Celeste Freeman is a Lexington educator and has grounded her work in Social and Racial Justice principles in her 20+ year career in Lexington and as a trained clinical social worker. Ms. Freeman has demonstrated leadership and expertise around Restorative Justice and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. Ms. Freeman has been a School Counselor at Maria Hastings Elementary School since joining Lexington Public Schools and has played an active role in supporting students, staff and families to lead balanced and healthy lives. 

Ms. Freeman collaborated in updating the Windows and Mirrors curriculum to expand vocabulary for children and adults and to invite more open dialogue about identity and inclusion. Prior to that, Ms. Freeman served on the Anti-Bias Bookbag project, as well as many other child-centered projects. Ms. Freeman created the Hastings Equity Team and serves as the co-chair. In support of district-wide improvement, Ms. Freeman serves as a member of the School Health Advisory Task Force, and participates in panels for community dialogue such as "How to Raise Anti-Racist Children.” Ms. Freeman was honored as the 2021 LexPride Parade Ally Marshall for her commitment and lasting impact throughout the Lexington Public School system. A native of Atlanta, Ms. Freeman understands the impact of monuments that erase history and is delighted to be part of an artistic initiative that seeks to correct those wrongs.