Tackling Racism Workshop: Establishing Structures and Systems to Tackle Racism and Promote Equity in our Schools and Universities

23 November (workshop option 1 & 2)

Associate Professor Eeqbal Hassim is an internationally recognised expert in intercultural education, the development of complex competencies, and education in transnational contexts. He is an independent education consultant and an Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE), The University of Melbourne. Eeqbal is an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)® and Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS)® Qualified Administrator. He has collaborated with CIS on a broad range of research, global learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion projects over the last six years. He is also a member of the CIS Board Committee on I-DEA (Inclusion via Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism). Much of Eeqbal’s work focuses on intersections of curriculum, learning, teaching, assessment, and education philosophy. He works extensively with schools, school systems and school organisations, nationally, internationally, and across a range of curricula, to facilitate and assess deep learning and development of intercultural and global competencies. He holds a BA with First-Class Honours and a PhD from The University of Melbourne.

23 November (workshop option 1)

Dr Eleanor Parker is Head of Learning Development at King’s College London, leading services which support students with academic skills for learning. She has worked on a variety of diversity and equity initiatives, in both academic faculty and professional support roles in UK Higher Education. This has included leading on inclusive curriculum at the University of Bath, being an anti-harassment, inclusion and implicit bias trainer at both Bath and the University of Oxford, and as Director of the fair and equitable admissions staff development programme at the University of Oxford. She believes strongly in the link between equity initiatives and well-being and won the 2017 University of Oxford Students' Union Teaching Award for Outstanding Pastoral Support, nominated by her students. Eleanor has collaborated with CIS on projects related to student transition to Higher Education and anti-racist and equity practices. She has a first-class BA (Hons), Masters and doctorate in modern languages from the University of Oxford in the UK.  Eleanor became Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy in July 2021, awarded for her innovative leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion in learning and teaching.

23 November (workshop option 1)

Dr Erin Robinson is deeply appreciative of the opportunities to grow up in diverse environments as a third culture kid (TCK). From an early age, she came to experience the significance of compassion, perspective taking, and developing a sense of relatedness with others who are different from yourself. This evolved into a passion for pursuing intercultural competence, social justice, equity, inclusion, and peace. Erin currently serves as the Head of Secondary at Atlanta International School, in the US. She holds a PhD in educational leadership and her doctoral work focused on cultural competency in education with additional research interests in student voice, student engagement, and outdoor education. Throughout her career, Erin has sought opportunities to support students, staff, and parents in further developing intercultural understanding and developing equitable and inclusive school environments. With fifteen years’ experience in DEI across the US and Asia, Erin also enjoys consulting with schools and providing professional development in DEI, anti-bias recruitment, cultural competency, inclusive leadership, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

23 November (workshop option 2)

Dr Nicole L B Furlonge is Professor of Practice and Director of the Klingenstein Center. She earned her PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania, her MA from the University of Michigan and BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Teachers College, Nicole served as Director of Teaching and Learning at the Holderness School, where she facilitated professional learning for faculty and developed LEARNS (Listening, Engaging, Asking, Reflecting, Networking, Sharing), a framework for formative professional learning and inquiry. She has taught English and served as English Department Chair and Director of Diversity at several independent schools, including St. Andrew's School (Delaware), The Lawrenceville School, and Princeton Day School. She is the author of Race Sounds: The Art of Listening in African American Literature, published by University of Iowa Press. Her book demonstrates listening as an interpretive, creative, and civic act that leads to deeper engagement with identity and racial difference. Currently, Nicole’s research examines the intersections between listening, cognitive neuroscience, cultural competency, school leadership and adult learning. Ultimately, she is interested in investigating ways to cultivate the habits of a listening mind.

23 November (workshop option 2)

Dr Judith King-Calnek has been a member of the United Nations International School (UNIS) community since 1994. During that time, she served as teacher (anthropology, theory of knowledge, history, and MS humanities), head of department (humanities), president of staff association, and UNIS parent.  In 2020, Judith became the school’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Judith holds a PhD in comparative education and anthropology from Teachers College Columbia University, two master’s degrees (curriculum and teaching; anthropology and education) from the same institution, and a BA from Pomona College. She has taught at Manhattanville College in Brazil and has conducted extensive research in Brazil and the US focusing on the intersection(s) of race/colour, education and citizenship. Judith is also an IB examiner for social and cultural anthropology. Prior to joining UNIS, Judith was part of a consulting team that managed a workforce initiative with an emphasis on diversity in the workplace at a manufacturing company in Connecticut. In addition to her work in school settings, Judith has worked for over 30 years as a radio programmer and producer of Brazilian music and jazz, for which she has received numerous commendations.

23 November

Angeline Aow is an international educator who has taught in schools in Sydney, Singapore, Nanjing, and Berlin. Having undertaken multiple roles within schools, as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, accreditation coordinator and most recently as a professional learning and development coordinator, Angeline has gained unique insights and understandings from multiple perspectives. Her work as a member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) and as a CIS International Advisor has provided opportunities for her to work across cultures, borders, and languages where she brings together learning communities interested in developing shared understandings and practical steps towards sustainable school growth. Angeline is an advocate of coaching, concept-driven learning and teaching and contributes as an active citizen on social justice issues through her role as a country network leader of @WomenEdDE. She also serves on CIS Board Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-racism. Angeline believes that every educator and student has the power to impact others to create a just and equitable world.