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Thursday, February 6 • 2:25pm - 3:25pm
#Thankyouforcallingmebymyrightpronoun: Theory to Practice Lessons on Gender Diversity for School Administrators

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This interactive session introduces participants to theories related to gender-diversity and investigate current trends in gender equity. Participants will also discuss how race, class, and sexual orientation can impact gender inequality in academic settings. A case study approach will be used to discuss the legal implications for ensuring the safety of gender diverse students (and school staff/faculty). Administrators will examine research-based practices for ensuring socially- emotional learning (SEL) in schools for gender diverse students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck

Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck

Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor and the director of Administrative Licenses at the University of St. Thomas. A firsthand experience tutoring neighborhood children led Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck to pursue a B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of Illinois-Chicago... Read More →
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Dr. Jayne K. Sommers

Dr. Jayne K. Sommers (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor and director of the Leadership in Student Affairs MA program at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has a decade of professional experience working at a variety of higher education institutions and... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:25pm - 3:25pm
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  Thur 2:25pm Breakout Sessions