Your Name is your Identity by Annette Gilbert https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3 Reflect on one of the following quote from the three media pieces that were shared. en-us 2021-06-15 15:17:19 UTC 2021-06-29 15:18:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229498 It's so important to learn to say a name properly. It's their name!  Whether they act like they want it pronounced correctly or not.  I value you.  You are important.  I want to take the time to learn to say your name properly.

]]> 2021-06-29 14:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229498 I feel that by renaming themselves a 'north american' name is loosing their identity. They shouldn't be ashamed of their name and culture https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229672

]]> 2021-06-29 14:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229672 This reminds me of a student in Kari's class who changed his name last year. I felt bad that we were saying it so wrong that his parents felt the need to change his name. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229761 2021-06-29 14:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229761 I have an old-fashioned name that was made famous by a movie - often teased as a kid, people think they have to talk about Toto, spell it incorrectly as Dorthy (happened five times this week alone) etc.etc. Let's remember some people are just mean and can tease anyone about a name. Next time you feel the need to comment on anyone's name, just don't. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229814 2021-06-29 14:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229814 "What's in a name... me" https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229966 2021-06-29 14:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630229966 How can anyone mess up "Sheetal"? jefferyrobinson https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230134 2021-06-29 14:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230134 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230604 Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported by their community and able to share/celebrate their identity.]]> 2021-06-29 14:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230604 The boards mission statement is for students to feel safe, accepted and included. If students are afraid to say their names we are failing. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230784 2021-06-29 14:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230784 How will we embody this as a staff and school... for each other, for anyone joining us, and for our kids. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230862 2021-06-29 14:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630230862 When students share their own voices, powerful things can happen. jefferyrobinson https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231028 2021-06-29 14:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231028 I like when people commit by actions! Everyone deserves to feel loved and safe! https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231222 2021-06-29 14:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231222 My name was misprounouced as a kid. The incorrect name ended up sounding like a disease! https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231413 2021-06-29 14:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231413 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231427 I agree so much with this. I always find it interesting why people would choose a different name, and for so many reasons why those choose something different. ]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231427 I don't like it even when supply teachers etc. have students call them by their initial. If little ones can learn to say 'photosynthesis" they can learn to say the name properly. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231596 2021-06-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231596 I strongly agree with this quote and that pronouncing someones name properly is a sign of respect. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231597 2021-06-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231597 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231634 I am reflecting more on how important this is and will be to my students and how I can make understanding and respecting students' names a priority in September 

]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231634 Children should be proud of who they are and where they come from. They should never feel afraid to share that information. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231678 2021-06-29 14:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231678 Many educators do a wonderful job of creating a welcoming and safe environment, but the biggest actions must be taken by our board and government to ensure that safety and a sense of belonging is a priority by all. Actions speak louder... https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231680 2021-06-29 14:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630231680 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630232041 Everyone deserves to feel safe, no matter their background!]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630232041 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630232150 Having a voice, leads to discussion which can bring about change and inclusion.]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630232150 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233255 Everyone deserves to be heard. Change can not happen with silence. It can only happen when voices are used. ]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233255 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233866 Sometimes I feel the opposite. I feel I am more than just my name. This could be true for a student who doesn't like their name. 

]]> 2021-06-29 14:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233866 London does not commit to this. I read recently that we have the most white supremacists in all of north Amrerica. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233891 2021-06-29 14:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630233891 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234259 It has happended before when trying to pronounce a students name that I get it wrong and they say it is OK. I always let them know, 'Names are very important, I want to get it right'

]]> 2021-06-29 14:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234259 Need to feel safe in order to share. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234847 2021-06-29 14:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234847 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234888 Media is promoting  the impression this is a new phenomena, racist events big and small are unfortunately a part of life for any person of colour. We all need to be kinder…]]> 2021-06-29 14:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234888 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234939 I think we can start by making stopping to correct/educate someone when we come across things that aren't ok.  It's not up to the group that is being targeted to educate us.  We need to educate ourselves and help others.]]> 2021-06-29 14:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630234939 No one should have to ever feel fear over who they are. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235008

]]> 2021-06-29 14:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235008 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235075 It’s better to ask how to pronounce their name the makes it up or mispronounce it. 


]]> 2021-06-29 14:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235075 Because of the power that is in a name I feel we need to always encourage children (and adults) to keep correcting until it is said correctly. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235505 2021-06-29 14:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235505 The board's mission statement does not allign with their actions. How many minorities are represented in our leadership (teachers, Ps, VPs, Superintendants, Director)? https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235593 2021-06-29 14:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235593 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235676 My name is always mispronounced.  Sometimes, I wonder if I should change the spelling, so people can say it correctly.]]> 2021-06-29 14:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630235676 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236466 Eieiei. I did not ever want to be white.]]> 2021-06-29 14:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236466 I was part of the London Council's Diversity Cttee for years. jefferyrobinson https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236657 I hope that have more power to change...they had almost no power then.  TOKENISM.

]]> 2021-06-29 14:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236657 We should all feel valued https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236861 2021-06-29 14:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630236861 I am "white" but have still experienced racism since I come from an immigrant family. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630237787 2021-06-29 14:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630237787 https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630237823 Agree]]> 2021-06-29 14:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630237823 It is more than just a tweet or adding a comment. We need to connect and engage in discourse. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630239044 2021-06-29 15:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630239044 I have shared that I mispronounced 2 child's names and that name stayed with them. I felt awful knowing I did that and I would have corrected myself if I had known sooner. People (even children) need to correct others who say their name incorrectly so the incorrect name can be corrected asap. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630239783 2021-06-29 15:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630239783 Within the Kindergarten curriculum there needs to be more about our indigenous culture. https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630256448 2021-06-29 15:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/annette_gilbert/1lg23bvvgv5zmzq3/wish/1630256448