Lecture For Elementary and Middle Years Teacher Candidates
A Candid Conversation About Equity: Using a Cultural Humility Lens
By Beth Applewhite and Kenneth Headley
Location : IRC 2 – Woodward (Instructional Resources Centre-IRC) (WOOD) – 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z3
Time: November 18th, 2021, 11am – 12.30pm
No Registration Required
Speakers:
Beth Applewhite is the acting District Principal of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with the Burnaby School District. B.C. born and raised. She has been unrelenting in her determination to challenge the status quo and create equitable experiences and spaces that both acknowledge racial bias and celebrate personal and cultural identities. Beth recognizes that most folks value diversity, equity and inclusion. The challenge is encouraging them to be vulnerable enough to explore and reflect on their own biases, practices and rituals that contribute to school/district culture. Beth has been recognized for her work, including the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Community Achievement Award (2019). She was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award (2020) and has been nominated for a Premier’s Award in Education (2020/2021). She has also been named one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women (2020/2021).
Kenneth Headley is the District Vice Principal of Racial Inclusivity and Equity in the Maple Ridge School District. He is also a Vice Principal at Maple Ridge Secondary. Kenneth completed his Bachelor of General Studies in Canadian Studies and Sociology at SFU. He completed his B.Ed. at SFU as well as his master’s degree in Educational Practice, looking at integrating cultural narratives. Kenneth has been a moderator on #bcedchat for 6 years moderating conversations on race. Kenneth taught in Surrey for 9 years before becoming a Vice-Principal in Maple Ridge.
Description:
Beth and Kenneth draw on lived experiences to inform their practice in antiracism education. In their presentation, they seek to move beyond definitions and awareness to honest personal reflection and authentic personal goals. Participant voice is encouraged, appreciated, and respected. The speakers look forward to walking alongside UBC teacher candidates, learn and grow together.
Funding for this initiative was provided by the UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
Many thanks to the EDST Department and TEO for their support.
