Building Bridges Toward Belonging – Join the Conversation!
Are you ready to take meaningful action in fostering true belonging within our schools and communities? Join LWPTSA Council’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion meeting for an engaging and interactive discussion that will empower us to create welcoming environments where every student and family feels valued.
Guided by the powerful frameworks in Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity by Cobb & Krownapple, we’ll explore key dispositions, indicators and assessments that drive real change.
🎙 Featuring Special Guest: Courtney Wooten
Courtney Wooten is a dynamic organizational consultant, educator, and activist specializing in equity and cross-cultural inclusion. Raised in the Berkeley/Oakland Bay Area, she grew up immersed in social justice movements, embracing community organizing and intersectional coalition-building as part of her lifelong mission for change.
A Stanford alumna and PhD Candidate in Sustainability Education, Courtney pairs education and activism to create real impact. She has led community-driven initiatives through organizations such as Edmonds School District, Sno-Isle Libraries, and UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, fostering dialogue and equity-focused action.
She is the founder of Suburbia Rising and Stories of Self & Solidarity and co-founder of the Justice & Faith Collective, where she brings creative, educational, and community-led programs to life. Beyond her advocacy, she is a Peacemaking Circle Keeper, speaker, and homeschooling mother of two.
Her latest project, Folktale Forest, is an inclusive wellness retreat focused on nature-based education, intergenerational dialogue, and sustainable permaculture, centering queer, Black, and brown wellness.
🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and take actionable steps toward fostering dignity, equity, and belonging in our schools and beyond!
REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK (Limited to 30 participants)
Council’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee meets one Wednesday each month of the school year (with the exception of September and June) at 11:30 am. During the 2024-2025 year, meetings will be held online via Zoom.
DEI chairs and other interested leaders from PTAs and PTSAs in the Lake Washington School District are invited to these monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues and advocacy initiatives that impact our students and families.