Wouldn’t it be great if everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, and belief system could have a champion? Well, they do! It’s the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color, founded by Kevin Simpson. Kevin joined us to speak to his efforts through AIELOC to expand DEIJ learning in international schools.
Kevin is a native of Flint, Michigan. He owns and operates KDSL Global, an international education consulting company launched in 2016 in the USA and the United Arab Emirates. He and his team have served thousands of schools, educators, and leaders worldwide in over 60 countries. The majority of his work in education has centered on American curriculum schools overseas. Kevin is the founder of the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) and Co-Founder of Resourceya.
Our Guiding Question was, “How are you and your team working to fulfill the mission of AIELOC?”
Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode:
The origin story and mission of the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC)
The power of networking
Challenges and opportunities for AIELOC with so much growth
Continually offering on-the-ground support around the world
Cultural Wealth
Recruiting Support
Mentoring
Research
Supporting DEIJ using many tools
Growing self-understanding
The show was recorded on March 21, 2024.
Kevin’s Contact Information: LinkedIn
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC)
Categories: School Life | PD | Change Management | DEIJ