Who Are You? by Lea Van Ness https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj Please share core values, sociopolitical identity and how that will be seen this year. en-us 2020-08-17 00:37:17 UTC 2023-05-30 10:28:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Questions to consider: How does your sociopolitical identity influence your time as an educator? How does that inform your work for the year? Connect identity with your work with colleagues, students and families. How can your core values help ground you in the work? lvanness8 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/682066648 2020-08-17 00:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/682066648 Who am I lvanness8 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/682068132 Core values: honesty, integrity and purpose
sociopolitical identity: white, female, 50 yr old, able-bodied, all play a part in my role as the LS Head as I relate to students and colleagues. I have to work on being more self-aware of my position and my whiteness when I relate to other individuals. I also have to redefine my purpose, which has been extremely hard for me. Lots of self reflection this summer to check values and realign my purpose. Lots of time this summer to look at my influences and power and be aware of my privilege.]]> 2020-08-17 00:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/682068132 Who am I? rdurousseau https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684092492 Black Woman. Raised by Caribbean-American parents. Family oriented. Logophile. Seeker and lover of the outdoors (backpacking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, bird watching, nature photographing, and most things). Private school educated and grew up in an upper middle class household. That was uncomfortable to write but necessary to take ownership of my privilege. Straight sized and fighter of fatphobia (particularly against folks who identify as straight fats to infinifats).   Creator of pretty things (currently photograph). Fashion seeker and lover. World Traveler and adventurer. Attentionally -challenged adult. Sparkling wine drinker. Sh*t talker from a family of expert smack talkers. 
Values: Compassion, Beauty, Courage, Humility, and Playful Optimism.]]> 2020-08-18 01:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684092492 Who am I? ffarahmandfar https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684241575 I am a muslim woman grew up in the middle east, mother of two, daughter, sister of three (and my parent’s favorite), wife, friend. I’m loving caring, and responsible. I’m a product of private school education ,which was a privilege and made me self-conscious and sometimes uncomfortable. These are the self reflections that come to me when I catch my reflection through a window, while looking at the world around me. I love interior designs and fashion magazines, and I bake as a form of sweet therapy. 
Core values: efficiency, family, integrity, flexibility, trust, and respect. I value others’ opinion as I expect them to respect mine.]]> 2020-08-18 04:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684241575 Who am I? agoldfarb4 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684364872 I am...an able-bodied, fortunate, jewish, white cis mother, sister, wife, friend, auntie, cousin, sister in law, daughter in law, niece but no longer a granddaughter to anyone.  That is important to note as my mother raised me a single mother in Michigan...with support from my maternal grandparents.  Those three were my core group until my now adopted father came on the scene when I was 7, and my little brother blessed/roared into my life at age 10. My father introduced me to adventure and out of that was born a love of nature.  I was born in a small town, the granddaughter to the house-calling doctor and to a grandmother who was a nurse.  I spent much time at his medical office and with my grandparents at the hospital that it's no wonder I became an RN after considering many other professions.  I was taught kindness, truthfulness, conviction for what is right, how to be a listener, advocate and confidant and the importance of hard work from observing the examples in front of me.  I went to summer camp every summer of my life from 7 until I was 27 (after 21 I was staff and no longer a camper...and eventually a camp nurse).  I love fiercely and walk through life caring and feeling it all. I've been doing a lot of self reflection to dig deeper into my work where I can grow and see a path where I may be able to make even a little difference in the world but know that I cannot take on the world alone so making sure that I am keeping connected to friends and family any way I can...to stay as positive as I can. ]]> 2020-08-18 06:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684364872 lpowell92 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684952129 2020-08-18 14:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684952129 Who Am I? MsC5th https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684958922 I am: A Black woman, mom, wife, sister and sister-friend. A daughter, niece, auntie, auntie-cousin, and a TeeTee. I am a private school student, parent and teacher. I am living with SLE. I am a lover of the garden and its lessons. I am a cook, a bit of an artist, short and curvy. I am a SF kid and an Oakland adult. I come from an upper middle class home with a parent on local TV. All of these things bring great privilege. They also have made me self-conscious.  One identity does not release me from privilege or the responsibility to be aware of it. These may be windows for some and mirrors for others but they inform how I show up at work for better or worse. 
Core Values: At the moment...Forgiveness of self and others feels like a mental space. Kindness feels like an action. Joy feels like an expression of core values being honored in yourself and in others. ]]> 2020-08-18 14:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/684958922 Who am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685120506 I am a husband, father, friend, older brother of four, and explorer of the universe. White jewish-raised cisgender male who has always been big but often tries to be small.  Upper-middle class parents who made me work from a very young age. Public school educated, and went to a middle-of-the-road state university. Held minimum wage jobs throughout high-school, college, and even one year beyond. Read Sagan's Cosmos in college and that put me on the road to becoming a teacher. Always had friends from a multitude of backgrounds (ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic, and even political) which I think has kept me grounded. Lived/Raised in four states though consider myself a Californian mostly due to the insults and jokes from my friends on the east coast. What does that even mean? To me, CA = open-mindedness, love of the natural world, and perhaps the ability to slow down more often. 

