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That courageous conversations are critical for our students success, but is difficult to do without a simple acknowledgment of it being an issue from leadership. What I did take away is that I have to continue that journey, as it's a process although it's disheartening at times.

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That courageous conversations are critical for our students success, but is difficult to do without a simple acknowledgment of it being an issue from leadership. What I did take away is that I have to continue that journey, as it's a process although it's disheartening at times.

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I enjoyed the information provided. This is a needed activity throughout the county.

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Be able to have those uncomfortable conversations and advocate for my students as well as be culturally competent!

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The entire faculty needs this seminar!!

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Research more about the political and cultural experiences of our kids who come straight from Guatemala and other countries.

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Continue to be brave myself to tackle this conversation for staff who do not want to hear it

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Continue to be brave myself to tackle this conversation for staff who do not want to hear it

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I have to be brave I’m discussing cultural competency when others are not. I have begun a book club for culturally responsive pedagogy and I want to make sure it’s a brave place and that as educators we challenge ourselves in cultural competence.

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Be the best you can be to include all students, make them all feel important! 

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Be the best you can be to include all students, make them all feel important! 

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Being able to separate race and class and religion and sexual identity. Cultural competency is having a broad mindset. Continue to learn and understand various cultural competencies.

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Know your students and community. It’s all about building relationships and making connections. “Fair is not everybody getting the same thing. Fair is everybody getting what they need to be successful.”

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There needs to be more conversations within our schools about the “Why Me?”  Teachers and administrators need to remember why we are here and how we affect those around us. 

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There needs to be more conversations within our schools about the “Why Me?”  Teachers and administrators need to remember why we are here and how we affect those around us. 

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I’m reminded that every student has a story, just as we all do. Our stories translate into how we interact with them and in how our interactions are perceived by them. Always give kids the benefit of the doubt and maintain generosity of spirit when interacting with others, and everyone will be okay.

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Bring this activity to my staff and teachers so we can continue our conversations in connection with Christopher Endim’s book.

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We, as educators, must always be culturally aware and responsive.  It is so easy to go to your bias/stereotypes for answers; however, there are always many perceptions.  We need to dig deep to get to the root for answers.  Empower and build confidence in students to be an equalizer!

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This session reminds me that we HAVE to have these conversations at our school. The conversation cannot only be related to data, student behavior, etc. We have to engage in these conversations so we all are reminded to be aware of our perceptions.

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Separating issues of class and race is critical for the conversation.