# data[].attributes.body
It was so lovely learning more about you- thanks for sharing!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your story, Wes! I appreciate the reminder to have fun, and to remember and honor those who helped us get to our current places and spaces!

# data[].attributes.headline
Thank you for sharing your origin story, Wesley! 

# data[].attributes.subject
Thank you for sharing your origin story, Wesley! 

# data[].attributes.body
It was enjoyable to learn about your life, family, passion for educational equity, joyful learning, and serving students, educators, and leaders! I am grateful to work with you! -Jennifer Elemen

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing Wes! It was wonderful to hear about your journey & how you got to where you are now. I enjoyed the dancing video — very cute :)))

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing, Wes! I can see the clear connection between your early experiences in school and your development into the educator you are today - powerful!!

# data[].attributes.headline
I can see the JOY you had as a principal. Thanks for sharing the video from Jean Parker!

# data[].attributes.subject
I can see the JOY you had as a principal. Thanks for sharing the video from Jean Parker!

# data[].attributes.body
I loved the story about your mother renaming you instead of letting the system take that away. Joy as an act of resistance!

# data[].attributes.body
I always appreciate how you center relationships, care, and joy. I loved hearing about the people who shaped you into the wonderful, heartfelt person we get to know today!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your story. Appreciated all the great photos and connections you were making for us.

# data[].attributes.headline
Wes, thank you for sharing more about yourself.  You are a wonderful Colleague!!

# data[].attributes.subject
Wes, thank you for sharing more about yourself.  You are a wonderful Colleague!!

# data[].attributes.body
Loved hearing and learning more about you, Wesley! Thank you for reminding us to enjoy the little things and to always be like water.

# data[].attributes.body
I loved hearing about your story and the powers of great mentors/advocates.

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your journey -- to date --so pleased to still be on the same team after all these years. Dee Dee

# data[].attributes.headline
Thank you Wesley for sharing your journey.  

# data[].attributes.subject
Thank you Wesley for sharing your journey.  

# data[].attributes.body
It’s always delightful to learn more about you and thanks for sharing so generously. You are such a thoughtful leader and a joy to have on the BARA team! I’m grateful for you.

- Erin

# data[].attributes.body
Wesley, Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I so appreciate your vulnerability, humor, and compassion that shine through with your journey. I'm inspired by how you channeled your own experiences in school to serve others and seeing you in action with your students as a dancing werewolf powerfully shows that joy! Thank you for the reminder to have fun and support each other during these times! - Janine

# data[].attributes.headline
Your presence always brings warmth and joy to our shared spaces. Thanks a lot Wesley! Ozge

# data[].attributes.subject
Your presence always brings warmth and joy to our shared spaces. Thanks a lot Wesley! Ozge

# data[].attributes.body
What a lovely representation of your journey and your life. Thank you for your vulnerability and for sharing about your experiences with assimilation and how you still honor the influences of your grandmother and your counselor.

# data[].attributes.body
Thanks for sharing your story Wes! I definitely relate to your anger as a child — being forced to assimilate.

I agree: we should try to have as much fun as we can.

# data[].attributes.body
I think it's time for you to start leading some LP dance parties! So appreciate you sharing your story and your transformation from an angry child to an inspirational adult leader. I love the video of your sources of yin and yang inspiration. -Stacey

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I really appreciated the photos you had of you as a kid, your grandma, and your college counselor!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your story. You are super talented and I enjoy seeing the dedication you have to achieve your goals! Thanks for sharing your story!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you Wes, for sharing your story. I really connected to your story (well, except that part about being a swimmer and a basketball player, LOL)! But I also came here at 8... Thank you for sharing about your amazing grandma.

# data[].attributes.body
What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing your journey and describing how your childhood affected your road to leadership in education. Especially being honest about the frustration of being Asian in America and the pains of assimilation. It sticks with you, and I'm glad it helped you to reach for great things: social justice, and helping young ones learn

Best,

Rae

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Every time I see you around BSE you always have good vibes and it's refreshing to having this energy in our team!

# data[].attributes.body
Thank you for sharing your story! It was wonderful to learn more about your history. Your experiences clearly connect to the why of your work and the impact you have made in the world of education.

-Jessica

# data[].attributes.headline
Thank you for sharing your interesting story, Wesley.

# data[].attributes.subject
Thank you for sharing your interesting story, Wesley.

# data[].attributes.body
It was great to hear your journey in childhood and later on.