Third Space with Jen Cort

Alicia Danyali is currently the Head of Preschool and Dean of Service Learning at The New Century School, which serves families with students age 2 through Middle School in Fells Point, Baltimore, MD. Ms. Danyali’s career has been dedicated to child development, which has included roles as classroom teacher, mentor, teacher trainer, service coordinator, mediator and administrator at schools in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and The Netherlands. Her commitment to a partnership involving all stakeholders within educational settings, Alicia has evolved as a leader to accommodate social needs and embrace strategies that support academic institutions with a deep focus and understanding on social competence. Ms. Danyali has a BS in Elementary Education from Florida International University, and graduate degree in Supervision and Administration from Johns Hopkins University School of Education. She lives in Baltimore with her husband and son.

Holiday with Friends was an interfaith evening at Friends Academy Father Hyacinth Jemigbola, Associate Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church (Syosset, New York [email protected] , Isaac Badaraco pastor and church planter in the village of Hempstead, in southern Nassau [email protected]. Mufti Farhan Executive Director of the Islamic Center of Long Island [email protected] and Rabbi Jaimie Shalhavet, of North Shore Synagogue [email protected], join Jen Cort, Co-Quaker in Residence at Friends Academy.

Gender roles and gender expression are changing
Halia Pratt, (elementary student), Lilly Stewart, (high school student), Tenzin Crowley (college student), Alex DeSautels (woman in her 30's), Carol Taft (woman in her 70's), join Jen Cort (50's) discuss how gender identity and gender expression have changed from one generation to the next.

Turning the table, Harpeth Hall students interview Jen about equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice and why the work is so important to me.

Nic James serves Delaware Valley Friends School as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is a member of the Educational and Operational Administrative Teams. Nic began his career teaching English and Social Studies at the Middle School level and serving as a diversity coordinator before entering the realm of school leadership in several independent schools in the Philadelphia area. Nic is trained in racial literacy and DEI project management services. He received his B.S. in Speech Communication and Cultural Studies from Millersville University, holds an M.A. in English from Arcadia University, and an MS.Ed. in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.

Reggie, Jasmine, and Larissa attended the Not In Our Town conference. In this episode, a parent, a middle schooler, and a high schooler talk about spoke about advocacy, agency, and student voice.

Debby Irving brings to racial justice the perspective of working as a community organizer and classroom teacher for 25 years without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to grappling with it. As general manager of Boston’s Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as a classroom teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she struggled to make sense of tensions she could feel but not explain in racially mixed settings. In 2009, a graduate school course, Racial and Cultural Identities, gave her the answers she’d been looking for and launched her on a journey of discovery. Debby now devotes herself to working with white people exploring the impact white skin can have on perception, problem-solving, and engaging in racial justice work. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. Her first book, Waking Up White, tells the story of how she went from well-meaning to well-doing.

Self-care is always important and especially so when working with EDIJ in schools.

Dr. Liza Talusan is an educator, speaker, leader, runner, writer, life/leadership coach, and parent. With over 22 years of experience in PreK-20 education, Liza is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, racism, bias, privilege, and power and creates environments that allow for people to discuss these difficult topics openly. Through her direct work with leaders, Liza empowers individuals to create a more inclusive organization, environment, community, and team.

Dr. Talusan has been invited to well over 100 schools and organizations across the country to deliver and facilitate keynotes, training workshops, develop ongoing strategic planning, change management, and faculty/staff development. Certified as a Professional Coach by the Institute for Professional Education in Coaching (iPEC) and having earned her Associate Certified Coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation, Liza helps you to achieve your personal and professional goals by tapping into your strengths and vision for goal-centered life.

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Timothy (Tim) Holley, Jr. has been connected to Gilman since 1977 as a student, alumni, and for over 35 years an employee. He discusses the changing relationship with diversity in schools over the course of his career as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and Director of External Relations. Prior to his teaching and coaching career, Mr. Holley was commissioned in 1981 as an active-duty officer in the United States Navy. In this episode, Tim shares his observations and experiences over the longevity of his career.

Jill Goodman is an executive mentor and strategist with a diverse range of skills across the non-profit and educational sectors. With over 20 years of experience in developing high-level strategy, executing and growing core programs to forward the mission of numerous independent schools and organizations, Jill continues to help organizations harness the combination of smart methodology, active listening, creativity, planning, and compelling messaging that is essential to stand out in today’s competitive non-profit landscape.

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