Education

“Transactional meetings are not enough.  Our students need real relationships with people whom they can trust.”

“It is not enough for Black students to have access to a school building.  It  is imperative that educators work to understand, embrace and create equitable and inclusive school environments that reflect and represent the experiences of Black students.  It is essential to the development and preservation of the souls of Black children that parents, educators and community leaders prioritize helping them thrive in White schools. “

“It is true that America is becoming browner.  Sadly, this reality scares many White people because White people are having this conversation with themselves, “Where do I fit in to these changing demographics?  Where do I sit if I am not sitting in the seat of power?  I love being the majority.  I love making the rules even though they abuse other people.  Hmmm, what can I do to hold on to the power that I think I’m supposed to have even if I have to lie AGAIN to get it?   What weaklings can I convince that I am telling the truth?” 

“Educational equity has the potential to give every child access to a quality education regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, or zip code.  Students, families, communities, and generations thrive when we intentionally create environments that facilitate and expect the succes.”

“I often wonder that  if our public schools were run differently, if the number of students receiving special education services would decrease.  I happen to think that the answer would be “Yes.”

“I don’t know if we will ever eliminate racism but American can certainly repent of the corporate sin of slavery, atone for this sin, and do the work of reteaching our history and dismantling the systems that uphold racism and give it a place to thrive.”