Core Values:   Open-mindedness, Optimism, Empathy, Communication, Critical-Thinking. 

]]> 2020-08-18 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685120506 Who Am I? zbernard1 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685144522 Core values: compassion, communication, joy, beauty, mindfulness

Socio-political identity: I am a straight, cis, able bodied, white man from a middle class upbringing. I also relied on generations of accumulated wealth to provide a sense of security and confidence as I grew up. Knowing the privileged existence I've lived and continue to live, I strive to listen and understand the experiences and perspectives of others. I will forever work on the journey of creating a learning community that lifts up and respects its members, especially those that need it most.

I am inward looking, contemplative, sensitive, and observant.  I crave peace, simplicity, serenity. I appreciate minimalism. I'm a vibe curator. Food, art, music I loooooove it.]]> 2020-08-18 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685144522 Who am I https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685189646 2020-08-18 15:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685189646 Who am I? bladue https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685194285 I am a white male who grew up in a middle class family and went to public schools through college. I grew up with two working parents and two siblings. My siblings and I were expected to work for our spending money, and we all had part-time jobs throughout high school and college. ]]> 2020-08-18 15:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685194285 Lucy Singh https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685242445  I am from the Maritimes. I grew up with a sibling and two working parents.
I am a white woman, but I appreciate diversity and culture.  I often define people by their intellect above all.  My core values are freedom, perseverance and kindness.  
]]> 2020-08-18 16:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685242445 Who am I? jphillips166 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685295042 I am a multiracial teacher, an only child California- born. I am a friend, a want-to-travel more traveler, someone who strives for connection with the people around her, who wants her students to feel seen and heard for who they are , to feel empowered and to feel like they belong in our classroom community. I am someone who doesn’t look like what they are. I am someone who moves through this world with a privilege my dad didn’t have. ]]> 2020-08-18 16:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685295042 Who am I? eesguerra https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685344774 I am a daughter of immigrants, an educator, an athlete, an off-and-on writer and a soon-to-be wife. I am my grandmother’s adobo, 2nd generation Filipina, fried lumpia and fresh pancit. I am an avid reader, a loyal friend and my treasured to do list. I am laughter and dancing and Hip-Hop and birthday parties in the park. I am Auntie Em and Tia Emily, new recipes in the kitchen and late nights with friends. I am a homeowner. I am a goal-setter. I am neighborhood walks and Redwood hikes, a California poppy. I am Sacramento born and Oakland sworn. I am in community, I am a sister in solidarity and I am about the people. I am often a teacher and always a student.

Core Values: Community, Health, Goals]]> 2020-08-18 16:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685344774 Who am I? asmith1182 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685351819 I am a servant and a friend. I am dedicated to being a support to anyone who may need it. My goal is to serve in any role I may have in every environment I am in. My goal is to be human first by being an intentional listener careful to hear people's hearts over their words. I am confidently grounded in the truth that I am loved, that I am cared for, that I have purpose, and that I make a difference. From those truths I am better able to ensure everyone around me feels seen and cared for. Being sure to acknowledge that though we may be different, there are many ways in which we are all hurting, wondering, seeking, discovering, and we all have areas to learn and grow in. Everyone desiring to feel heard, seen, and know that we belong. HOWEVER all of these things are OKAY. I find every interaction with another person to be a privilege to influence and be influenced by in a positive way.

