Creating Space for Authentic Voices at the Intersection of Technology, Culture, & Identity 

 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 

 

8:30-9:00am    
Arrival/Registration 

Continental Breakfast 

GSB Performing Arts Community Center (PACC) 

  

9:00-10:15am 
Welcome   
Kyle Armstrong, Middle School and Lower School Director  
Tracey Goodson Barrett, Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community  

 

Keynote Presentation   
Dr. Marsha Maxwell 

  

Discussion Groups 
Candace Pryor Brown, Assistant Director – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community

 

10:15-10:30am 
~BREAK~ 
Walk to Hockenbury Building  
  

10:30-11:20am 
First Discussion Session 

Hockenbury Building – 3rd Floor  

 

11:20-11:30am 
~BREAK ~ 
  
11:30-12:20pm  
Second Discussion Session  

Hockenbury Building – 3rd Floor 

 

12:20-12:30pm  
~BREAK ~ 
Walk to Lunch 

Founders Building 

 

12:30-1:00pm  
Lunch 

Founders Building 

 

1:00-1:15pm  
Student Open Mic  
Camille Bonds, Digital Communications & Technology Specialist 
Monique Brown, Middle School Equity & Inclusion Coordinator 
Lee Eaton, Lower School Equity & Inclusion Coordinator 

 

1:15-1:30pm
Closing/Depart  

Attendance: Participants are expected to attend the full Summit. This includes the keynote presentation as well as the two discussion sessions and closing. 

Use of Electronic Devices: Access to the Summit’s Agenda and other important documents will be accessible by QR Code. We ask that cell phones be used only between sessions and after lunch. 

Dress Code: Students are expected to be appropriately dressed. Please refrain from wearing revealing clothing or items with inappropriate words or logos. The expectation is that all clothing is based on common sense, moderation, and respect for self and others. 

Personal Conduct: The Summit organizers will not tolerate verbal or physical behavior that constitutes bullying (including cyberbullying), discrimination, or harassment. The expectation is that participants maintain and model the highest standards of conduct, respect, and integrity. 

Recording: Participants are prohibited from recording or broadcasting any part of the Summit program and any other participants or individuals participating in the Summit program. 

Acceptable Use: Students are expected to adhere to their school’s Acceptable Use policy regarding use of computers and other electronic devices. 

• Listen actively. Respect others while they are speaking. 

• Speak from your own experiences and avoid generalizing. Use “I” statements. 

• Asking questions can help you gain a deeper perspective, but please refrain from any personal criticisms or judgments. 

• Participate fully. Community growth depends on the inclusion of every voice. 

• Assume positive intent when listening to perspectives different from your own.

Thank you for registering for the Middle School Equity and Inclusion Summit on Saturday, October 21.  

GOALS OF THE SUMMIT:

• Students will define leadership in a changing world.
• Students will practice civil discourse skills.
• Students will consider new ideas to help foster inclusiveness within their school communities.
• Students will engage in a safe space to exhibit self-awareness, confidence, cultural pride, and social identities.
• Students will develop critical thought around ways young people can affect change in their school communities.
• Students will identify critical issues in their school communities and develop skills needed to amplify their thoughts and ideas.

SUMMIT TOOLKIT

Breakout Discussion 1

Breakout Discussion 2