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Interesting Fact: I like to hum when I am particularly at peace.
Why TFRE?: I was asked to serve and thought that this would be a good way to have an impact on some policies and procedures involving new teacher interaction with students of color in public schools.
What is your profession?:  Retired educator active in ministry and community programs

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Sheena Ramirez (Director of Recruitment, College of Visual & Performing Arts)

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Sheena Ramirez (Director of Recruitment, College of Visual & Performing Arts)

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Interesting Fact: I was a military brat and born in Germany.
Why TFRE?: We can and should do better for all students who don't have access to higher education.
What is your profession?: I am the director of Recruitment for the College of Visual and Performing Arts here at JMU.

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William Carlton Banks (Community Member)

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William Carlton Banks (Community Member)

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Interesting Fact: I am the 7th of 11 siblings and the only one to graduate from college
Why TFRE?: I want others to learn from my experiences and have better opportunities to grow.
What is your profession?: I am the principal of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach. I have been a secondary principal for 18 years.

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Joi Merritt (Associate Professor, Early, Elementary & Reading Education, College of Education)

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Joi Merritt (Associate Professor, Early, Elementary & Reading Education, College of Education)

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Interesting Fact: I have two brothers and I am the only one who turned down the Marine Corps.
Why TFRE?: I was asked to serve and felt it important to do so because of my experiences and interests.
What is your profession?: I am an associate professor of science education in the Early, Elementary and Reading Education (ELED) in the College of Education.

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Diana Meza (Instructor, Learning, Technology & Leadership, College of Education)

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Diana Meza (Instructor, Learning, Technology & Leadership, College of Education)

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Interesting Fact: I am bilingual (English and Spanish)
Why TFRE?: I would love JMU to become more diverse and I want to help with those efforts.
What is your profession?: I am an instructor in the Learning, Technology & Leadership Education (LTLE) department. I am also a doctorate student.

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Ruthie Bosch (Associate Professor, College of Education)

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Ruthie Bosch (Associate Professor, College of Education)

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Interesting Fact: When I am stressed, I go to Michael's and look at the art supplies to relax.
Why TFRE?:  I was asked to participate and since I teach about Educational Justice, I welcomed the opportunity.
What is your profession?:  I am a professor in the Educational Foundations & Exceptionalities (EFEX) department.

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Oris Griffin (Professor, Special Advisor to the Dean, College of Education on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

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Oris Griffin (Professor, Special Advisor to the Dean, College of Education on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

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Interesting Fact: I've been at JMU for 30 years.
Why TFRE?: My passion centers around equity and inclusion for all.
What is your profession?: Professor in Learning Learning Technology and Leadership Education

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Interesting Fact: I have been on five international mission trips, two to Haiti and three to Liberia!
Why TFRE?: Given the current events in our country, I knew I had to do something.  When I heard about the TFRE I felt it was the perfect way to help work towards a better future for JMU, Harrisonburg students and minorities, and the entire community, which has so greatly improved my own future.
What is your profession?: I am a senior Justice Studies major and plan on going to law school to study criminal defense.

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Interesting Fact: I'm a Washington Football Team Fan for Life!
Why TFRE?: Diversity Education and Early Childhood Education is my passion.
What is your profession?: Retired Elementary Teacher

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Joanne Gabbin (Professor, Founder and Director, Furious Flower Poetry Center)

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Joanne Gabbin (Professor, Founder and Director, Furious Flower Poetry Center)

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Interesting Fact: I was tongue-tied as a youngster.
Why TFRE?: Since 1955 when I saw the photograph of the slain Emmett Till, I realized that I would have to act intentionally to protect myself and others from racial hatred. So I decided to teach.
What is your profession?:  I am the director of the Furious Flower Poetry Center, a professor of English, and a literary activist.

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Amanda Randall (Co- Director, Training & Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)

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Amanda Randall (Co- Director, Training & Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)

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Interesting Fact: I just randomly became allergic to tuna and salmon. (sad face)
Why TFRE?: I was asked to serve but now I feel like it's pushing me to be honest with some of my own experiences and expose some of my truths.
What is your profession?: I am a special educator who now trains teachers in VA.

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Chris Carlberg (he/him), Assistant Director of Admissions

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Chris Carlberg (he/him), Assistant Director of Admissions

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Interesting Fact: Winter is my favorite season! I love cold and snowy weather!
Why TFRE?: I was asked to participate, too, and said yes because of the importance of our work.
What is your profession?: As an Assistant Director of Admissions for JMU, I recruit prospective students from Loudoun County. I am also an Adjunct Instructor of History and teach History 150 at JMU, which is a Gen Ed course in Cluster One.

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Diane Strawbridge (Executive Director, Student Access and Inclusion, Centennial Scholars Program)

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Diane Strawbridge (Executive Director, Student Access and Inclusion, Centennial Scholars Program)

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Interesting Fact: I am going to be a grandmother next year.
Why TFRE?: I was also asked to participate.
What is your profession?: I am a higher education administrator who has worked with college aged students for 30+ years.