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I am certain you are wondering why this work is important to me. Allow me to share. I have had countless experiences where I felt like I did not belong in the room. I am 5’3’’, a woman, black, small in stature, from Mississippi, and a public-school attendee. Many of these identifiers do not reflect traditional, American leadership.

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I have had to push my way through barriers while eventually coming to the realization that others need my perspective. We are all influential in various ways - there is no cookie cutter style. My style may not appear to be the classic one but, through experience, I now understand that this is the power of diversity. We all require something different therefore we all have something unique to contribute.

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My middle initial is special to me. It stands for Isoke which means “a beautiful gift from God.” I absolutely love this name and I always want to make sure that the initial is highlighted. Many times women drop their middle name and that is something I will never do. I know it took a lot of thought to create it so I want to always honor the time that was spent ensuring I was named properly and with intention.

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My preferred pronouns are she/her/hers. I love teaching. I love the arts - specifically dance. I am passionate about being able to see someone “get it.” I enjoy having intense discussions that people don’t generally want to have around race and gender. I am also passionate about the education and success of people of color. I want us to thrive and know how remarkable we all are despite the narratives that have been told.