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I’d love to contribute by creating spaces where we feel seen, heard, and celebrated. I bring experience in mentorship, resource-building, and storytelling—and I’m always happy to share tools, strategies, or just a listening ear. Whether it’s helping someone shape a grant idea or affirming a moment of doubt, I want to be part of the glue that holds us together. Our brilliance is multiplied when we build together.

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I hope to receive honest connection, gentle accountability, and the kind of joy that comes from being in community with other powerful women of color. I want to learn from your wisdom, be stretched by your courage, and reminded that I don’t have to carry everything alone. I’m here to grow, to heal, and to dream alongside you

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I bring my listening ears. I'm here to listen and learn from the group, very excited.

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I don't have needs, but I am excited to learn from this group and then take it into my classroom if I can.

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I can talk about my experiences, lead when necessary, and contribute time.

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I hope to learn about other people and BIPOC cultures so that I can better help all students in my district grow and fell seen.

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I would like to help connect educators in primary and secondary education with CWU. I think this could help us as BIPOC educators and our students from underrepresented communities.

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I am trying to build personal and professional connections with fellow educators in the state and have a better sense of the realities of my students coming to CWU.

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I want to contribute to this group by being a reliable team member who brings positive energy, strong communication, and a problem-solving mindset. I’m committed to sharing ideas, supporting others, and helping maintain a culture of trust and accountability. I also hope to use my strengths—whether it's organization, creativity, or technical skills—to help us achieve our goals and continuously improve. Growth comes from collaboration, and I'm ready to contribute in whatever way is needed to move the group forward.

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I hope to receive opportunities to grow—both personally and professionally through shared experiences, constructive feedback, and collaboration with others. I value learning from different perspectives, building meaningful connections, and being part of a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and succeed. Ultimately, I hope to gain not just skills or knowledge, but also a sense of purpose and belonging within the group.

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I would like to contribute by bringing joy around the people who bring joy by connecting with others. 

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I hope to lead others and build a community with others in my district. 

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I bring a strong willingness to learn and grow. I also bring passion, curiosity, and joy! I love building and maintaining community. 

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I hope to receive a sense of community and validation. I also hope to gain tools that will help me navigate mentoring in white spaces as a woman of color. Lastly, I hope to find resources and tools I can share with the beginning career teachers I support. 

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I plan to contribute to our collective growth by being my authentic self, staying open-minded, and practicing active listening. Some of my strengths include my ability to seek understanding, mediate challenges, remain judgment-free (like Planet Fitness), and maintain a positive outlook. 

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To build a network to lean on during challenging times at work, to ensure that I'm a strong mentor for those I serve as a new AP, and to gain knowledge that I can share with others in the future. 

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I have manynyears in education in various roles and have experienced the ebbs and flows of how POC are seen, ir not seen, and I can navigate difficult conversations, while speaking my truths to advocate for those who can't. 

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I would like to learn all that Nakia has to offer and then through my experience and training , i believe I can help mentor or assist in areas that Nakia may need me to assist. I have some experience but also super excited to learn.

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To connect with others and learn resources that can assist me to move my district, school and students in the right direction towards promoting equity and diversity.

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I would like to contribute to our collective growth by being a positive presence who is engaged and willing to listen and learn. I want to bring and live into my values in this space: humility, justice, compassion, etc. 

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I hope to grow and develop my skills as an educator and a school community member. I want to learn from others because I know there a lot of cool, smart people in this community.

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I enjoy sharing my creativeness to help build connections with others. I enjoy communicating and learning about other people because it reminds me that I am not alone in this work. I also bring problem solving skills - I enjoy helping others find solutions 

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I am looking forward to connecting with other educators in the area and learning more skills that will continue to help me in my journey and the work I strive for everyday. Community is really important for me. 

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by creating a safe space where everyone feels seen and heard and everyone matters

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I hope to make others coming into this profession feel safe and feel seen and heard as well

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Share experiences in a safe space, good listening from a place of reference using my journey in education to help others. Positive place to bring joy.

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Learning about others, showing up as a person of color in a space where our voices are not always heard, but we are here, I am here and can help others.

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I would like to contribute by being a listening ear, i have strengths of being adaptable and flexible as well as being passionate about the work i do. I want those around me to know that they are not alone in the work they do and we all have something in common by being in this cohort together. 

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I hope to receive a wealth of knowledge to my peers who are also working within the education system. I would like to learn how to have those hard conversations with those in power without being in fear of retaliation. I would also love to gain more confidence and lose the fear of being negatively perceived by others. 

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My personal experience to support the learning of those with less years in the field. I am very critical within the conversations because agreements don't let us grow. Growth comes after different perspectives and ideas are confronted. I rarely agree with statements because in my nature I always find a different point of view to debate.

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My expectation is to receive the same I am giving. Disagreements that confront my judgement so we can debate and grow beyond perceiving things under different lenses. I also will embrace the hope the newer educators in the education field will provide to our cohort.

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I’m bring a listening ear, resource sharing mindset, and experiences. 

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I am hoping to meet others with similar experiences who I can collaborate with feel validated by and help validate others’ experiences. I hope to find people who can push me and who I can push towards growth as well.

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I am a beginner in this community, but I can offer what I do well in my areas.  I can provide math resources, financial literacy resources and Korean language resources. If you need positive & inspiring energy, please let me know. 

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I would like to have a mentor who checks in if I am doing right.  I am ready to  have some challengies, so  I can grow. 

