Odalis Amparo of Illustrative Mathematics On 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society

Cultivate a culture of meaningful reflection. It is not enough to simply make changes and adjustments. We must reflect on how it is going every step of the way and the impact it has on those around us. Reflection at every level is a catalyst for healing, growth, and change when it is done collectively.

As part of our series about ‘5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society’ I had the pleasure to interview Odalis Amparo.

Odalis Amparo is a skilled educator who is highly committed to elevating the voice and supporting the achievement of students and teachers in historically marginalized communities. She is fiercely passionate about the intersection between language learning, equitable, anti-racist mathematics instruction, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Odalis is a firm believer in data-driven, intentional decision-making that honors educators and students wholly.