19' Racial Equity Summit: Full Schedule

Drugs, gangs, prostitution, and crime. These are the realities that have plagued the Stop 6 neighborhood of Fort Worth for decades. However, for Dante, Quinton, and Franklin, Stop 6 was home. They learned that being a product of your environment is up to interpretation. For them, it meant “World Wide P”, a band of brothers that uplifted each other and applied ‘the ultimate peer pressure, in a positive way. In a community rich in history and decorated with culture, these men chose to come back and be the impact the neighborhood needed; to blur the racial lines and bring healing to a hurting city. From these desires Community Frontline was born, and it’s their story we tell.
Director/Producer: Brittney Cech (in attendance)
Assistant Producer: Claire Summers
Writer: Madeleine Beck

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
I. M. Terrell Main Auditorium

Movie, EXCELLENCE

10:30am CDT

Using Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) in Elementary Schools to Decrease the Effects of Trauma and Increase Self-Regulation Skills

The presentation will look at how FWISD schools do provide trauma-informed support and care to students in small groups and in the classroom. The session objectives are that participants will learn about trauma and how schools use TBRI, a trauma informed intervention, to decrease symptoms of trauma and stress and increase learning and academic success.

Speakers

Angela Popko

Social Worker, Eastside Alliance

Angela Popko is a Master’s level social worker that works to improve student and school outcomes in several elementary schools on the eastside of Fort Worth. She specializes in teaching self-regulation and emotional wellness techniques to students in the schools. Ms. Popko provides... Read More →

ACEsInfographic 080218 pdf

ace pyramid lrg png

ace score questionnaire pdf

Great links to trauma docx

TBRI Training EE Summit 03232019 pptx

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
RM 1117 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SHOW-N-TELL, EXCELLENCE

10:30am CDT

Examining the Texas Context: Diversity and Equity in Schools

The purpose of this session will be to explore the prevalence of racial diversity and equity in Texas schools. Racial diversity will be examined by comparing statewide school data to state demographics of race. Equity will be explored by identifying schools that have less than a 10% difference between STAAR passing rates across racial groups. Further data from a case study of a North Texas 9th to 12th grade public school will also be presented to explore different ways to measure equity and examine school practices for equitable application.

Speakers

Paige Tooley

Grad Student, Grad Student: Texas Christian University

Ms. Tooley graduated with her Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. Tooley spent 10 years operating her own tutoring business, which focused on math and math-related subjects. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA/Ed.D at Texas Christian University... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
RM 1207 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

TAKE 30, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment, Hiring and Retention

This Forum will provide two parts. Part One will share metrics and analytics on Recruitment, Staffing, Transactions, Employee Relations and Substitutes. Part Two will open the conversation between stakeholders and members of the HCM Team.

Speakers

Dr. Yassmin Lee

Executive Director, FWISD

Dr. Lee has been with FWISD for 24 years. She is the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition & Development and Employee Relations.

Shalunda Corzine

Talent Manager, FWISD

Carlos Mendoza

Director Human Capital Management, FWISD

Carlos Mendoza is a Director in Human Capital Management in Fort Worth ISD. He works with district hiring supervisors to recruit, select, place and retain the very best candidates for employment in the district. Carlos believes that the greatest impact on the work of educating children... Read More →

Jenna Andrews

Coordinator Campus Staffing, FWISD

Alex Seltzer

Coordinator Campus Staffing, FWISD

Alex Seltzer is an experienced and dynamic Human Resources professional with a demonstrated history in education management. With a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and more than 15 years of experience within higher education and the corporate sector, he is skilled in training... Read More →

Angel Maldonado

Coordinator Auxillary, FWISD

Angel Maldonado has been a HCM team member since October 2013. He is a product of FWISD, graduate of Texas Wesleyan, and resides in Fort Worth with his wife, Alexis, and his dog, Odin.

Kimberly Waiters

Coordinator Employee Relations, FWISD

Ms. Waiters has been employed with Fort Worth ISD since February 2011. She is a Camp Lejeune, NC native who spent her childhood growing up as a military child. She spends her time serving her community and is a proud alumnae of Dillard University and Prairie View A&M University.

