Debbie's Corner
Projects, trainings, and musings aimed to making the world a better place for everyone.
Empowering Leaders to run for School Board
Why it's important to have diversity and lived experience on school boards
Access to who can be a school board director candidate must expand to include lived experiences and communities that are not often at the table, Representation matters on school boards, and a new organization called Champions for Educational Empowerment has created a training program designed to amplify a diverse range of voices, including those of LGBTQIA+ families, while providing a fundamental understanding of school board governance, district issues, the role of school board directors, funding and budgets, equity, how to run a campaign, and more. This series, called 'Learning Together,' starts on March 12th and is ideal for future board candidates, curious possible board candidates, educational advocates, and those involved in community engagement. Register today.
Keep Kids Safe
Parent-led Trainings on Legal Documents
Parent-led Trainings on Legal Documents
Parent-led Trainings on Legal Documents
Children of all ages, including those from LGBTQIA families, deserve to be safe and grow up as well-adjusted and healthy individuals. As our political climate changes, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to best protect your child. Families don’t have to navigate this challenge alone. I am hosting a peer-led presentation session focused on community engagement, including tips on how to navigate the legal system to obtain updated documents for the entire family.
Parent-led Trainings on Legal Documents
Parent-led Trainings on Legal Documents
Join me on December 5th at 6 PM for a parent-led presentation on obtaining and updating your legal documents to protect your family. While I am not a legal expert, I will share my personal experiences and offer support to LGBTQIA families. Click below for more information on how we can work together in LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
Why I Ran for Seattle School Board Director in 2023
Representation Matters
Transparency & Accountability
Representation Matters
As an openly LGBTQIA+ community member, I prioritize the protection and safety of LGBTQIA families, students, and staff. Having faced discrimination due to my identity, I am dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ advocacy, ensuring that all students and families are honored for who they are. Through community engagement initiatives, we can provi
As an openly LGBTQIA+ community member, I prioritize the protection and safety of LGBTQIA families, students, and staff. Having faced discrimination due to my identity, I am dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ advocacy, ensuring that all students and families are honored for who they are. Through community engagement initiatives, we can provide the attention and resources necessary for everyone to achieve their highest academic success.
Community Engagement
Transparency & Accountability
Representation Matters
I ran because I believe there needs to be more community engagement from school board directors and the district when crucial decisions need to be made. I have listened to families share their frustrations around a lack of authentic community voice. I share this experience and frustration. I believe public institutions, like our schools a
I ran because I believe there needs to be more community engagement from school board directors and the district when crucial decisions need to be made. I have listened to families share their frustrations around a lack of authentic community voice. I share this experience and frustration. I believe public institutions, like our schools and the district, have an obligation to listen to all voices, especially those most marginalized by the educational system. I understand the importance of inclusive dialogue in fostering a supportive community.
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency & Accountability
Transparency & Accountability
I ran to increase transparency and accountability at the district and school board level. To fully trust the district and board, families and communities must know what is going on and receive communication about crucial upcoming decisions in a timely manner.