Calvin Terrell and MHS English Instructor Jim Drier talk about equity.
Updated NEWS STORY – Speaker Calvin Terrell will meet during the day with students on both Sept. 5 and 6.
"Inspiring,” “Awesome,” “Best In-Service ever!” “Fantastic,” “Bring him back!,” “Give us more Calvin!”
These were some of the comments from MHS staff about the Aug. 10 Institute Day with speaker and facilitator Calvin Terrell. As part of the MHS core value of Equity, Terrell was here to engage the participants in many activities to open eyes and minds to new ways of thinking about what we do as human beings.
The speaker will meet with community members in the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium and with students during the day on both Sept. 5 and 6. Staff members see this as an excellent way to continue with his message and for the high school family to work together toward all three core values of equity, growth and collaboration.
Terrell is founder and lead facilitator of Social Centric; an organization he designed to provide education and training for all ages to enhance human interactions and global progress. He is a former Assistant Director of the National Conference for Community Justice/ USA Arizona Region. He has taught for Upward Bound at Arizona State University and the Arizona National Guard’s Freedom Academy. For more than twenty years, Terrell has lectured, trained, and lead comprehensive workshops for valuing diversity, equity, and justice building in schools, corporations, and civic organizations for thousands of adults, children, and youth throughout the United States.
MHS student athletes met Terrell last year at the North Suburban Conference Athletic Leadership Conference in August 2017. It was from these student recommendations that Terrell was invited to speak at Mundelein High School.
During this visit, Calvin will meet with the entire student body, student leaders, parents, the Race Equity Committee, the Equity Professional Development Committee, and any available staff. Below is the tentative agenda for Calvin’s visit.
Day One - 9/4
Periods 5 - 8: Meeting with Equity Professional Development Committee
6:30- 8 p.m. Parent and Community Meeting (Auditorium)
Day Two - 9/5
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Whole School Presentation Calvin will focus on respecting all people to build more equitable communities.
Lunch Periods: Meet and Greet with Calvin in the District Meeting Room. Calvin will be in the District Meeting Room for student drop in. Students can stop in to talk one on one with Calvin during their lunch periods. This is a great opportunity for students to process and debrief Calvin’s message. Student service personnel will be present.
Period 8: Meeting with Leadership Team
3:30-4:30 p.m. Race Equity Committee Meeting
Day Three - 9/6
8 a.m.- 3 pm: Calvin will conduct an all-day leadership summit with student leaders throughout the building. This leadership workshop is by invitation only.