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the “Ready for Rigor Framework”      included: understanding the limbic   work to be done. During the pandemic,
          (Hammond, p. 17) and how it          brain functions (p. 39), using trust   we have been challenged to maintain
          aligns with our observation tool,    generators to build rapport (p.79), and   positive staff morale as we pushed to
          the Danielson Framework. We also     using the Success Analysis Protocol in   break systemic inequities in our school
          discussed and reflected on ways to   classes to help students connect their   for the sake of our students. We need
          increase our cultural awareness from   expertise as a method of focusing on   to continue to push this initiative so
          surface and shallow to developing a   the positive (Hammond, p. 119).     that the normalcy and pro-activeness
          deep culture level with our students   While we have made gains during a   of culturally responsive pedagogy and
          (Hammond, p. 22-23). Other           difficult time, there is still much more   authentic social and emotional learning
          topics addressed during the year                                          truly becomes a whole-school approach.



          Resources
          Hammond, Zaretta. Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among
          Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, 2015.



           About the Author

                        Hope WIlkins has been the Vice Principal at Livingston Elementary School in New Brunswick School
                        District since August 2018. She has become a change agent for creating culturally responsive school
                        environments and a positive, supportive student centered culture. Through her work with providing
                        intentional support and school wide professional development to special area teachers and support staff,
                        she has contributed to creating a whole school approach to this initiative. She has been a lifelong learner
                        and leader in New Brunswick since 1999, serving 18 years as an elementary school teacher before her
                        transition into administration. She can be followed on Twitter @Wilkins_MA2







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