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Melissa - Lincoln—I’m here because I’m very involved in social justice issues in the community, and I think it is very valuable to us as a district to know which people here are like-minded for working together and supporting each other within our schools. 

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Melissa - Lincoln—I’m here because I’m very involved in social justice issues in the community, and I think it is very valuable to us as a district to know which people here are like-minded for working together and supporting each other within our schools. 

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Melissa - Lincoln—I have background and community connections to offer to staff. I can also support staff and coordinate trainings and resources as needed. I also offer a pipeline to Hogan. 

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Melissa - Lincoln—I have background and community connections to offer to staff. I can also support staff and coordinate trainings and resources as needed. I also offer a pipeline to Hogan. 

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Melissa - Lincoln—I want to be able to gather people and establish us together as a collective. We have resources for teachers and I want to be sure that people have what they need and want to use and provide support

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Melissa - Lincoln—I want to be able to gather people and establish us together as a collective. We have resources for teachers and I want to be sure that people have what they need and want to use and provide support

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A DRIVE to create an EQUITABLE educational system that respects, honors, and supports ALL people and every facet of their identities.

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Reaching out to people, conversations, gathering, providing ongoing resources... 🌈🌟

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TO WALK THE WALK. Learn, learn, learn, learn.... connect, support, share, and continue moving our district and community forward ♥️😁🦋 ⤴️

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To connect with others who want to do this important work and a reminder from Alyssa

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A desire to know how I can best provide services for ALL students irregardless of what society may consider to be barriers.

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Adding to skills to use with diverse students

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Build my skill set.

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To have a sense of empowerment over my own lens or view of the world I interact in.

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My strength is with LGBTQ issues

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To learn more ways to be an ally. To keep learning to expand my own lens. To hear more stories of others experiences.

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Being able to provide resources and materials that are equitable and academic in nature.

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Being an ally and connecting with community members

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To get connected with like-minded people and build a strong support team.

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To find others who value social justice and equity for our students and their families

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I would like to come along my colleagues to work for social justice within our schools.

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln          I'm here because I know I have so much to learn about social justice issues, but I am also aware of the HUGE amount of work we all have to do in schools for our students.  The more I learn, the more interested I get.  I have to admit, the more aware I am, the more observant I am, and the more observant I am, the more concerned I am.  This is a very important journey to embark upon.

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln          I'm here because I know I have so much to learn about social justice issues, but I am also aware of the HUGE amount of work we all have to do in schools for our students.  The more I learn, the more interested I get.  I have to admit, the more aware I am, the more observant I am, and the more observant I am, the more concerned I am.  This is a very important journey to embark upon.

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I came here today because of the intense need to dismantle the system of racism that exists in this country and very much in the school system.  I came here today because I have seen too many students of colour in distress at our schools.  I came here today because I am White, and I need to do something about it.

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Continuing on a path of providing equitable education practices for my students

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I am interested in new ideas to reach all students. Doing things the way they’ve always been done is not proving successful.

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To teach others and bring them along with myself & others!  We need to do this together.

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I want to add more to my toolbox and help advocate for students/people of color. I would also like to help educate my peers about social justice issues.

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Helping people from traditionally marginalized populations become self advocates regarding their education, their healthcare, and their overall personal development

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I have taught in various places around the US and in the world which gives me a unique perspective when working with students and colleagues.

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To know what I don’t know. And apply it. Successfully.

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln                   My personal goal for this work is to 1) continue to learn and grow as an individual in a community of many peoples, 2) put passion into action, 3) to learn strategies to educate others--strategies that turn people inward instead of outward. (I struggle with that last part of #3 right now at times...)

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln                   My personal goal for this work is to 1) continue to learn and grow as an individual in a community of many peoples, 2) put passion into action, 3) to learn strategies to educate others--strategies that turn people inward instead of outward. (I struggle with that last part of #3 right now at times...)

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I live social justice-it is my middle name.

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Encourage others to take the journey and understand that being a social justice teacher or advocate isn’t about achieving perfection but continual improvement.

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I'm here to learn more about the social justice issues in our schools and community and how to help all of our students. I'm here to be with others that see inequities and are looking to acknowledge and make change.

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln                   Teaching Reading and Writing, my role in the classroom could be used as a means to give all students a voice as well as help students hear from many perspectives.  Creating a culture of dignity and respect in my classroom and being willing to listen and learn myself is key, not to mention to be willing to acknowledge that I am not "all knowing."

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Paula Johnson--Lincoln                   Teaching Reading and Writing, my role in the classroom could be used as a means to give all students a voice as well as help students hear from many perspectives.  Creating a culture of dignity and respect in my classroom and being willing to listen and learn myself is key, not to mention to be willing to acknowledge that I am not "all knowing."

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Expand my knowledge about current issues of social justice. I want to be involved locally in movements to help others find equity

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My favorite people <3 To continue the conversation.....

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Reach out to families and staff

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Personal Goal:
Learn more about our community and the kids that are in our schools. Make change in the small sphere I have influence over.

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As a school counselor I am constantly searching for resources to help our students learn more about themselves and others. It is my passion to empower the underrepresented kids.

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Live it, breathe it, embody it.

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Safe place here at school in my room

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I can empower students by listening to them and validating their experiences.  I can help empower colleagues by encouraging them when they do acts of antiracism and by offering constructive feedback when I hear not-so-great things happen.  Actually doing that is the terrifying part.  I could easily offer resources and offer insights that I have gathered from the books I read and the documentaries I watch.

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A role, showing up, meeting people where they are at......LOTS :)

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My goal is to keep reading books and keep watching documentaries and keep finding out the intricate ways that my privilege and bias play a role in my life and keep supporting my students of colour and keep finding more people who are on the same path and build more courage to confront colleagues but first to build more skills on how to approach people without turning them away.

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Alyssa Gray's e-mail.  I am interested in the Equity journey, and building my toolkit/skill set.  I am a mom of 2 young girls, and I want to make sure they grow up to wonderful humans.

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Michelle M. Powell -- I want to raise my children (biological and not -- students)  see & make the world as equal and socially just as possible.  It took me 32 years to look at myself.

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Michelle M. Powell -- I want to raise my children (biological and not -- students)  see & make the world as equal and socially just as possible.  It took me 32 years to look at myself.

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"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better." -- Maya Angelou