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Washington Township Families and Staff,
2020 has proven undeniably challenging, thus far, for our community. The most recent death of George Floyd, as well as other horrific unjust deaths, leading to the events that have transpired across the country prompted this communication. While we do not condone violence or crime, we do support justice.
As leaders of Washington Township Schools, we have a compassionate desire to be with our students and staff during these times of emotional distress. We know our community is likely feeling fear, hurt, anxiety, anger, frustration, and hopelessness. We especially acknowledge our Black students, families, and staff who are experiencing these emotions at a higher level and have done so for far too long. We desire to connect, to listen, to support our WT students, families, and staff because we know that we are stronger when we are together.
As a community, we remain committed to being part of the solution in addressing racism and social injustice working alongside our Black community. Together, we have an obligation to act and educate with urgency and deliberacy. We stand in solidarity with our Black community and everyone involved in peaceful actions against this long-time practice of institutional racism and injustice.
Sincerely, Leadership of Washington Township Schools
Dr. Woodson, Superintendent Dr. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Licata, Chief Business Officer Mr. Kaiser, Director of Human Resources
Mrs. Piper, Director of Elementary Ed. Mr. Doss, Director of Secondary Ed.
Mr. Kneebone, Director of Technology Mrs. Lowe, Director of Special Services
Mrs. Wright-Browner, Director of Career Center Ms. Britain-Smith, Director of Operations
Mr. Pomerenke, Principal of Allisonville ES Mrs. Inman, Principal of Clearwater ES
Mrs. Parquet, Principal of Crooked Creek ES Mr. Schlifke, Principal of Nora ES
Mrs. Beard, Principal of Fox Hill ES Mr. Blom, Principal of Greenbriar ES
Mrs. Brown, Principal of Willow Lake ES Mrs. Balagopal, Principal of Spring Mill ES
Mr. Pitcock, Principal of Westlane MS Mr. Tutin, Co-Principal of Eastwood MS
Mr. Pelych, Principal of Northview MS Mr. Branigan, Principal of North Central HS
Resources:
Social Emotional Health Resources & Support:
https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4
https://centerhealthyminds.org/
Talking to Children About Social Justice:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-young-children-social-justice-jinnie-spiegler
https://brightpathkids.com/parenting-teaching-your-child-about-social-justice/
Equity in WT:
