MULTI-CULTURAL DIVERSITY

DIVERSITY

DIVERSITY COORDINATOR

Angela Michiko "Angie" Kirkham

Diversity Coordinator

812-376-4398

kirkhama@bcsc.k12.in.us

Click here to Contact the Diveristy Coordinator / Haga clic aquí para contactar al Coordinador Diversidad

About Angie

Angie has lived in nine states and two countries. Her experiences, living and working in multiple settings, has developed her understanding of various perspectives and love of people, cultures, and travel.

She received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from IUC and completed her student teaching with BCSC. Throughout her career as an educator she has worked with families, educators, pre-service teachers and administrators to promote strong relationships among all stakeholders.

She accepted the role of Diversity Coordinator at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Prior to that, she taught elementary grades for thirteen years, nine years at Clifty Creek Elementary. Along with an elementary teaching license she holds a dual license in ENL.

Angie is a co-author of the chapter "Supporting 'Lived Civics' " in the book Real Classrooms, Real Teachers: The C3 Inquiry in Practice edited by Kristy Brugar and Kathryn Roberts. She was the Minority Affairs Chairperson for the Indiana State Teachers Association for two years and continues to work with the state association by facilitating training on a variety of research based educational best practices.

She enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her husband and two dogs. She has a daughter who lives in Texas, a son who lives in Florida and a son whose family includes her three grandsons who live in Washington State.

Acerca de Angie

Angie ha vivido en nueve estados y dos países. Sus experiencias, vivir y trabajar en diversos entornos, han desarrollado su comprensión de diversas perspectivas y su amor por las personas, las culturas y los viajes.

Recibió su licenciatura en Educación Primaria de IUC y completó sus estudios de enseñanza en BCSC. A lo largo de su carrera como educadora, ha trabajado con familias, educadores, maestros en formación y administradores para promover relaciones sólidas entre todas las partes interesadas.

Aceptó el cargo de Coordinadora de Diversidad al comienzo del año escolar 2022-2023. Antes de eso, enseñó en grados de primaria durante trece años, nueve años en la escuela primaria Clifty Creek. Además de una licencia de enseñanza primaria, posee una licencia doble en ENL.

Angie es coautora del capítulo "Supporting 'Lived Civics'" del libro Real Classrooms, Real Teachers: The C3 Inquiry in Practice, editado por Kristy Brugar y Kathryn Roberts. Fue Presidenta de Asuntos de las Minorías de la Asociación de Maestros del Estado de Indiana durante dos años y continúa trabajando con la asociación estatal facilitando capacitación sobre una variedad de mejores prácticas educativas basadas en investigaciones.

Le gusta viajar, leer y pasar tiempo con su marido y sus dos perros. Tiene una hija que vive en Texas, un hijo que vive en Florida y un hijo cuya familia incluye a sus tres nietos que viven en el estado de Washington.

Purpose

The Diversity Coordinator advances the district’s mission of developing expert learners by fostering a safe, welcoming culture where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and supported. Guided by the following core values:

All students have the potential to achieve high expectations when provided with access to educational best practices and support to overcome barriers.
Learning is most effective when it offers choice, flexibility and meaningful connections to our lives.
We thrive when we are provided with safe, welcoming spaces where our physical, social, and psychological needs are met.
Our schools and community grow stronger when we work together and encourage one another.
We flourish by embracing and valuing the unique strengths, perspectives and contributions of every individual in our community.
Our democracy is strengthened through active, civic-minded citizens

Through intentional efforts to unite the community, the Diversity Coordinator ensures all learners and stakeholders are empowered to succeed and grow together.

Focus

The Diversity Coordinator prioritizes student success by fostering partnerships with families, staff and the community.

This includes:

Ensuring access to research based educational practices and support for all students.
Collaborating with families to share responsibility for student success.
Creating safe, welcoming spaces that meet the needs of all students.
Celebrating the unique strengths and contributions of every individual.
Preparing students to be active, civic-minded citizens.

Through these efforts, the Diversity Coordinator unites and empowers students, families, and the community to thrive.

History

Resources

The Arc of Bartholomew County

Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Beloved Bags

Mission is for every child in crisis to be filled with peace, to be carried by strength, and to know love through the kindness of our community.

Black History Month Columbus

Black History Month Columbus is a community-wide initiative designed to preserve and promote Black history in Bartholomew County and beyond.

Columbus Indiana Children's Choir

Cooperative effort between the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and the Indianapolis Children's choir whose mission is to nurture and inspire student achievement through quality music education and the pursuit of artistic excellence in choral music performance.

Community Education Coalition

Partnership of education, business, and community leaders focused on aligning the region's community of learning system with economic growth and an improved quality of life.

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