Language, Culture and Equity
- Thompson School District
- Language Culture and Equity
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Department of
Language, Culture, and Equity
María Gabriel, Ph.D.
Director
Language, Culture, and EquityTBD
Administrative AssistantMegan Edmiston, Ed.D.
Coordinator
English Language DevelopmentCarol Swalley, Ed.D.
Administrator
Gifted and TalentedJulie Sullivan
Teacher on
Special AssignmentMichelle Stout
Parent Liaison
Gifted and TalentedPer Thompson School District’s Educational Equity Policy, "The District is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and supportive learning and work environments in which students, staff, families, and our community’s diversity are recognized, honored, and respected, thereby creating a strong sense of belonging, so that each individual can achieve their goals.”
The Language, Culture, and Equity Department is committed to ensuring equity, access, and opportunity to culturally responsive high-level academic opportunities, behavior supports, and co-curricular activities to increase achievement for each student.
We honor inclusive and supportive school and community cultures by our focused support of English Language Development (ELD), Gifted Education (GT), equity and diversity programming, and TSD community learning and professional growth.