Practical Tools & Strategies
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Grounded. Evidence-Informed.
Human-Centered.
My work is rooted in practices that help children, educators, and families build brave spaces for reflection, identity development, and community growth. I draw from early childhood pedagogy, anti-bias education, cognitive science, and equity-centered school reform to offer tools that are clear, usable, developmentally appropriate, and sustainable.
Rather than overwhelm schools with jargon or the latest headlines, I filter complex information into practical, digestible strategies aligned with your community’s needs. Every tool I offer is centered on dignity, curiosity, courage, and belonging — the true purpose of DEI work.
Common Frameworks I use
Identity Development & Anti-Bias Foundations
This framework supports both adults and children in exploring:
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Who am I? Who are we?
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How identity shapes perception
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How to build confident, community-rooted self-understanding
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How to talk about fairness, kindness, and justice in developmentally appropriate ways
These foundations form the spine of my DEI guidebook and my approach to educational partnerships.
Brave Space Facilitation
I help communities create spaces where people can engage in honest dialogue with clarity and compassion. This includes:
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creating shared agreements for courageous conversations
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facilitating difficult discussions with trust and emotional grounding
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using restorative language and repair practices
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modeling reflective, human-centered leadership
These strategies ensure that discomfort becomes an opening for learning—not a barrier.
Practical Tools
Empower Your Journey
The Allyism Action Plan
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A signature element of my DEI guidebook, this framework helps educators and schools move from intention to aligned action.
Using a backward-design approach, we work together to:
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identify your desired outcomes for identity, community, and justice
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clarify success indicators
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design learning and experiences intentionally
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elevate student voice and reflection
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track growth and adjust in real time
This is one of my most impactful offerings for long-term school transformation.
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People of Inspiration Framework
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This curriculum framework pairs:
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biography studies of changemakers
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character virtues (SPICES, Courage, Perseverance, Creativity, etc.)
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hands-on, interest-led learning
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child-friendly reflections on identity and impact
It gives educators a powerful way to connect academic learning with social-emotional development and community values.
The Practice Cycle:
Learn • Reflect • Apply • Revisit
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DEI work is not a one-time workshop — it’s an iterative practice rooted in reflection and consistency.
This cycle supports:
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sustained learning
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ongoing reflection
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practicing new strategies
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revisiting and refining with growth
This is the throughline of all my partnerships.
Evidence-Informed Teaching & Bias Interruption Tools
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These are the practical tools educators love and use right away:
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scripts for bias interruption
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reflective practice protocols (including SRI structures)
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anti-bias storytime prompts
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observation tools for identity visibility
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language scaffolds for difficult conversations
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family questionnaires to build alignment
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child-friendly definitions of big concepts
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restorative micro-repair practices
These tools support both classroom culture and school-wide belonging.
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What Schools Gain
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A polished, powerful add-on section that speaks directly to outcomes.
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More confident, supported teachers
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Shared language for identity, belonging, and bias
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Practical tools for navigating discomfort
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Clear strategies for parent communication and partnership
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Age-appropriate learning experiences for students
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Stronger classroom and school culture
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Alignment between leadership, educators, and families
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Children who feel safe, seen, and brave
This is what DEI was always meant to be.