Cultural Competency Workshop
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Cultural Competency Workshop! We were grateful to spend the day learning together, strengthening cultural competency, and exploring resources to support educators in their professional journeys.
Workshop highlights included:
PELSB Cultural Competency Training Certificate
Legal pathway discussion with an immigration attorney
Free breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
Transportation support for attendees who requested it
Thank you to everyone who participated, asked questions, and shared their experiences. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the workshop a meaningful and welcoming day!'
Meet the Presenters
All three presenters bring complementary expertise, with Rose and Seema leading the Cultural Competency Training and Attorney Jeff Heidkamp facilitating a legal pathways discussion.
Seema Pothini
Seema Pothini, Education Content Specialist at Elevate Teaching, brings extensive experience advancing equitable classrooms, cultural integration and student success.
Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu
Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu, founder of Elevate Teaching, is an educator and longtime advocate for education equity and systems change.
Jeff Heidkamp
Attorney Jeff Heidkamp is an immigration attorney and adjunct instructor in Immigration Law at Hamline University, bringing experience in education, nonprofit leadership and immigration law.
