Equity, Inclusion, and Empowerment Committee
The Equity, Inclusion, and Empowerment Committee is a subcommittee of the Inavale Community Partners (Muddy Creek Charter School) Board established to gather information, make recommendations, and inform the Board and MCCS stakeholders on issues related to
Equity – giving all students and staff a fair opportunity for success by meeting individual needs.
Inclusion – systemic reform embodying changes to content, structures, and strategies so that everyone feels welcome, valued, respected, and supported.
Empowerment – creating a culture where individuals from marginalized groups and those from groups with greater power gain a positive identity, appreciation for human diversity, and an education and professional growth that opens doors to new opportunities.
Links
- Racial Equity and Equality: What Do They Mean?
- Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Definitions
- Educator Empowerment Academy
- Understanding and Addressing Ableism in Schools
Members
The Equity, Inclusion, and Empowerment Committee comprises 3-5 individuals, including
- at least one Board member and a total number of Board members that is fewer than that required for a Board quorum;
- a parent of a current or former MCCS student;
- an individual with personal lived experience with special education, disability, or neurodiversity;
- a K-12 educator, professional, or volunteer serving K-12 school children (e.g. educational assistant, classroom teacher)
- school counselor or psychologist, occupational therapist/assistant, speech and language therapist/assistant, autism or behavioral specialist/consultant
Kathy Becker-Blease
Kathy holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology and is a professor and Director of the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University. Her research includes child trauma, developmental psychopathology, and the science of teaching and learning. She is the parent of an MCCS alum.
Jamie Hahn
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Jamie helps children from all backgrounds with and without disabilities reach their full potential. Jamie serves as a member of the MCCS board.
Derek Jordan
Derek is an educator and administrator with experience in Pre-K through 12 education. He also has experience teaching students on the Autism spectrum and working to create environments that welcome students of all abilities. Derek is a parent of a kindergarten student at MCCS.
You may reach us at EIE@muddycreekcharterschool.org.
The EIE Committee welcomes new members and individuals with expertise in drug and alcohol prevention, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease prevention, and/or harassment and bullying prevention. We periodically seek input on policies related to these topics as we review and update related policies. Individuals with expertise in these areas who meet the membership criteria are welcome to inquire about serving as members and anyone with this expertise is welcome to inquire about volunteering to provide input on relevant board policies as needed.