2020 GlobalMindED
The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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In what ways do you give back to your community through your role?
In my current role as Athletic Director at Christina Seix Academy in Trenton, NJ, I am able to give back to my community in a number of ways. Although I am responsible for leading our athletic program, I am fortunate enough to engage with students in many other ways as a coach, mentor, and facilitator. I am able to educate students through different initiatives such as sports tournaments, award ceremonies, and the mentorship group that I founded, “Men of Culture”. Being a person from the Trenton community and now coming back, I have a strong sense of accountability and responsibility to pay it forward to the Black and Brown young men from this area. It is imperative that I do my part to uplift my community.
Considering the marginalization taking place towards the Black community, where no matter your education status, social status, or ability to articulate yourself, we are still not viewed as equal. I am extremely passionate about the change needing to take place within our society as a whole and I am ensuring that I am doing my part to equip this next generation for such change.
How does your identity/story impact your work?
My identity and story have everything to do with the work that I am engaged in. First and foremost, I have to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Christina Seix for founding such an amazing institution and having the courage to place this school in the area which she did. This has been a blessing to so many students and families in need, so to be a part of something special like this an opportunity that I do not take lightly. Having this opportunity has had such an enormous impact on my work, being a black male from this area, able to leave home and attend college, receive two degrees and come home to give it all back to the place that raised me means the world. I am first-hand evidence that success is possible through the right mindset and work ethic, that all can be accomplished if you set your mind to it.
How can educators be (more) inclusive in light of COVID-19 and the virtual environment?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much in our daily lives that sometimes we might forget this change could be much more catastrophic from one family to the next. I believe as educators this needs to be at the forefront of our minds when we are in front of our students. Low-income families may be experiencing financial hardships, food insecurity, issues with the internet needed for virtual learning, or limited child care assistance. Understanding these issues will better assist us in serving our students. Those are a few among a long list of other burdens that play a part in a person’s mental wellness and their ability to learn. Mental health above all is what educators should be mindful of and should include some sort of mental wellness check-in at the start of every session. This pandemic has caused all of us to be much more secluded and less social than we normally are therefore mental wellness should not be ignored.
What role does physical activity play in educating the whole student?
Can I first just say this is such a great question. Personally, I believe that sports serve as a great analogy to life. Of course, the physical activity component is an integral part of one’s own physical wellness but physical exercise also teaches you lessons and habits of life. There is real-life education that takes place when students are involved in physical exercise, especially organized sports. The invaluable lessons such as teamwork, time management, work ethic, competition, etc. are key to developing student-athletes. Being an individual who started playing sports at a young age then going to play at the collegiate level I can attest to this. Athletics and physical fitness have shaped my life and have given me the tools to deal with any situation. Therefore I am a strong believer in the benefits for the whole person beyond just the physical.
How has your work at CSA helped you prepare for that next step? What's next for you in your career?
CSA is an institution that prides itself on being comfortable even when you are uncomfortable. You are constantly pushed to be better, to improve and to take on a bit more even when you do not think you can. This kind of culture is what allows me the ability to continuously grow and learn from mistakes. When it’s time to decide to leave CSA I know I will be equipped to lead in many different capacities whether that be continuing through athletic directing, coaching, or higher education, I have all the tools in my tool belt to be successful.
As I begin thinking about what is next for me many different avenues come to mind. In addition to my Athletic Director role, I am beginning a fitness journey. I have started to lead group HIIT classes at local parks in the Trenton area and I have also started to train personal clients. I also have a strong passion to coach football. The game has given me everything I could have asked for and more now I am ready to give it all back. Ultimately, my goal is to take my leadership to the next level, but more importantly, have the ability to touch as many lives as possible in a positive way. I truly live my life through love and compassion for all and I believe that is my mission while I am here to carry out.
Bio:
Isaiah Coleman is a Lawrence, NJ native currently residing in Trenton, NJ. He serves as the Athletic Director and a residential educator at an Independent Junior Boarding School serving disadvantaged students and families from the Greater Mercer County area. While at CSA, Isaiah has spearheaded several initiatives, including founding the Men of Culture mentorship group. Isaiah was a graduate of Slippery Rock University in 2014 with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. He was also the captain of the men’s varsity football team. Isaiah went on to receive his Master's degree in Education Administration from the University of Findlay in 2017. Isaiah is now heavily involved in his community engaging in several protests and was afforded the opportunity to speak at a protest in his hometown of Lawrence, NJ. Isaiah is committed to being a role model in his community and a resource to the young Black and Brown families he serves.
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Join the US Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, GlobalMindED, and our distinguished guest panelists as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in honor of the many accomplishments of our Hispanic community and further promote pathways to continued success. The purpose of the webinars is to inspire linguistically and culturally diverse students to cherish, nurture and revere their primary culture, heritage, and language so they can realize the short- and long-term personal, educational, and professional benefits of being multilingual.
