Julia Harrison

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@AmyS10418224 @GSUEdLead It helped to have the traps broken down. This will be helpful for people who may have thought/responded, "I didn't know that was a trap." after reading the examples. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A6: Equity is not a quick fix. It cannot be done if the entire system is not looked at as a whole. Leaders must be intentional about modeling and guiding their teachers and staff to a true understanding of building equity. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@LisaLB217 @GSUEdLead Leaders need support from the district with creating opportunities for authentic engagement without added pressure of when it will happen or why hasn't it happened yet. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead 5: Continuous professional development or PLCs focused on building equity. The majority also needs to collectively come together to take equity head on so that traps such as tokenizing or just doing equity as another item on a checklist. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@msmanila99 @GSUEdLead R4: Leaders have to be ok with shaking things up and create the environment conducive for open and honest conversations. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A4: The equity traps and tropes and examples of such need to be explicitly explained with examples and open discussions had so everyone can have a true understanding of what they look like. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@EKingCohen @NateilCarby @GSUEdLead Love that idea Erin!

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A3: Leaders and teachers can easily fall into the trap of “doing equity” and completing checklist. Looking at the system as a whole may seem daunting. People of color can also easily fall into the tokenizing equity where it’s their responsibility to initiate change. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@LisaLB217 @GSUEdLead You're right with doing each day focusing on equity. Good luck with that 1/2 marathon!

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@adnlynch @GSUEdLead I agree with you with the necessity of making equity intertwined in everything. It has to become the foundation in order for all student to be successful. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A1: Hello! My name is Julia Harrison. I work for Dekalb County Schools as an interrelated special education teacher. I am in my final semester of the Tier 1 Certification program. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@twilson271761 @GSUEdLead R6: Effective leaders need to continuously think outside the box, get shareholders opinions, and lead by example to create a positive school environment for all. #GSUedLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A6: The National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) provide the standards for educational leadership programs that benefit and encourage student outcomes. This is an essential tool to build a leader’s vision and mission of a school. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@MarcquezHaley @GSUEdLead R5: Agreed! Effective and culturally competent leaders have to have the actions behind their words or there is no buy-in/change in the school climate.

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A5: Cultural competencies are a quality of mind and character. As the leader, one must consistently model and embody this daily. The school’s mission & vision must align with the leader’s actions as they guide & support teachers and staff to become culturally competent. #GSUEdL

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@DobashiTaylor @GSUEdLead I agree with biases leading to miss opportunities. Teachers' perceptions can halt or stall academic and social-emotional growth in students. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@GSUEdLead A4: Conscious/unconscious biases can interfere with delivery of instruction or grading of student assignments. Microaggressions can arise in the workplace. Effective leaders can counter this with honest conversations and professional development. #GSUEdLead

[Julia Harrison @jules_harrison1]

@AndreaSmithWar1 @GSUEdLead R3: Using quality data is a great method to find appropriate research based-strategies for students. This way students can receive assistance on the front-end and hopefully do not have to play catch-up. #GSUedLead