Local Educator, Fulbright Scholar, and TEDx Speaker Dr. Emad Rahim spoke to all staff at August’s Head Start In-Service. Rahim shared his family’s experiences under the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime and as a refugee youth in New York City and Syracuse. Rahim’s messages about inclusion and the importance of both educators and education inspired reflection throughout the day. They also introduced key features of the agency’s broader, evolving DEI initiative. In the coming months, the agency’s recently appointed DEI Coordinator, Gerri Regan, will be sharing updates and further trainings associate with this important work.
Noted Speaker Shares Thoughts, Experiences around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