My core values are: Humility, Honesty, Hope, Love, and Meaningful Community]]> 2020-08-18 16:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685351819 Who am I? phernandez56 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685354394 I am a first generation LatinX female. My parents immigrated here from Mexico and worked as farm workers as a means to feed our family. Education was nowhere near a skill, but values I was raised with and carry deeply are; Respect, Family, Loyalty.  ]]> 2020-08-18 16:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685354394 Who am I? cchang42 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685382646 I am a first generation Chinese-American, daughter of two South Korean born Chinese Parents. I was born/grew up in Southern Indiana. I was raised on my grandmother's bowls of noodles and dumplings and respect for family and trying your very best. My core values are respect, connection, and belonging. I carry my identity as a woman who has privilege as an Asian American able-bodied person. I try my best to celebrate each day with creativity, imagination, laughter, and curiosity. ]]> 2020-08-18 16:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685382646 Who am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685531229 I am a daughter, sister, loyal friend and wife to a wife. I am a college graduate who received a scholarship to play basketball and obtained a Masters Degree in Sports Management. I am a lover of sports, fitness junkie and in tune with my health. A weekend cook and explorer of authentic recipes - recently PRO at using an air fryer :). I am a entrepreneur who is passionate about teaching and mentoring aspiring athletes - owning one of the top skill development academies in Northern California. I approach the world with a smile while I still learn best practices to navigate my blackness. I function best when music and tea start my day. My core values include: Love, Optimism, Family, Respect and Kindness.]]> 2020-08-18 17:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685531229 Who am I? dylanmiles9 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685708147 I’m a white, 50 year old, queer (and partnered with very sweet sweetie) trans guy.  I imagine most of that is not a surprise. The trans part … maybe, maybe not. I didn’t come out in a whole group before because I wanted folks to know me first, and my coming outs in my life haven’t always been great. And - I know you all are awesome, and seeing all these brave statements, I thought, well, I’ll be brave too. I simultaneously don’t want this to be a big deal (and I’ve been in this incarnation for over 20 years, so it’s not new) … and it has certainly impacted my life and choices hugely. Other things: I grew up in Germany for the first 10 years of my life, and then moved to Texas, and learned English from Sesame Street. I grew up middle class and going to public school - I never had to worry about not having enough. I’ve done a lot of different things in my life (and it doesn’t look that linear), but to me, it totally makes sense that, of course, I would teach now :-).  I love connection, and I also need alone/reflective time. I love our 2 baby rats, and planting wayyy lots of plants from seeds. I really want to create a space where everyone, in all of our glorious differences, truly belongs.

]]> 2020-08-18 18:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/685708147 Who am I? kryberg https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/686079175 I am a white woman, a millennial, public school educated K-12, a private and public college graduate from a middle class family. I am a sister, daughter, partner, and teacher who values learning new things and approaches the world with empathy, openness, and humor. I love to connect with others through my love of travel, singing, being in nature, and food. My core values are compassion, helping others, and a desire to do meaningful work. In practice, this means that I try to meet people where they are and be a helpful resource for anyone coming to the library space (physically or digitally). My goals are to demonstrate the value of the library, foster a love of learning and stories, and be a positive model for navigating library systems and information sources for different purposes. ]]> 2020-08-18 21:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/686079175 I am a woman, mother, a sister, a wife, a daughter, a reader, a student, a lover of people and dogs, a white woman of color, a Brazilian woman, a fiercely loyal friend, a travel-addict, a writer, researcher, a believer in a Higher Power whom I call a Creative Interlligence underlying the totality of it all. I am a grateful woman, a middle-class, educated woman, just a country girl from Brazil in my heart of hearts . cking141 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/686315554 Core values: Love and tolerance.]]> 2020-08-19 01:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/686315554 Who am I https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/687425759 I am the product of a divorced, neurotic, lower middle class, jewish family. Me and my sister were single-handedly raised by our dad, who is our biggest fan. I am white, proudly queer, and cisgendered. I am a daughter, sister, niece, recently promoted aunt and partner to my girlfriend who's name is also Sara, but spelled wrong because there's no "h", obviously. I am from Southern California, but fell in love with the Bay Area when I came up here for school and don't see myself leaving anytime soon. I am also a product of public education, but have learned a great deal in my last three years of working in private schools. I got diagnosed with learning differences when I was in elementary school—though schoolwork was hard for me, I never stopped loving to learn. I have dreams of making education respectful, safe, equitable, fair, and fun for every student. My why is to be the teacher that I never got to have. My core values include: Humor, Arts, Compassion, Loyalty, Nature, Self-Respect and Tolerance.]]> 2020-08-19 15:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/687425759 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/687476340 I grew up in Bangkok with one brother, a Thai mother and a white American father. Thai was my first language and rice (with fish sauce) is my absolute favorite comfort food. My parents gave me a comfortable middleclass upbringing and private school education, although we lived simply. My mom grew up quite poor and my dad chose a similar path in seminary to become a catholic priest before getting disillusioned and joining the peace corps instead.  I am cis-gendered, married, and have no plans for having children of my own. I don’t consider myself shy but am an introvert through and through. I love to read novels, doodle, and run long distances. I am able-bodied and being able to move through nature, especially in the beautiful California trails, is important to me.
 
My core values are: Imagination/Creativity, Kindness, Humility, Humor, Nature. I hope that these values help me connect with my students with joy and an open mind.

