DEIB

Suggested Reflection Questions

1. Your role at Burke's

2. When did this opportunity take place?

3. Summary of workshop/ opportunity

4. Goals & Collaborations:

   - What were your big takeaways from your workshop or project?

Posting this here in addition to the School Library group because I think there are DEIB takeaways from the 1st breakout session too!

I attended CCLI 2026: Library Instruction in Changing Times at CSU Monterey Bay. CCLI is a committee of academic instruction librarians in Northern California who aim to support instruction librarians’ professional development needs. The theme of this year’s annual conference was how to reimagine library instruction to “keep pace with changing times…and actively shape a more inclusive, informed and hopeful future.” 

I attended the keynote address, “Libraries as Bridges to Critical AI Literacy,” three workshop/breakout sessions on AI, and poster sessions on various related topics. I found the most meaningful, relevant sessions to be: (1) “When AI Reinscribes Empire: Libraries as Spaces of Counter-Pedagogy” and (2) “From CRAAP to CRITICAL: Updating Information LIteracy for the Age of AI.” 

When AI Reinscribes Empire: Libraries as Spaces of Counter-Pedagogy

My…

PD Reflection - White Privilege Conference April, 2026

Attending the conference hosted by The Privilege Institute proved to be a meaningful step in my ongoing journey of professional growth and my commitment to better serve my students. As an educator, I found it essential to deepen my understanding of diversity, power, privilege, supremacy, and antiracist leadership. 

The opportunity to connect with a network of diverse professionals was invaluable for expanding my knowledge, challenging my perspectives, and strengthening my leadership skills. Engaging with this community allowed me to gain practical strategies, informed insights, and reflective tools that enriched my teaching practice and better support students from all backgrounds. 

The experience not only contributed to my own growth, but also had a direct and positive impact on my classroom. I now feel better equipped to foster meaningful dialogue, cultivate inclusive spaces, and guide my students in developing critical awareness, empathy, and a…

When did this opportunity take place? -

April 22-25

Summary of workshop/opportunity -

I attended the White Privilege Conference. This conference has been developed to examine privilege and oppression. It provides a space to discuss white privilege, white supremacy, social justice, and antiracism. Educators can gather to discuss these issues, how they show up in the classroom, and how teachers can support students and their families.

Goals and Collaborations - What were the big takeaways from your workshops/projects? -

I enjoyed attending the conference with my colleagues, Anjali, Jonathan, and Kelley. We discussed DEIB curriculum with fellow teachers from around the country and learned from their experiences. We heard about various challenges with students, administrators, parents, and fellow colleagues from a variety of teachers from a variety of schools.