I’ve been teaching for 23 years, the last seven as a substitute teacher in the same school district. I’ve seen some patterns that trouble me - predominantly Black students being disciplined and singled out as “trouble” and students pointing out teachers who treat students of color poorly. The post-election climate did not help as many children were distressed over the immigration status of their families.
The Western Justice Center, a non-profit dedicated to building a more peaceful civil society, is proud to announce the appointment of Elissa D. Barrett, Esq., as its new Executive Director. Barrett is an attorney with a breadth of nonprofit leadership experience. She brings with her a lifetime of work to increase justice, equity and equal opportunity for all.