Hispanic Language Heritage: Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s)
Date: September 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM ET
There are many benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s
global society. Knowing more than one language from birth, acquiring a new language through
school, or learning languages later in life can provide lifelong tangible benefits including cognitive, economic, educational and sociocultural.
Panelists:
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Dr. Cristina Alfaro, Interim Associate Vice President for International Affairs, Professor of Dual Language Education, San Diego State University
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Luis Benitez, Vice-President, VF Corporation
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Clotilde Dedecker, Apple Corporation
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Joe Garcia, Head Councilman, Ohkay Owingh Tribe
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Dr. Joel Gomez, President and CEO, Center for Applied Linguistics.
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Hispanic Language Heritage: Language Assets for Career Preparedness
Date: September 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM ET
Multilingualism opens career opportunities in the public and private sectors and can raise occupational status and earning potential of individuals who are proficient in more than one language. In this webinar, the panel will discuss how multilingualism can shape career paths and share how language skills have influenced their career trajectories.
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Honorable Carmen Cantor, U.S. Ambassador to Micronesia
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Oscar Fraire, CU Denver Business/Management Information Systems, Class of 2022
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Patty Lopez, Senior Platform Applications Engineer, Intel Corporation
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Adrian Rosado, President and Founder, Cultural Clarity Experience
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In case you missed the Back to School in Times Like No Other sessions, here are links to our YouTube channel:
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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THE FLYOVER NATION
Energy's Role in a Troubled Heartland
By J.C. Whorton
A unique and timely discussion of the challenging issues facing the country’s troubled Heartland.
Since the beginning of westward expansion into the Heartland’s vast regions, natural resource development has played a historic role in shaping its communities. Today, domestic oil and gas development offers one of the strongest prospects for the Heartland’s present and future prosperity as well as the nation’s re-emergence as a dominant player in the global energy economy.
The U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, two circumstances that are universally disrupting international geopolitical order. The earth has a finite supply of natural resources and a rapidly growing and over consuming population.
As America positions itself for a very uncertain and constantly evolving global marketplace, will the Heartland become America’s “great connector” or “great divide”?
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J.C. Whorton is a senior level energy and financial professional with over forty years of essential experience. Having a ranching and Native American heritage, Mr. Whorton is a strong advocate for rural education and economic development initiatives.
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Links to read about Inclusive Leaders, many of whom are African American and people of color:
Curated sessions from GlobalMindED 2020 YouTube channel:
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From the Center for Positive Organizations:
From the Economist:
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From the World Academy of Art & Science and UN; Geneva Global Leadership in the 21st Century econference:
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Listen here for an interview with Pam Newkirk, GlobalMindED speaker and author of Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion- Dollar Business.
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Responding to Crisis
The 30-Day Justice Plan
As the reset of America is underway, understanding the role you can play in a system of change can be difficult, but we encourage you to listen, learn and be active. To start, instead of, say, a juice cleanse, feed your brain and move yourself with this practical plan over the next month. Here's our guide of what to read, watch, listen to and do in order to be part of the solution.
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Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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GlobalMindED and the SDG Impact Fund are delighted to announce GlobalMindED's Donor Advised Fund. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Women's Declaration and Action Platform. Many from around the world are thinking of 2020 as the gateway to our most vital decade for delivering equity, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a world where all can thrive. Our key time for these outcomes is 2020-2030.
GlobalMindED DAF and the SDG Impact Fund are a powerful combined force for good as the 2019 year comes to a close and we reflect on the gratitude and the commitments we make to the causes we care most about. The DAF offers immense power and flexibility for giving prior to the year's end as you plant seeds of generous intention for 2020 and the decade ahead.
When you contribute to GlobalMindED, you support First Gen students. We have served more than 400 students by connecting them to role models, mentors, internships and jobs. Your generous support will allow us to take our work 10x and reach these talented students at scale who lack the resources and support we provide. Your support also helps teachers who can't afford the conference fees, faculty at colleges which are under resourced and students who persist at those universities despite food insecurity and/or housing insecurity.
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Meet GlobalMindED Founder, Carol Carter as interviewed by Tim Moore on his podcast Success Made to Last: From Success to Significance
Listen to Part 1 of Carol's interview
Listen to Part 2 of Carol's interview
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Recent GlobalMindED Newsletter Profiles:
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Since 2006 when the flagship TGR Learning Lab opened its doors in Anaheim, CA, TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate, including its most recent milestone of one million students impacted by TGR EDU: Explore, alone.
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital resource library that offers interactive web experiences, lesson plans, training videos and tools for educators, students and families to explore new disciplines and gain skills for a modern and expanding workforce.
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As you start the New Year, are you looking for ways to re-engineer your classroom culture? Check out Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinking in the Classroom. The associated website has lots of activities, projects, and resources you can implement immediately. Our fall workshops using the book as a roadmap for change have been highly successful. Start designing the future today - try using the customized Study Guide for a book study in your PLC. Or contact ProjectEngin or Solution Tree to learn how you can bring professional development based on Ann's book to your school, district, or conference.
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