Thrilled to have facilitated Cohort 2 Training of Trainers on Effective Circles at OUSD's professional development day. It was an inspiring day filled with leadership and learning! #OUSD #ProfessionalDevelopment #TrainingOfTrainers @OsideUSD International Institute for Restorative Practices

Grateful to Penn GSE @SharonRavitch Tim for the enriching opportunity to engage, learn, reflect, and collaborate with @OsideUSD & Carlsbad Unified Schools team on Shawn Ginwright Healing-Centered Ethics. How are you filling your cup this year? #humanizingmindset #inquirymindset #Equity

Join me at 'A Gathering of Giants' where I'll host a workshop on Compassionate Dialogue. Honored to join dynamic speakers shaping the future of education, advocating for equity. Register now, space is limited. See you there! #Education #Equity #CommunityLeadership 🌟📚

Attention all educators! Today marks the final day to secure your spot at the highly anticipated "Gathering of Giants" Equity Justice Forum, held at Hilton Bayfront Hotel in San Diego. Overnight hotel accommodations are provided at no cost. Register now: bit.ly/3Oyggrk

Bringing Education and Community Partners together with our incredible @OsideUSD Foster and Transitional Youth Liaisons at the Rise Up Summit: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness. Grateful to Susie Terry (she/her)🏳️‍🌈, #SDCOE, and #SDUSD for hosting! #Education #Community

So grateful to attend the “Gathering of Giants” DEI conference in San Diego this weekend! Our site plans have been updated as we continue this work and support our students through their educational journey! @OsideUSD J✊🏼rdy Sparks Ms. Whigham

Celebrating our incredible team of 30 DEI lead learners and 250 justice giants for their dedication at the Gathering of Giants Conference! Engaging, learning, and building momentum for equity in education. Let's keep moving forward! Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) 21CSLA #GatheringOfGiants

Thank you Ms. Whigham for letting me observe your belonging & inclusion lesson@FoussatSchool can’t wait to tag team Christa McAuliffe Elementary School for our 4th/5th graders! Oceanside Unified School District J✊🏼rdy Sparks

🎉 New Blog Post🎉 This tax season, learn more about the impact of tax policies on homeless and foster youth, as well as the implications of a new IRS program to allow people to file directly, in our new blog post → bit.ly/3UcedMJ #EITC #endyouthhomelessness

What can this guide to restorative communication help you do? “Spend less time on that hamster wheel of power struggles and more time creating meaningful relationships with your students,” writes educator Rae Heller. edut.to/3PZmb9t

Had an amazing time with the students at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Our students are ready for the world!

Excited to recognize Miss Romasanta at ACSA Region 18 North County for her exceptional leadership! Her dedication, vision, and impact inspire us all. Congratulations, Jeara, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 #Leadership #ACSARegion18 @OsideUSD

Excited to host the inaugural Black Educator and Staff Meet Up for @OsideUSD A special time for unity, empowerment, and amplifying diverse voices in education. Here's to fostering a community that thrives on inclusion and support! #BlackExcellence #OUSD #EducationForAll

Just received heartfelt thank you cards from students at NorthTerraceTigers @OsideUSD J✊🏼rdy Sparks after our inclusion and belonging presentation. These bright minds have a promising future ahead. Keep shining! #Inclusion #Belonging #FutureLeaders

Just wrapped up a successful DEI Lead Learner Concluding Session with our amazing @OsideUSD team and partners Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) @NCRConline Grand Canyon U. Miss Romasanta Celebrated DEI victories and equity challenges impacting our schools. Excited to continue the work next year!

Huge congratulations to the usd_phdsj grads @MarioE31 @ProfTreMoney247 sobeida Marne Foster who earned their PhD in Education for Social Justice! The world is looking brighter with these amazing equity leaders at the table.#SocialJustice #EquityLeaders

Exciting day for the students at Nichols Navigators hosting the first Oceanside Unified School District student-led, planned, and organized #Juneteenth Celebration! So proud of the staff, Principal Flaherty, and most importantly, our students! Thank you NAACP San Diego Branch Oceanside Library for attending this event!

Excited to kick off the new school year! Our Oceanside Unified School District DEI and Leadership team J✊🏼rdy Sparks is leading the way, by creating a Beloved Community with our dedicated teachers. We’re ready to welcome our students to an amazing year of growth, learning, and inclusion!

Had an amazing day diving deep into #Streetdata with the incredible Shane Safir, Oceanside Unified School District #SDCOE teams making meaningful connections to our Community of Practice. #OUSD Community Schools are ready for the challenge! #StreetData #CommunityOfPractice #EducationLeadership

How I’m feeling these days 🫶🏾💪🏾✊🏾