• Date: 5/10/2024
• Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Location: PSESD ZOOM
• Clock Hours: 1.5
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This educator workshop offers an introduction to essential tools and insights needed to effectively address Islamophobia in K-12 classrooms. Participants will gain an understanding of the political, social, and cultural factors contributing to Islamophobia and its impact on students. Educators will learn strategies for fostering inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments that support the well-being and academic success of diverse student populations. By the end of the training, participants will emerge equipped with actionable strategies and resources to counter Islamophobia, promote empathy, and cultivate a more equitable educational experience for all students. 

This workshop will be led by Marwa Almusawi, the Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Green River College. Marwa earned her Master’s of Education from the University of Washington, Tacoma. Her research interests encompass the politicization of representations of Muslim women. Marwa, who hails from Arab American roots, spent her formative years in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Syria, and Auburn, WA. She is a proud graduate of the Auburn School District and previously served as President of the Multicultural Student Services Directors Council (MSSDC).