]]> 2020-08-19 16:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/687476340 Who am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688040482 I am a white woman, born and raised in Nebraska.  My parents were teens when I was born, and did a fantastic job of instilling a love of learning and wanderlust in all of their children  -I had an excellent public school experience as a child and went on to complete a couple of Masters degrees before becoming a nurse later on in life.  I am also a mom, niece, granddaughter, and loyal friend. My core values are authenticity, humility, justice, connection and personal growth.

]]> 2020-08-19 19:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688040482 Who am I? mmay68 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688405084 I am a 42 year-old straight, white, cisgender male. I am a son, brother, uncle, husband, and soon to be father who was raised by two public school educators in a middle class family in Fairfield, CT, a wealthy, largely white suburb of New York City to the north. I have greatly benefitted from my privilege as a member of the dominant culture who was raised to love and respect all people regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation despite the fact that I grew up knowing very few people who were different than me. At a young age, I developed a love for sports, travel, and adventure, and really any new experience that is fueled by fun. I value relationships and experiences over status and achievement, and I’m inspired by new ideas and ways of thinking. I try to embody the qualities of a lifelong learner with a growth mindset. As a teacher and coach, I make it my goal to be present for kids in a way that they feel seen and supported. I strive to help them develop their voices, pursue their interests, and broaden their horizons. I want all kids to value themselves and each other in order to develop a belief that it is possible to achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in the world. I fully recognize that our society has been designed to make that far easier for a few and far harder for many. Though I am optimistic that through our concerted efforts as educators, we can empower future generations to dismantle oppressive systems and widen access to opportunities for all. ]]> 2020-08-19 23:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688405084 Who Am I? dcarr69 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688500166 I am a not yet 50 year old queer woman. I am a sister, mother, daughter, aunt and friend to some of the most wonderful humans on the planet. I love fiercely and my core values focus around family, happiness and health. I am a product of Jewish suburbia with a healthy dose of NYC as a teenager. I am public schools all the way and lived a mostly upper middle class lifestyle. I love working with kids - clearly...They ignite my spirit for fun and laughter. I am a recent convert to voracious reading. I am happiest near water with the 2 creatures that complete me (my son and my dog) and love to push myself physically (although recently this has not worked out so well). I value deep connections and am loyal through and through.

]]> 2020-08-20 00:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688500166 I am a Black teacher. I am the product of a 50-year military veteran and a USPS worker turned educator – so hard work is no stranger. I was a child who was too White for the Black kids but too Black for the White kids, which subsequently birthed a love for everything from gangsta rap to outlaw country – they’re one in the same, actually. I am the youngest of six but the first to graduate high school. I am an individual who went from a .88 GPA at Berkeley High to graduating from Syracuse University with honors. I am a former student who had a teacher flaunt his check at him and his fellow students, saying “I don’t care if you are learning or not, I am getting paid”, so I know the impact a teacher can have. I am a person who realizes everybody has work to do, and no person or people can go it alone. I am a person who will continue to put my heart, mind, spirit, and body on the line for equality for ALL. lwallace32 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688664519 2020-08-20 03:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688664519 Who Am I? cbreen13 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688714975 I am a cisgender, able-bodied, white woman. I’m new to Head-Royce and to teaching. I’m a student, currently in my first year of the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI).

I’m a product of Piedmont public schools, which has deeply shaped the way I think about equity in education. The disparities between Oakland Unified and Piedmont Unified are enormous despite their extremely close proximity (Piedmont is completely surrounded by Oakland.) Through my own experience going to a “good” (wealthy) public school, I reflect a lot about how I can work towards dismantling the systems that made it so my family could access that education, while the majority of Americans can’t. 

My core values are creativity, friendship, joy, and passion. I would call myself a healthy skeptic, which is the journalist in me, and I hope to teach my students that questioning the world around them is crucial in order to make it more just.]]> 2020-08-20 04:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688714975 I am black cisgender male living in America. My skin has taken the meaning of wrong place and wrong time. I am a father, partner and an educator. I was born and raised in the Dirty South. I am 44 years old but have only been alive for 7 years. This is my 21st teaching year. I am an avid gravel cyclist who likes to ride in woods taking in the imperfect balance of nature around me. My core values are: openness, growth, curiosity, humor, patience, tolerance, forgiveness. https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688771506 2020-08-20 05:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688771506 Who Am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688788733 I am a 25 year old white, cisgendered, gay woman who is a product of the Bay Area and Northern California. I was born in Israel and raised in a culturally Jewish home and feel most connected to the Bay Area. I attended a small private school from K-8 and then moved to Berkeley High School. I studied history in college and am most excited about teaching history to students in a progressive, responsible and honest manner. 

