In school districts across the country, students are urgently calling for culturally-relevant resources, culturally-responsive pedagogy, increased access to advanced classes, greater overall opportunities, and intolerance of status quo exclusionary practices. As an educational leader, what now will you do? Join AWSP for this dynamic and engaging four-part series.

Opening Keynote: Dr. Vernita Mayfield Dr. Vernita Mayfield is an inspiring speaker, the author of numerous articles, and most recently, the book, Cultural Competence Now: 56 Exercises to Help Educators Challenge Bias, Racism, and Privilege (ASCD, 2020). She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Innovation, and an Ed.S. in Educational Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver. She earned an MBA in Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino.