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Equity Matters August 2023

ADA = DEI: A look at the groundbreaking 1990 legislation The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a long history beginning in the early 1900’s. For the first 60 years, our nation sterilized and institutionalized this population to segregate those with disabilities from able bodied [...]

August 8th, 2023|
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Equity Matters May 2023

May-June 2023The Forgotten Element of DEI Work—Mental HealthWhat is mental health? We all have some idea of mental illness and therapeutic supports but maybe don’t fully understand the term “mental health.” Mental health is experienced by everyone individually and as such is personal. The experiences from [...]

May 30th, 2023|
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Mission Statement

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Means…
We intentionally cultivate accessible opportunities to learn, advance awareness, create understanding and build an inclusive community while celebrating our diversity.

2023-24 Members:

Gahlya Auel – Student & School Success
Heidi Barnes – Communications & Public Engagement
Monique Dugaw – Cabinet Liaison, Communications & Public Engagement
Marissa Ellis – Early Care & Education
Deanna Fontijn – Early Care & Education
Caitlin Hanley – Business Services
Lori Jass – Student & School Success
Erin Lucich – Student & School Success
Mayra Najera – Human Resources
Susan Peng-Cowan – Student & School Success
Liza Sejkora – Specialized Student Services
Effie Triol – Student & School Success
Weslee Vann – Student & School Success

If you are interested in joining the ESD 112 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Committee  we ask you to first discuss your interest with your supervisor. Committee members are asked to commit to attending monthly meetings.

Our hope is that this committee is represented by all ESD 112 departments, varying years of experience, and a range of job titles and responsibilities. We may have more interested employees than we have positions to fill.

There will be opportunities for ESD employees to engage in other activities that support the committee. If you have interest in supporting this work but cannot commit full time to the committee and want to be involved in select projects or initiatives, please let us know.

Suggestions & Questions

Or email us at equity@esd112.org

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