Acknowledging Privilege

With the work I do, both for work and school, it is imperative that I am aware of the privileges afforded to me. Regardless of political affiliation (which trust me, we are NOT getting into here), educators must be sensitive to the circumstances of their students and those they work with.

I work with a lot of emergent bilingual students and families (emergent bilingual being the Texas term for English learner), and no matter your personal opinions, it is our job to provide for them the best education and resources possible. My main focus group in my Innovation Plan focuses on less privileged students. These students could be first generation college applicants, lower socioeconomic, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or emergent bilingual students. And though more and more less privileged students are eligible to apply for college, not many of them are.

I aim to address these students and their families so that they may find success. Whether if be providing interpreters for family meetings about the college application process, showcasing specific scholarship opportunities for students on need and merit basis, or connecting these students to each other so that they may share experiences and advice for growth.

I believe that education is a right, and students, no matter their background, are entitled to opportunities a quality education presents them.