An Advocate for…

Addressing disparate outcomes for Black and Latinx students and white students;

Hiring & retaining teachers of color, particularly Latinx teachers and Black male teachers;

Ensuring avenues of communication for parents of color with DPS, particularly low-income and working class parents; and

Monitoring and increasing BIPOC students’ opportunities for academic and other forms of enrichment.

Developing policy that sets a standard for our responsibility to gender nonconforming students, LGBTQ+ students, and LGBTQ+ families, and

Working with school leaders to ensure that policies are implemented successfully.

Building upon and develop plans to ensure adequate staffing;

Ensuring that teachers have sufficient planning time to choose effective teaching strategies, design lessons, prepare materials, grade and assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues;

Securing additional financial compensation where appropriate and possible; and

Creating opportunities for support, mentoring, and professional development.