Leading Equity

LE 257: How to Embed Equity in STEM with Diana Bonilla and Nadia Ruiz Lopez

08.22.2022 - By Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. Leading Equity podcasterPlay

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Order the Leading Equity Book Today! About Diana Bonilla Diana Bonilla has been a science, and bilingual science, educator in the Chicago area for 6 years now. Her passion and work revolve around creating an equitable science curriculum for racially and linguistically marginalized youth. This passion stems from her own experience as a bilingual, first generation, Mexican-American student and learner navigating the sciences and our educational systems. She is currently working on her dissertation at UIC focusing on transforming the science classroom for emergent bilingual youth. About Nadia Ruiz Lopez Nadia Ruiz Lopez is currently in her 21st year at Leyden High School in Northlake Illinois.  She has taught all levels of Algebra and Geometry throughout her career.  In addition to teaching these courses she is also the Head Math Team Coach, a SAT Prep Math Teacher, a Sophomore Advisor and is currently a member of the Equity and Justice Committee.  She received her Bachelors of Science in Mathematics from the University of Illinois-Chicago, a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet University and a Masters of Educational Technology from American College of Education.  She has focused on providing a classroom environment that is positive and encouraging learning, utilizes technology to advance students comprehension all the while making every effort to bring focus on students individuality, strengths and culture.  Show Highlights Equity in STEM Making everyone feel included in the lessons Student investment in their learning Social Justice in math Teaching examples Connect with Diana Email Connect with Nadia Email Twitter Additional Resources Watch The Art of Advocacy Show Learn more about the Advocacy Room Free Course on Implicit Bias 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies

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