Teach Away invites you to join us at our inaugural DEIJ Symposium and Job Fair! This virtual event will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 8am-1pm EST, and will feature a panel of DEIJ advocates in education, followed by a panel discussion.
At the Job Fair portion of the event, you’ll be able to network and introduce yourself to like-minded schools who share your values. This is a great opportunity to get a pulse on current DEIJ issues from knowledgeable experts and walk away with actionable solutions for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive playing field in education.
Why A DEIJ Symposium & Job Fair?
The critical role of DEIJ in education is undeniable. Creating an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance is integral to helping all learners reach their full potential. DEIJ initiatives help ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities and resources, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background.
Teach Away is dedicated to engaging in meaningful conversations on making schools more welcoming and equitable for all educators and students – especially those who are underrepresented in the education system today.
We welcome all educators actively seeking teaching jobs to join our event, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
Meet The Speakers
We’re proud to have DEIJ advocates Fandy Diney Roser, Ceci Gomez-Galvez, Elisabet Raquel Garcia, Kam Chohan, and Adrienne Waller on board and join us for a discussion moderated by Teach Away’s VP of Sales, Lloyd Ffrench.
This session will examine how international education institutions can encourage DEIJ and confront power imbalances in recruitment practices. This panel discussion will give schools and teachers actionable insight into the part we all play a part in making education more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all.
Fandy Diney Rosero, Initiator Of iEducate Global And Founding Member Of The DEIJ Committee For AIELOC (Association For International Educators And Leaders Of Color)
Fandy is the driving force behind iEducate Global, an initiative to bring about positive change in schools. With her in-depth knowledge of the educational sector acquired over the last 18+ years, she assists schools and educational teams in embracing iDEIJ practices and fostering a student-centric environment.
Fandy is a founding member of the DEIJ committee of the Association for International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) and partners with International School Services, the Council of International Schools, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools, and the Diversity Collaborative to promote equitable practices in international schools. She is a frequent presenter at the I-DEA Foundation Workshop, serves on the Antiracism Task- Force, and is the Head Facilitator of the Leadership Working Group of the International School Anti-Discrimination Task Force.
Ceci Gomez Galvez, Language Equitability Support Program Leader
Ceci is an inspirational mentor, empowering educators to create impactful learning experiences that cater to the needs of all language learners. Through her support program, she champions culturally responsive teaching and works towards providing multilingual students with equitable access.
Elisabet Raquel García, Global Education DEI Specialist And Owner Of Access Equitable Education
Elisabet Raquel Garcia is a pillar of the international education community, working to support historically underserved students in gaining access to extraordinary learning opportunities.
As a Global Education DEI Specialist for her company Access Equitable Education, Elisabet has previously served as a study abroad peer advisor at UC Santa Cruz and collaborated with the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations and the U.S. Department of State to develop outreach programs for underserved students. She is also a youth ambassador for Mexico City and the 2022 Director of the Exchange Alumni Ambassador Program.
Her work has been recognized by many prestigious organizations. Based in East Los Angeles, Elisabet is connecting, consulting, and training teams worldwide through her work, speaking on international education topics and empowering students to pursue their passions.
Kam Chohan, Executive Director For ECIS (Educational Collaborative For International Schools)
Kam Chohan was appointed Executive Director of ECIS in August 2020, joining the organization as Chief Operating Officer two years prior in February 2018. She has a background in teaching mathematics and business and holds qualifications and knowledge in Leadership and Professional Development. Kam has also worked with the UK’s Behaviour Insights Team to apply Nudge Theory to improve student results on a national scale.
As Chief Operating Officer of ECIS, she displayed a strong acumen for financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, scenario evaluation, and the fiscal consequences of business and educational models. Kam is committed to social justice, equity, and intercultural understanding in international education, achieved through diversity and inclusion.
Adrienne Waller, DEIJ Educational Leader And Owner Of Worldwide Educator, LLC
Adrienne Waller is an experienced educator dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. She has served in the education sector for over 15 years, advocating for DEI, assisting parents, teaching, and leading public, private, and charter schools in the US, Qatar, China, Kuwait, and the Cayman Islands.
Additionally, Adrienne is the proprietor of Worldwide Educator, LLC, an educational consulting firm devoted to authentic living and empowering educators to own their instructional expertise and stand out. She has worked with teachers worldwide and hopes to help them attain better, more rewarding careers.
About Teach Away’s DEIJ Initiatives
This event is part of Teach Away’s ongoing commitment to DEIJ, which includes initiatives such as our digital resource center accessible through our applicant tracking system. The resource center houses valuable information on recruitment strategy and best practices from Canadian and American school boards, the British Council’s guidelines for diversity and inclusion, and best practices for schools on Child Protection as we are a member of the International Task Force for Child Protection.
In addition to the above library, we continue to share valuable insights on our recruitment blog with recruitment strategy tips and knowledge on why recruitment diversity benefits international education.
We also share a wide variety of international education content on the Teach Away blog. Here you’ll find articles on diversity in the classroom, culturally responsive teaching, and being mindful of differences in the international classroom.
How To Register
Teachers and educators register on our official DEIJ hiring fair page.
Please note all interested candidates are pre-screened for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be contacted by a Teach Away team member and given instructions for next steps.
