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Educational Equity and Achievement

Supporting educational equity and achievement for each student, their family members, and all staff.

The purpose of the Educational Equity and Achievement Department is to ensure the district's Equity Commitment is practiced throughout the district by supporting educational equity and achievement for each student, their family members, and all staff who support our district's strategic plan and mission on a daily basis.

We strive to create a school community where individuals feel valued and respected for who they authentically are, meaning that all policies and procedures do not unfairly disadvantage or ignore the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person in our school system from various cultures, races, and ethnicities, as well as families and students experiencing economic hardships.

White Bear Lake Area Schools Equity Commitment:

To nurture the whole student, we disrupt systemic inequities by recognizing, honoring, and embracing all cultures with humility and respect.

BRENTON SHAVERS

DIR OF EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & ACHIEVEMENT

4-Way Equity Decision Making Protocol

  1. How does this help to provide opportunities to students who have been marginalized within the system in the past?
  2. How does this help to ensure equitable access for all?
  3. How does this help to eliminate barriers based on race/ethnicity, gender, disability, age, economic status or other protected groups?
  4. How does this ensure that the same rigorous standards for academic performance exist for all students?

Our Team

PATRICIA FERRELL

EDUCATIONAL EQUITY SPECIALIST

TONYA FLOWER

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM COORD.

ALICIA LANDA

EDUCATIONAL EQUITY SPECIALIST

AMY OTTAVIANI

ECFE TEACHER, EDUCATIONAL EQUITY SPECIALIST

KIMBERLY RASCH

TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

BRIANA SANTOSCOY

STUDENT, FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORD

BRENTON SHAVERS

DIR OF EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & ACHIEVEMENT

AARON TURNER

EDUCATIONAL EQUITY SPECIALIST