WSSDA 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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10:45am PST

OnBoard: Advancing Inclusion Through Belonging

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:45am - 1:45pm PST

Belonging is an essential condition of an inclusive environment. Here, participants will explore the relationships between belonging, engagement, dignity, and student growth/success more deeply. The significance of shaping and maintaining a district-wide culture of dignity across all dimensions of difference is emphasized.

Lunch will be provided during this OnBoard session.

All OnBoard sessions are first come, first served; no pre-registration required. This session qualifies for the legislative requirement for educational equity training for all school directors.

Speakers

Vanessa Medalla Edwards

Leadership Consultant, WSSDA

Vanessa Edwards was a Marysville School District board director for four years. During her term, she was the President, Vice President, and Legislative Chair, Policy Chair and Equity Chair. During her term, she helped with defining the district values, and a community developed Strategic... Read More →

Luckisha Phillips

Board Vice President, Federal Way Public Schools

Luckisha Phillips has served on the Federal Way Public School Board since October 2018. She currently holds the role of Legislative Representative along with other leadership roles with WSSDA committees.Professor Phillips has over 20 years of experience that centers on children and... Read More →

Saturday November 23, 2024 10:45am - 1:45pm PST
402, Spokane Convention Center

OnBoard