • Michael Coleman, MPA – Vice President, Associate Director, Career Services, EmployIndy, United States Navy
  • Dionne Jones – Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer,- Kid’s Voice
  • Terri Anderson, CPA – Treasurer
  • Pastor Henry Carter – Chaplain, Senior Chaplain for UAW Local 685 AT Chrysler, Pastor Trinity UMC Muncie, IN
  • Captain Gregg Harris – Board Member, Indianapolis Fire Department
  • Dominique Norton – Board Member, Assistant Vice President USI Insurance
  • April Gaines – Board Member, HR Rolls Royce

Advisors:

  • Julia Boone Baker, Community Relations, Crown Hill
  • Andranise L.C. Baxter, Esq., Attorney
  • Keith A. Chaney, Retired Sales Manager
  • Gustanna Moss Chaney, Consultant, Diversity & Inclusion