![]() In other words, diversity work depends on social and emotional skills. It necessitates the capacity to listen well, to feel and express compassion, to speak with authenticity, to confess and forgive, to imagine ways forward. It means forming relationships outside our normal circles and often being uncomfortable. One thing I’ve learned is that this diversity work often demands hard conversations. They have helped me to understand and celebrate Biblical diversity. ![]() Since I began this role, Jenny Brady from Prestonwood Christian Academy and other colleagues like Joel Hazard and David Robinson from the Christian Educators Diversity Alliance have been an amazing support system. One of the greatest blessings of being a Christian educator, especially in the diversity field, is that I am not alone. ![]() Since 2016, I have served at my alma mater Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, now in my third year as Director of Diversity. Teaching in South Korea as a Fulbright English Teacher in 2015 nurtured this desire for cross-cultural engagement and helped me recognize how central this value is to K-12 education. Since then, I have yearned to learn about cultures and perspectives different from my own. On my first trip abroad, I experienced what it meant to be an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). After a school mission trip to Martha Brae, Jamaica, where I helped lead Vacation Bible School and construct a cement wall for the church, I created the life goal of Making A Difference Everyday (MADE). This Kingdom education laid a foundation for my identity in Jesus Christ. For 14 years, I attended Christian schools.
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