What's in a Name Champions! by Ayesha Vishnani

If staff thrives, students thrive, we all thrive

avishnani — 2024-11-20 21:42:06 UTC

To build a more culturally responsive and equitable CalOPS of course! Where our staff experiences equitable opportunities and belonging, and embraces culturally responsive education for all kids. In order for our students to thrive, our staff must get opportunities to also connect across cultures and see the greatness of who they are.

All of the Resources & The Deck Can Be Found here!

avishnani — 2024-11-21 05:25:19 UTC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_bPjtLVF_eHWu4nUSfeqmXFWplFD7nGxA9OZGCbdpw/edit?usp=sharing

One way to give: drop your slide into this deck!

avishnani — 2024-11-21 17:23:19 UTC

It may get shared out in our CalOps Community Corner!

I love hearing all the stories! I want to hear more.

2024-11-21 19:49:24 UTC

Surprising

jsturtevant5 — 2024-11-21 19:50:23 UTC

I had never even considered my feeling much around my own name, at least not in a way I could express or share so it was a really fun exploration and I learned even more about myself along with the amazing stories from my colleagues.

Yes! This is a great way to learn about our co-workers as well as ourselves.

2024-11-21 19:50:44 UTC

Impactful and fun

2024-11-21 19:51:52 UTC

It was joyful listening to Abel, Julia and Bryan. Super way to connect and learn about our co-workers

Reflections

2024-11-21 19:52:51 UTC

It was fun to talk about myself always as well as learning about others

Absolutely

2024-11-21 19:52:53 UTC

This was soooo refreshing and has helped my burnout so much!

Very thought provoking

2024-11-21 19:53:36 UTC

Loved listening to others' stories and feeling inspired to do some more research. Names are SO important!

Connecting to my Father and belonging

mmeza85 — 2024-11-21 19:54:19 UTC

Made me realize how much I always wanted to be called Mike because of my father and how everyone seemed to know him and he knew everyone else. I want to be a fixture in my community like my father is/was in his.

Fun and insightful

2024-11-21 19:54:50 UTC

It was fun and interesting to see how much there is behind another's name! I was able to learn a few things about my partners' past family members and where their names derive from.

Yes and more

mmeza85 — 2024-11-21 19:55:59 UTC

Would love to see more activities

Absolutely!

aghingoor — 2024-11-21 19:57:31 UTC

What a great way to take a break and get to know more about one another. Thank you, Lisa, for being an amazing partner today!

It was nice sharing my culture

remuge — 2024-11-21 19:59:32 UTC

Being seen

remuge — 2024-11-21 19:59:54 UTC

I'm going to share this with my homeroom

remuge — 2024-11-21 20:00:14 UTC

remuge — 2024-11-21 20:00:58 UTC

aireland4 — 2024-11-21 21:47:56 UTC

Fun but also vulnerable.

tshort14 — 2024-11-21 21:48:17 UTC

Fun!

Freeing and connecting.

mduguay2 — 2024-11-21 21:48:36 UTC

aireland4 — 2024-11-21 21:48:36 UTC

I was thoroughly invested in hearing the stories of others and getting a chance to learn more about them...especially their childhoods.

chaynes54 — 2024-11-21 21:49:02 UTC

tshort14 — 2024-11-21 21:49:09 UTC

I enjoyed hearing about other people's stories, made me feel more connected to our team. I loved introducing my partner and sharing about her story.

2024-11-21 21:49:10 UTC

Very fun, but also allowed me to reflect!

I agree with Ally, fun, but vulnerable

2024-11-21 21:49:12 UTC

mduguay2 — 2024-11-21 21:49:14 UTC

Really nice to hear their story!!

2024-11-21 21:49:54 UTC

Absolutely! Such a nice break during the day to connect!

mduguay2 — 2024-11-21 21:50:01 UTC

Connected & Unique

2024-11-21 21:50:12 UTC

Love hearing about people's names - the why?

What an amazing opportunity to reflect on how my name (taken from the Western painter Frederic Remington) may have influenced my deep love of the wild nature in the American West!

2024-11-21 21:50:21 UTC

Yes, please!

aireland4 — 2024-11-21 21:50:35 UTC

tshort14 — 2024-11-21 21:50:42 UTC

chaynes54 — 2024-11-21 21:51:10 UTC

It was great to hear from someone else's experience with how they connect with their name and learning about the interesting backstory to how they were named.

2024-11-21 21:51:16 UTC

I really enjoyed sharing my story because it gave me time to reflect on my family history, my mom, and the meaning not only behind my name but also my children's names.

2024-11-21 21:51:34 UTC

Please!

I love that "Ashley" means "Dweller near the ash tree meadow." It summons such a beautiful, serene image to my mind!

2024-11-21 21:51:59 UTC

2024-11-21 21:52:06 UTC

I enjoyed it because it gave me an opportunity to really listen and hear someone else's story.

Yes!

2024-11-21 21:52:47 UTC

I learned a lot about myself and others! Great way to connect.

Getting to know Hollie on a deeper level, named after the december botanical, and her french nick name LuLu meaning endearing

cmanning61 — 2024-11-21 21:53:23 UTC

chaynes54 — 2024-11-21 21:53:37 UTC

Check first before giving someone a nickname and take time to get to know each other.

2024-11-21 21:54:28 UTC

Names are often deep and meaningful and it is worth taking the time to get to know someone's name because it can tell you a lot about them.

Absolutely! This has been such a creative way to connect with each other on a deeper level.

2024-11-21 21:54:37 UTC

chaynes54 — 2024-11-21 21:57:22 UTC

Yes, I enjoyed meeting new colleagues and reflecting on how we can connect our knowledge of diversity back to our classrooms.