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Providing books for students to see themselves represented for belonging and inclusion.
Providing books for students to be exposed to cultures other than their own is to build understanding.
Providing books for students to understand the experiences of others to develop empathy.

As we know, Dr. Rudine Bishop discusses the importance of having books that act as Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors:

My dad and his family having immigrated here from Iran during the revolution, and thought I would enjoy this book as the author is also Iranian. It was one of the first times I connected with a book and its characters on a cultural level.

I thought really long and hard about which book I wanted to showcase—I knew I wanted it to be a diverse book I really connected with.
Wave was recommended to me by a teacher who knew I am Iranian-American.

I am an advocate for educational equity and am constantly looking to ensure programming and instruction is as inclusive as possible.

This picture hangs in multiple district buildings to showcase the curriculum coordinators’ favorite books.

Education Includes:
📝 Bachelor’s in psychology and an elementary teaching license
📝 Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy
📝 Master’s in School Leadership and a Principal licensed
📝 Doctorate in Executive Leadership with a focus on Educational Equity.