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Conference Program conference program the 19th people of color conference the 13th student diversity leadership conference nourishing ourselves upstream, uphill, up to us: for the swim upstream preparing ourselves for the challenges ahead the emerald city: seattle, washington november 30 – december 2, 2006 WELCOME nais welcome the national association of independent schools (NAIS) discussion will help inform the strategic planning process is honored to host the 19th people of color conference that NAIS is beginning to undertake. marcia prewitt spiller, (poCC) and 13th student diversity leadership conference chair of the equity and Justice committee of the NAIS board (SDLC) in seattle. the pacificn orthwest, with its stunning and head of school at the children’s school (GA), explains: physical beauty and vibrant diversity, is the perfect setting “the NAIS board made a commitment to aggressively for this year’s conferences. begin a strategic planning process for the entire orga­ poCC and SDLC serve as the flagship ofNAIS ’s equity and jus­ nization. it was decided that, as a part of that planning, tice initiatives. NAIS addresses two important needs at poCC NAIS should begin with the participants at poCC in and SDLC: the need for people of color to come together seattle. this will not just be a discussion about poCC; for networking and support, and the need for schools to find there is the broader question of how NAIS can better ways to build and sustain inclusive communities. serve people of color in our independent schools. if you are attending the conference in seattle, we hope you both poCC and SDLC serve as energizing, revitalizing gath­ will choose to participate. this will in fact be the first erings for people who experience independent schools group of any kind that NAIS will be convening for the differently. teachers, students, and administrators of color strategic planning process.” from across the nation and from foreign countries, along with white/european american allies and participants, NAIS is most grateful to the board and schools of the pacific gather to celebrate, nurture, and activate representative northwest association of independent schools (PNAIS), its diversity, multiculturalism, and equity and justice for indepen­ executive director meade thayer, and its director of profes­ dent schools. poCC brings together a diverse group of sional development Jane mcnamee, for the countless hours people from independent schools: asian/asian americans, of assistance and support in building what will be meritorious black/african americans, first nation/indigenous/native conferences. we are also deeply indebted to three dedicated americans, international participants, latino/hispanic and enthusiastic co­chairs and their local committee, com­ americans, middle eastern americans, multiracial americans, prised of representatives from seattle and tacoma­area pacifici slander americans, and white/european americans. independent schools, their heads of school, and represen­ together, they share the challenges and rewards of their tatives from the seattle­area multicultural community for above Seattle’s skyline is highlighted by the Space experiences in independent schools. their invaluable assistance, recommendations, and support. Needle, towering 605 feet above Seattle Center. Strategic Planning Exercise at 2006 PoCC welcome to seattle! this year, we will devote one of the two affinity group sessions to a discussion about poCC and about how NAIS Gene Batiste Patrick Bassett can serve people of color in independent schools. this NAIS Vice President, nais president 2 Leadership Education and Diversity local committee co­chair welcome SDLC co­chair welcome welcome to seattle! the 2006 people of color conference the student diversity leadership conference is in its 13th co-Chairs, along with the local planning committee, gene year. after an inspirational and productive gathering in batiste and the NAIS staff, corporate sponsors, and all of the dallas, we are once again calling together student leaders other volunteers, have worked enthusiastically to develop from around the country to continue the work of equity an informative, meaningful, and entertaining conference for and justice in our schools. many of our students went back you. historically, poCC has provided a special atmosphere to their schools and shared the skills and knowledge they for participants, one which rejuvenates the soul. this confer­ gained at SDLC. ence was planned with that community spirit in mind. in seattle, we will explore the themes of identity that above Washington State and Convention Center the local planning committee members typify seattle’s we always have, using dialogue and the arts as means of citizenry. they are independent thinkers; they are hard­ expression, and we will continue to stretch ourselves as we working and innovative. their fine work brought a vibrant encourage participants to reflect personally, act locally, spirit to the planning process, and we think you