A Message from Geneva 304 Superintendent
June 4, 2020
Sometimes an event can open
our eyes to a difficult and harsh reality that has been right in front of us
for a very long time. For our country and community, the events of the
last week have provided just such a galvanizing moment. While the inequities
and mistreatment that we have all recently witnessed are certainly not new,
they have been a clarion call to all of us that our society can and must do
better.
In Geneva 304, our District Vision calls on us to be collaborative citizens and lifelong learners. As collaborative citizens, it is our responsibility to engage in difficult conversations, listen with the intent to understand, and embrace diversity. Lifelong learning starts with the acknowledgement that we need to, and can, improve. No matter what our age, we can reflect and say: “I can learn, grow, and be different today than I was yesterday.” Above all, this is a time to listen, to learn, and to reflect on how we can reinforce equality and equity for all and contribute to positive change.
We care deeply for our
community and will continue to work hard to ensure that we are creating and
sustaining a culture where children feel safe, cared for, and supported. As you
talk with your children about recent events, here are several resources from
the National Association of School Psychologists that may assist you with those
conversations:
Thank you,
Dr. Kent Mutchler
Superintendent of
Schools
Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2020