“ We recently hired staff members to make equity the main focus of their job role ”
AMY STERCKX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION , GBAPS
equity for its students is what is expected from parents ; the ability to support its staff to achieve great things is not so much of an expectation , but it is second to none . Securing a bright future for students begins with the interview process and works its way into the classroom environment to support both students and teachers .
“ We recently hired staff members to make equity the main focus of their job role . Specifically , the person that I ' m thinking about here is responsible for planning ,
organising , coordinating , and implementing equity initiatives throughout the district . To expand on the work that takes place in the district , they also serve as a liaison between our district , local universities , community agencies , and , really , our community at large ,” says Sterckx .
“ We ' re very proud to say that this person was named one of the most influential Black leaders in Wisconsin , which really shows our support for equity throughout our district , whether it ’ s a diverse background , special education or resource access from our department , such as access to the internet and devices .”
Equity was ingrained into the organisation early in its existence and it therefore strives for this across all facets of education . The continuous commitment to equity allows the organisation to further its social reach and support the development of students from overseas — some may not even know
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