will see and think globally. that spirit during your stay in the emerald city. conference participants will engage in important discussions, all participants are welcome to attend poCC and sdlc. nais has an institutional please consider our conference theme: The Emerald City: explore the possibilities of affinity grouping, and expand commitment to the principles of diversity. in that spirit, nais does not discriminate Nourishing Ourselves for the Swim Upstream. we who live in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, their networks of support through such activities as meeting here know that seattle is a beautiful jewel. it prides itself age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic. with poCC participants in regional groups. we are honored to on being a nexus of cultural diversity that has benefited our bring to the table a talented and seasoned faculty consisting local economy and shaped life in this part of the world. we of independent school alums, college students who are SDLC urge conference participants to teach, learn, and nourish alums, educators, and educational consultants. one another. this will give us greater strength and determi­ nation to carry our work back to the places from which we we look forward to preparing ourselves for the challenges have come. our conference work is important, and our chal­ ahead. the possibilities of the future are up to us! lenges are indeed akin to swimming upstream. and yet we Liz Fernández Rodney Glasgow know that our journey will ensure inclusive school commu­ educational director of diversity & nities that create a powerful new generation. consultant (ny) community relations worcester academy (ma) we warmly welcome you to the 19th people of color conference. we encourage you to nourish yourselves in the emerald city, a cradle of cultural diversity and innovation. Rosetta Lee Kathy O’Neal T.J. Vassar faculty director of admission leep director, coordinator seattle girls’ and advancement of multicultural education school (WA) university preparatory and diversity 3 academy (WA) lakeside school (WA) Note: Registration begins on Tuesday, November 28, in the South Lobby, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM. Wednesday, November 29 Thursday, November 30 Friday, December 1 Saturday, December 2 PoCC Registration PoCC Registration PoCC Registration PoCC Registration 7:00 AM–10:00 PM | South Lobby 4th Fl. 6:00 AM–6:00 PM | South Lobby 4th Fl. 6:00 AM–5:00 PM | East Lobby 6th Fl. 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | East Lobby 6th Fl. PoCC Conference Breakfast with Raghida Dergham PoCC Choir Rehearsal SDLC Chaperone Orientation III (choose one) 7:00 AM–8:00 AM | Ballroom 6B–6C 7:00 AM–7:45 AM | Ballroom 6A–6C 7:15 AM–7:45 AM | Room 608-609 8:00 am School Visits Opening Ceremonies & Opening Address State and Regional Association and POCIS Meetings 8:00 AM–12:00 PM with Sherman Alexie Affinity Group Session B 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | (See p. 27 for locations.) 8:00 AM–9:15 AM | Ballroom 6A–6C 8:15 AM–10:00 AM | (See p. 19 for locations.) 9:00 am Leadership Seminar—Developing and Mentoring Leaders of Color Adult/Student Dialogues by State or Region 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Room 608-609 Sherman Alexie Book Signing and Networking Coffee 9:15 AM–10:30 AM | (See p. 27 for locations.) 9:30 AM–10:15 AM | Foyer outside Ballroom 6B–6C 10:00 am Affinity Group Facilitator Training 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Training Ballroom 6A Networking Coffee Break Workshop Session A 10:15 AM–10:45 AM | Foyer outside Ballroom 6A–6C 11:00 am Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) Tour 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | (See pp. 11–14 for descriptions & 9:00 AM–12:00 PM locations.) Workshop Session C Closing Ceremonies and Address with Ernesto Zedillo 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | (See pp. 19–22 for descriptions & PoCC Choir, SDLC Report, Service Organization Recognition, Wings of Seattle Tour locations.) 2007 Announcement 12:00 pm 9:00 AM–1:00 PM 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Ballroom 6A–6C Journey to the Museum of Glass Tour 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Lunch (on your own) | 12:30 PM–1:45 PM LGBT Caucus | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Room 608–609 Lunch (on own) | 12:45 PM–2:15 PM 1:00 pm See Seattle! Tour 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PoCC Choir Rehearsal PoCC Choir Rehearsal 12:45 PM–1:45 PM | Ballroom 6B–6C 1:00 PM–2:00 PM | Ballroom 6B–6C 2:00 pm The Wing Luke Asian Workshop Session B The Wing Luke Asian Museum Tour Museum Tour 2:00 PM–3:30 PM | (See pp. 14–17 for descriptions & 2:00 PM–5:30 PM 2:00 PM–5:30 PM locations.) Workshop Session D 3:00 pm 2:30 PM–4:00 PM | (See pp. 23–26 for descriptions & Journey to the Museum of Glass Tour locations.) 2:00 PM–6:00 PM See Seattle! Tour 4:00 pm Affinity Group Session A 2:00 PM–6:00 PM 3:45 PM–5:15 PM | (See p.
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