I believe it is my job, as an educator, to never stop learning. I need to examine my own privilege, acknowledge my own unconscious bias, and make a concerted effort to learn how to better serve my school community. A pillar of my philosophy as a physical educator is my commitment to justice especially as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Every single student deserves an equitable physical education experience that suits their unique needs as a student. It’s the role of the physical education teacher to make sure that their classrooms include all populations of students at all times. Additionally, I believe the only true assessment of a classroom’s inclusivity is by asking students if they feel included and represented within the classroom. 

In my classroom, diversity is celebrated because we understand that our differences make us stronger. 

I believe that there should be an explicit effort to foster an inclusive classroom culture where students feel welcome, represented, and safe to be themselves.