Presenter: Anjali Ajmera & Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Ph.D,
Workshop Description
The education system in Ontario is a three pronged organization: the ministry, the boards and the federations. All three have roles in creating positive educational environments that work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequities. Join us for a conversation as to how the education unions can be supporting the work of understanding power imbalances, disrupting oppressive forces, cultivating individual and collective agency, while giving voice to and building developmental opportunities for Indigenous, Black and racialized voices and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity community (SOGIC) members.
Bio
Anjali Ajmera
Anjali Ajmera has been an elementary educator with the Peel District School Board for the past 22 years, teaching a wide range of grade levels, Special Education and English Language Learning. Although, her heart will always be with middle school. Additionally, Anjali has been an active member of the Peel Elementary Teachers’ Local for over 10 years. Most recently, she served for over two terms on the local's executive committee as the elected chair of the Anti-Racism and Equity Committee. Currently, Anjali is a released Executive Officer, one of two Equity Officers and the chair of the PETL Equity Advisory Committee with the Peel local. Anjali is a leader focussed on service, collaboration and creating opportunities to lift others. She is fuelled by the relationships she makes along the way and believes strongly in fighting for equity and efficiency. Anjali uses empathy, organization and authenticity to help enact change.
Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Ph.D,
Wonuola Yomi-Odedeyi, Ph.D. OSSTF D20, Experiential Learning Lead, K-12 Halton District School Board. Has lived, worked, studied, and or traveled to 19 countries on four continents. Nigerian Canadian: speaks and writes fluently in four languages: Yoruba, English, French, and Portuguese. Married for over 30 years with two adult children.