SWT March 2023

THE STORIES WE TELL FEATURING SUPERINTENDENT DR. A. KATRISE PERERA – MARCH 2023

Read the latest edition of “The Stories We Tell” from Voice4Equity. Meet Dr. A. Katrice Perera, Superintendent of Lancaster Independent School District. Register for the “When Women Lead” summit taking place in Vancouver, Washington, on June 19-21, 2023, and relieve neck and shoulder tension with Tiana Hill!

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The Power of Storytelling

Women’s History was first established as Women’s History Week via proclamation by then President Jimmy Carter in 1980, which Congress adopted as public law in 1982.  In 1987, Congress passed a replacement law, at the bold urging of women’s groups nationally, which designated the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” Now, as a nation, every March we celebrate the contributions of half of our population for an entire month. So why do we need a month to celebrate women in history? 

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2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER

Dr. Carmen I. Ayala has 36 years in education and served as the 30th State Superintendent of Education in Illinois through February 2023. She is the first woman and person of color appointed to the position. Previously, she served children and families as a bilingual and general education teacher, director, assistant superintendent, and district superintendent. She has a strong background in systemic curriculum development, which has resulted in all students being able to thrive, grow, and achieve.

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