Our Voice Academy

OVA and Techquity for All

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Over the last three months, I have had an awakening that has transformed my teaching career in ways that I’ve never imagined. In December, I was invited by Jennie Magiera to participate in the Our Voice Academy (OVA). The purpose of this academy was to provide access, visibility, and leadership to teachers of color on […]

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The Our Voice Academy: Avengers Assemble

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What can I say about the Our Voice Academy? Habit two (2) of Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” says to begin with the end in mind. In that spirit, I’ll begin by restating a tweet from the end of my experience and say #OVAcademy was the best professional development experience I’ve ever […]

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I Found My Tribe- #OVAcademy

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When the email came informing me that I was being invited to Our Voice Academy, to say I was excited was an understatement. Before even reading the details, I knew anything Dee Lanier was a part of was going to be amazing. The sense of family was immediate. Within days of receiving the invitation, there […]

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Stripping Down Layers— My #OVAcademy Story

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I’ve been blessed to have had so many amazing opportunities in my life. Right place — right time…..a higher power looking out for me…..whatever it is, I am eternally grateful. Participating in the Our Voice Academy was another example of a truly amazing opportunity and experience. When I received the email, I was extremely honored […]

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Our Voice Academy- The Entire Story

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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” -Maya Angelou This quote, by Maya Angelou, is what set the tone for a life-changing weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Jennie Magiera brought together 20 different, but like-minded minority educational technology leaders from across the country (and Canada) to engage in an intense 2 […]

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