I am a sister, daughter and friend. I am curious and love to learn through reading, experiencing new things and speaking with others. I am a lover of good food, cooking, long discussions and the ocean. 

My core values are connection, self expression, compassion, communication, authenticity and tolerance.]]> 2020-08-20 06:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/688788733 Who Am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/689529351 Daughter, sister, mother, wife, friend.
Aging, health compromised, generous, afraid, fearless, loved and loving, creative, shy, responsible.
Loves include: children, drinking, cooking and flowers.
Hobbies: making stain glass windows, painting, gardening, parenting and making jam.
I'm proud that I achieved my open ocean certification for scuba diving and went half way around the world to live and practice.  I'm proud that I have continued on after losing my parents and childhood home this year.
I hate that I'm not tech savy and will try to push back that comfort edge.
My brain has always struggled with remembering auditory information (e.g. I can not remember lyrics to any songs except "Happy Birthday", I have to re-memorize student names before every class....)
I love my kids and worry about their future.
Debra Harper]]> 2020-08-20 15:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/689529351 I am black cisgender male living in America. My skin has taken the meaning of wrong place and wrong time. I am a father, partner and an educator. I was born and raised in the Dirty South. I am 44 years old but have only been alive for 7 years. This is my 21st teaching year. I am an avid gravel cyclist who likes to ride in woods taking in the imperfect balance of nature around me. My core values are: openness, growth, curiosity, humor, patience, tolerance, forgiveness baturner1 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/689536968 2020-08-20 15:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/689536968 I am a white, cisgender woman, mother of two grown daughters, queer, and happily married to Pam. I grew up in a small, mountain town, McCall, Idaho, as an only child of a divorced, then widowed woman in the 1960's. My grandmother, a hospital administrator, helped raise me and was my "rock." At age 11, I lived and went to school in Sweden and after high school I was an exchange student in Belgium, which helped develop my love of travel. I went to a small liberal arts college in Idaho then moved to the Bay Area in my early twenties where I have lived for forty one years. This is where I began to learn who I truly am in relation to others. I am a seeker, initiator, and adventurer. My core values are spirituality, equity and hope. School has always been my safe place and my passion is working with children. Every year is a possibility for growth and expansion and this year my hope is to be fully present, welcoming and learning alongside my students. cdunlap36 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/691364956 2020-08-21 13:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/691364956 I am a white, Native American, cisgender woman. I am mother to three adults, wife to an amazing man, and a sister to my brother Jim and my sister Donna. Early years were spent in Texas, my dad was a lifer in the military and was stationed at Fort Bliss. At age 3 my parents divorced. Divorce was very much stigmatized and I was teased and shunned by classmates at my Catholic school. At age 8 we moved to New York in February. I started a new school in the middle of the year with a very southern accent. Although it was a hard transition it was also new beginning. My teacher Sister Joaquin, sat with me after school everyday and helped me learn to read. I have dyslexia. She inspired me to become a teacher. I though about becoming a nun, but then adolescence hit. I developed a love of gardening from my grandfather, Filippo. In New York I had a large Italian family. I smile every time I think about our many large Sunday dinners. My core values are: spirituality, fairness, and compassion. dhughes12 https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/691885848 I am committed to providing "windows" for our students to promote understanding and a love of differences. ]]> 2020-08-21 16:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/691885848 Who Am I? https://padlet.com/lvanness8/d676456ppn1cihxj/wish/691902209 I am an able bodied, straight, white, cisgender, Catholic woman. I was raised by two middle-class parents who love me so fiercely that they attended every single gymnastics meet, choir concert, and Holiday Program I put on while I lived in IL. I am the happiest aunt and oldest sibling and my family is extremely close knit. Moving to the Bay Area in 2016 was the most scary and most important thing I have done. 
I turned 5 on the very first day of Kindergarten. I was the tallest and the youngest and remember with such clarity that buzz of excitement I felt in my stomach that day. It was much the same as how I feel when Kindergarten comes into the room now and sits down in their spots while I strum my ukulele. I look deep into their eyes and smile to communicate without words how truly happy I am to see each of them. 
In my suburban midwestern public schools, the majority of my teachers were mirrors. I am committed to continue to educate myself and make changes in my curriculum and classroom to better support all of my students; to make them feel welcome, feel loved, and set them up for success. I aim to cultivate relationships that are different than the ones I had with many of my teachers. To be open, to build trust, to model making mistakes, and to honor their brilliance.
My core values are are beauty, connection, & caring.


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