Brittany Douglas

Wife, Mom, Educator. #iloveGod #ilovetoteach #kindergarten

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A4: In my opinion, we aren’t. I sometimes feel that education wants to act in a bubble as though outside influences don’t have an effect on us. Especially in spaces where they are few students/educators of color. #EduColor

[EduColor Movement @EduColorMVMT]

Q4: How are educators being prepared or supported to deal with violence that is fueled by white supremacy? #EduColor

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A1: There has been an acknowledgement from our superintendent about the recent mass shootings but nothing in particular about the increase in hate crimes against Asians #EduColor

[EduColor Movement @EduColorMVMT]

Q1: Is there discussion or acknowledgement in your school community of the increase in hate crimes against Asians? Why or why not?
#EduColor

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@EduColorMVMT A0: Brittany here! Looking forward to some great conversation #EduColor

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@MatthewJBusch Give yourself grace, you won’t get it right all the time

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@MsDanaOwens Wow! Thanks so much!

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A4: I’m open to any and all suggestions on this one. I’m struggling with how to tell my 5 year old son #wocedchat

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@JaniceWyattRoss @tirrell45 And if you are vulnerable in the wrong spaces, you’re labeled “weak”. The expectation thrust upon me is “strength” in any and all situations.

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A6: I think talking about it is half the battle. Especially as black women, we are expected to be strong but we need time and space to be vulnerable and properly address the hurt we feel. #wocedchat

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@kelisa_l2teach Happy to be here!

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

Brittany here from Colorado, looking for a safe space to chat with others #wocedchat

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A2: Lack of respect for the lives of others and no true consequences for senseless killing #wocedchat

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A1: My feelings are on a roller coaster. I fear for my son daily and part that change will truly come in his lifetime #wocedchat

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A7: I would like to see my district actively recruit more teachers of color. All students benefit from having teachers of diverse backgrounds. #BlackTeachersTalk

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A6: Being open to hard conversations and creating a sacred place for those conversations to happen. #BlackTeachersTalk

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A5: So many concerns! It feels to me like a mountain I’m preparing our climb. #BlackTeachersTalk

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A4: Being the only black teacher in the room and feeling obligated to speak on certain issues #BlackTeachersTalk

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

A3: I feel that I can’t reach my students like I would like to and it causes frustration for me. I also struggled with turning off my teacher brain because work and home were 1. #BlackTeachersTalk

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

@JemellehCoes I completely agree. I am 1 of 3 black educators in the building and during this time I have felt like it’s my duty to help others do their work even though no one has asked me to

[Brittany Douglas @mrsdouglas14]

Q2: I find it hard to find the right words to say. I teach Kindergarten and I want to make sure I say what needs to be said so my students can understand #BlackTeachersTalk