Patrick Taylor

Coordinator Central Office Staffing, FWISD

Mr. Taylor has been employed with the Fort Worth Independent School District for 13 years. In his first role with the district, he served as the Administrator for Auxiliary Services. He currently serves as the Central Office Staffing Coordinator. He is originally from Dallas, Texas... Read More →

Cynthia Rincon

Chief of Human Capital Management, FWISD

Cynthia Rincón currently serves as Chief of Human Capital Management (HCM) and Legal Services for Fort Worth ISD. Ms. Rincón joined Dr. Scribner’s Leadership team in September 2016, and works to ensure that she and the HCM team consistently support the District’s goals and... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1209 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Ethnic Studies Now: An Update from Texas

In recent years, Ethnic Studies has gained a stronger place in both K-12 and Higher Education in Texas. Even as the rise of nativism and the open display of white supremacy have charged the discourse at the national level, pockets of resistance have developed and grown. Come listen to educators, administrators, students, and community leaders who have helped to carve out spaces for Ethnic Studies in universities, districts, and classrooms. Get an update on what is going on in Texas and find out how you can get involved.

Speakers

Erika Beltran

Regional Director, Leadership ISD

Erika Beltran is the Tarrant County Regional Director at Leadership ISD. A native of Fort Worth, Erika has worked in education for over a decade on issues ranging from early childhood education to assessments and accountability. Erika started her career as a Teach For America corps... Read More →

Miguel Argumedo

Student, Paschal

Cinto Ramos

School Board Trustee, FWISD

Joseph Niedziela

Director of Social Studies, FWISD

Angela Valenzuela

Professor Educational Leadership, UT-Austin

Jazmin Rosales

CRES Major, Texas Chrisitan University

Orlando Lara

Associate Director, Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at TCU

Orlando Lara is an artist, scholar, and educator working at the intersections of art, critical pedagogy, and ethnic studies. He comes to Fort Worth from Houston where he worked as an organizer and educator for 5 years. He is currently helping to build the new CRES program at TCU... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1208 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EXCELLENCE

10:30am CDT

Latinx Plus

Our goal would be increase the capacity of Latinx Leaders to lead from a racial equity framework. Increase the commitment to bring in new and existing (but underdeveloped) underrepresented individuals and groups to leadership (i.e. AfroLatinos, Indigenous, Trans-identified people), to ensure that diverse Latinx leaders are developed and that a leadership pipeline is in place

Speakers

Dr. Verenice Gutierrez

President, Estrategia Group

Jessica Estevez

President, Estrategia Group & Dr. Verenice Gutierrez

Dr. Verenice Gutierrez has over 25 years experience working with K-12 systems in rural, suburban and urban settings. Since 2007, she has been developing her capacity to address diversity, equity and inclusion within educational systems. She has created culturally, linguistically and... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1111 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Centering Female Students of Color

A panel discussion analyzing the research surrounding female students of color in public education with feedback and conscious conversation directly from the source.

Speakers

Dev'n Goodman

ED MBK, Racial equity department

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1210 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EQUITY | STUDENT PANEL, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Afro-Caribbean Negritude

The audience will have an opportunity to learn about civil rights iconic figures who are also renowned in other arenas such as the literary arts, music, sports, and media.

Speakers

Airam Ruiz

K-12 Literacy Coordinator, Fort Worth ISD

Juan Rodriguez

Dual Language Coach, FWISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1122 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

10:30am CDT

From Kindergarten to 12th Grade Could Equal 13 Years a Slave

Participants walk away understanding “Slavery is not AFRICAN History, Slavery is an interruption of African history”

Speakers

Rickie Clark

Executive Director, Strategies to Elevate People

Rickie Clark is a lecturer, educational consultant, advocate, and Executive Director of the FWISD School District's My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Clark is a dynamic and influential motivator who has demonstrated a unique approach to working... Read More →

AfricaBeginningofCivilizationHandout pdf

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1110 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

10:30am CDT

Implicit “Unconscious” Bias

Educate, Inform, Impact and bring awareness to areas of Implicit “Unconscious” Bias and how it shows up everyday as well as provide solid objectives and a hands-on activity for overcoming bias not only in educational scenarios but in everyday examples.