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I am good at listening, I care about people and want to offer help when I can. I want to learn from others to continue my professional growth as a 1st year administrator :) I also can and have had the difficult conversations with folks around race, I dont shy away from those conversations, I face it head on, I have learned through many different experiences and can offer resources, strategies etc.  

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I hope we can build a network where we can all support each other from where ever we are. 

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I would like to contribute my experience as a first generation, Latina, social worker who is passionate about the work and an advocate for those who cannot use their voices. I would also like to contribute my active listening, supportive skills and be a safe and welcoming person to all. 

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I would like to learn from other people and their experiences. Specifically surrounding how to navigate being in white spaces without feeling like I have to shrink myself to fit in and/or be welcomed. Most importantly, I am excited to be in a safe, welcoming and supportive BIPOC community.

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Humor and honesty are my favorite gifts that I want to bring into this space. I love sharing stories and listening to those that are shared with me as well.

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I think I'm learning that this will be an opportunity to grow my community and my identity as not only an educator, but an authentic one that brings my truth into spaces. 

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I have been a trainer of AP English Language teachers throughout the country. Teachers of color and other teachers have benefited from my example. And it’s reciprocal as I learn and continue to be inspired by younger teachers. 

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Infusions of empathy and inclusion inspire me and keep me fueled. The fuel is love, kindness, and hope that l need. 

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I'd love to contribute by actively listening and participating in the work being done. I was fortunate to be a part of an inclusive and supportive but I know that is not often the case. I'm looking forward to being a part of a mentorship program for educators in Tacoma.

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I hope to find ways to collaborate around what this looks like for Tacoma Public schools. 

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I'm committed to shared growth, accountability, and mutual care, and I value spaces where everyone can show up as their full selves. I also bring a sense of humor and steadiness, especially during times of change or conflict.

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I hope to receive honest connection, mutual accountability, and space to grow alongside others. I value a community where feedback is shared with care, differences are met with curiosity, and everyone is committed to both individual and collective healing.

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I am a passionate middle school teacher who is in her 2nd year of teaching. Collaborating, sharing stories & brining joy are some of my best gifts. Doing this through mindfulness or movement is something I’d love to share with everyone. 

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As a new teacher, I’d love to get some resources and support as I move forward in a predominantly white community, a place where the student makeup does not match the staff makeup and they are often left out - I want to make sure they feel like they belong. 

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I hope to contribute by sharing my experiences as an educator and collaborator. I bring creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to building inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen and valued. My strengths include deep listening, connecting ideas from different perspectives, and encouraging others to express their voices. I also enjoy sharing resources, strategies, and encouragement to help others grow in their work and passions.

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I plan to engage in honest dialogue, receive mutual support, and draw inspiration from this community. I value spaces where I can learn from others’ diverse experiences and practices, and where vulnerability and growth are encouraged. My need is for a community where I can both be challenged and supported—a space that nurtures reflection, creativity, and shared purpose as we journey together.

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To be honest, I'm struggling to come up with what I can contribute and what my strengths are.  I can share what my experience has been so far after completing my first year of teaching. 

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I am looking forward to learning from and with everyone.  I am hoping that our conversations will help me think through some questions I have about myself as an educator of color.  For example, what do students think when they see an Asian teacher teaching math? Does that feed into the stereotype?

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I bring a growth mindset to this community and an optimistic outlook. 

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I am excited to connect with fellow educators of color! It is so special to have the opportunity to build community with individuals who share the same passion for education, while learning and growing together in our leadership.

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I am a lifelong learner and open to coaching. My focus is on centering my students, particularly those with limited access to literacy due to their educational experiences or diverse needs. I strive to recognize and appreciate my students' expertise, drawing from their funds of knowledge and varied backgrounds.

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I would like to build my confidence in terms of student advocacy through reading and collaborating with my cohort groups.

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Cultural appreciation and exploration are at the center of my background in education. I have worked abroad and brought students to study abroad. I can speak on the value and importance of international educational experiences. I also have worked in adult basic education and love to talk with others about advocating for better education systems as low literacy rates in adults is an issue that isn't regognized enough.

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I want to listen and learn from this community. More confidence as an educational leader (I want to be louder and more assertive in all spaces). Networking for resilience and opportunity. JOY!

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I’m here to listen, learn and share what I know. I care deeply about making our spaces more supportive for BIPOC educators, and I believe the best way to do that is by working together. 

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I want to figure out how we can make things better, together. I want to join a community in which I am understood and where I don’t feel like I am the only one advocating for change. 

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I would love to share my personal experiences and how they made me the person I am today - caring, compassionate, kind, empathetic, and more. We all have gifts that we can bring - I am an open ear and supportive person.

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I hope to receive empathy from others in a society where many feel excluded/like they don't belong.

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I would like to share research I have conducted on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.

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My plan is to start National Board Certification next year, and I am hoping I could meet a mentor here to help me during this process.

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I would like to contribute to community with my optimism spirit, having active listening ears and the ability to relate and build relationships with the students.

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What I hope to obtain is the understanding how to effectively build nurturing relationships between students and staff and families 

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I’m excited to be part of this space and community of leaders. I hope to contribute to our collective growth by sharing ideas and strategies that build educator capacity for equity-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive leadership. My gift is creating connections (between people, practices, and purpose), so that our collective learning translates into meaningful change for students and communities.

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From this community, I hope to receive renewed perspective, honest dialogue, and spaces for reflection that challenge and stretch my leadership. I’m eager to learn from others’ lived experiences and leadership stories as we navigate the balance between courage, compassion, and sustainable growth.