Speakers

MiShon Landry

CEO | Inclusive Leader, Culture Consultants

MiShon Landry, CDP is a Certified Diversity Professional and owner of Culture Consultants located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.Culture Consultants is a strategic Consulting Firm designed to bridge the ever-increasing gap between Inclusion and Leadership. At Culture Consultants... Read More →

Microaggressions in the Classroom pdf

Culture Consultants Bridging The Gap Between Inclusion and Leadership 2 pdf

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1116 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY

10:30am CDT

Parent University: Engaging and Empowering Families

Our school has recently celebrated its 6th year of Parent University. This program is a 13- week course created by Manuel Jara Elementary Principal, Marta Plata, to help build stronger families by giving parents the confidence, tools, and skills they need to raise healthy, caring, and responsible children.

Speakers

Marta Plata

Principal, Manual Jara Elementary, Fort Worth ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
RM 1115 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

10:30am CDT

SEL: A Pathway to Equity

Learning is an inherently social and emotional process. Equity in education means that all students can have access to the right resources they need at the right moment in their education, regardless of their cultural background, knowledge level, or socio-economic status. While education has always been focused on academic skills and content, there is a growing body of research and observational evidence showing the link between SEL, success in school, and happiness in life. In this session we will explore how paying more attention to SEL can benefit students’ confidence, improve the learning climate, and ultimately boost graduation rates.

Speakers

Amber Woodward

National Urban Education Team, McGraw-Hill Education

Saturday March 23, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
1214

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:10am CDT

Bridging communities through urban bicycling: literature, jazz, and art

Present examples of how urban bicycling helps dismantle implicit biases and social isolation, and also creates opportunities for extending bridges to new communities and learning about the art, music, literature created therein. Will introduce examples of bicycle poetry and the vision for the 2019 Jazz Bicycle Tour (JBT) in east FW. Lastly, a poem read-along activity will engage all participants.

Speakers

Tammy Gomez

Founder, Creative Director, Sound Culture

As a Mexican-American Texas-born writer, performance artist, and media producer, Tammy Gomez has over 20 years of experience in producing, directing, and hosting literary performance events, and has collaborated with over 100 artist/writers. She curated the Poetry Tent readings for... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:10am - 11:40am CDT
RM 1117 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SHOW-N-TELL, EXCELLENCE

11:10am CDT

Their Voices Must Be Heard

To assist in helping adults who work with students understand the developmental needs of young girls of color who culturally differ from them or who show difficulty in responding positively to adults.

Speakers

Rachel Haugabook

Senior Program Director, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County

Hello! I'm Rachel Haugabook, a Sr. Program Director for Girls Inc. of Tarrant County who has a tremendous passion and heart for the work I do with young ladies in our agency. I have worked in this field for eight years, focusing on development of self-awareness in girls and women... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:10am - 11:40am CDT
RM 1207 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

TAKE 30, EQUITY | SHOW-N-TELL, EQUITY

11:15am CDT

76105: Dr. King Won’t Rise

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:15am - 11:45am CDT
I. M. Terrell Main Auditorium

Movie, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

Fort Worth ISD Journey to Racial Equity

Speakers

Sherry Breed, M.Ed.

Division of Equity and Excellence, Fort Worth ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1208 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

What do school boards have to do with student achievement and racial equity?

Explore the role of school boards, how their vision and values translate into student success, our role as advocates and community members, and how equity can lead the way.

Speakers

Jacki Walker-Ross

Director of Engagement and Communications, Leadership ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1111 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

ROUND TABLE, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

CRASH: a Lyricist Cafe

What happens when literacy and love collide with privilege and power? Come experience the amalgamation of masterfully curated questions from a philosopher, the rebirth of an artist, a spider hunter, once in a lifetime storytellers, and loads of vulnerability.

Speakers

Reggie Robinson

Change Maker in Chief, j'Wildcattaz Inc.

Philosopher, poet, and arsonist - Reggie Robinson is well versed in the intersections of art, strategy, and chaos. He's a leader’s leader who’s passionate about engineering epiphanies, tobasco sauce, and his adorable daughter Fox. Reggie has a wizardly way with words, teaching... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
BLACKBOX 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, RACE

11:40am CDT

It Takes a Village

1) Awareness of what statistics say about low socio-economic students; 2) Four strategies parents/stakeholders can implement to support learning; 3) How to get involved

Speakers

Amanda Coleman

Director, Policy & Planning, Policy and Planning Division, Fort Worth ISD

Dr. Coleman has over 20 years of experience supporting students from Pre-Kindergarten to post-secondary level as a teacher, administrator, researcher, curriculum writer and most recently as a policy director for Fort Worth ISD. Amanda has trained educators/parents in multiple states... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1115 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

Mapping Intersectionality: Using GIS mapping to explore school and community contexts

Learn to use GIS mapping as a tool for discussing intersectionality and deepening understanding of schools and community contexts; Gain a broader perspective on the influence of systemic racism on urban geography and policies that impact local schools

Speakers

Dr. Erin Atwood

Assistant Professor, TCU, Educational Leadership

Dr. Erin Atwood joined the TCU College of Education in 2016 as an Assistant Professor and works primarily with the Educational Leadership program. Her teaching emphasizes transformative social justice and interdisciplinary approaches to preparing educational leaders. Dr. Atwood’s... Read More →

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1116 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

Molding Diverse Minds Through Music

This session will demonstrate how music can be used to keep students culturally aware about diverse topics throughout society and the world!

Speakers

Thomas Mayfield

5th Grade Math Teacher, Fort Worth ISD

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1209 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EXCELLENCE

11:40am CDT

SEL: A Pathway to Equity

Speakers

Amber Woodward

National Urban Education Team, McGraw-Hill Education

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
1214

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:40am CDT

Understanding Implicit Racial Bias and Equity

The purpose of this session will be to explore how implicit racial bias affects interactions and outcomes within school contexts. Participants will learn about what implicit racial bias is and how it can be measured. Research about Texas school diversity and equity as well as a case study in North Texas will help provide context and relevance. Ways to measure equity to help pinpoint areas for improvement will be discussed. Lastly, there will be a discussion of how participants can learn about their own implicit bias and how this awareness can help them mitigate harmful interactions based on those biases.

Speakers

Paige Tooley

Grad Student, Grad Student: Texas Christian University

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
RM 1122 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SUMMIT, EQUITY

11:50am CDT

I Am My Brother's Keeper

TCU students at the forefront of change in Fort Worth. TCU males of color, former FWISD students, will take you through the journey of establishing a chapter of My Brother's Keeper (MBK) on the campus of a prodominately white institution(PWI), Texas Christian University.

Speakers

Marky Ramos

TCU Student, TCU MBK

My real name is Juan Marcos Ramos, but I go by Marky. I am a North Side High School alumni and currently a Junior at TCU studying Political Science and minoring in Latino/a history. I am one of the three founding members of TCU's MBK.

Danny Ramos

TCU Student, TCU MBK

My name is Antonio Daniel Ramos, but I go by Danny. I am a current freshman at TCU on a full ride majoring in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies with a minor in Political Science. I am one of the three founders for TCU's chapter of My Brother's Keeper.

Saturday March 23, 2019 11:50am - 12:20pm CDT
RM 1117 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

SHOW-N-TELL, EXCELLENCE

12:00pm CDT

76105: Dr. King Won’t Rise

Saturday March 23, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
I. M. Terrell Main Auditorium

Movie

12:50pm CDT

Community Style Lunch with Table Talks

Saturday March 23, 2019 12:50pm - 1:40pm CDT
Inside Gym

LUNCH, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: AFRICAN

The ability to engage in courageous leadership and advocacy, conversations can and must take place in both inter- and intra-racial settings. Racial Affinity sessions are being held this year in order to have an unique opportunity for dialogue with those who share a racial identity and lived racial experience. While most of the sessions are spaces in which participants of diverse racial identities share multiple perspectives, Racial Affinity gatherings require participants to select the session that best reflects their personal racial identity. Given the anticipated number of online registration, for some Affinity sessions, please select from the sessions below using the first letter of your last name, when appropriate.

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
RM 1207 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: AMERICAN INDIAN

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
RM 1110 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: ASIAN

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
1110

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: BI-RACIAL

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
RM 1117 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
CHOIR ROOM 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
BAND ROOM 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: LATINX/ HISPANIC

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
BLACKBOX 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: WHITE

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
DANCE ROOM 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

1:50pm CDT

AFFINITY GROUP: WHITE

Saturday March 23, 2019 1:50pm - 3:10pm CDT
RM 1208 900 IM Terrell Way, Fort Worth TX 76102

AFFINITY GROUPS, RACE, EQUITY, EXCELLENCE

3:15pm CDT

Closing Keynote: Dr. Angela Valenzuela

Speakers

Angela Valenzuela

Professor Educational Leadership, UT-Austin

Saturday March 23, 2019 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
I. M. Terrell Main Auditorium

Keynote, EXCELLENCE