As a member of the Ellis community, I have witnessed the continued evolution of 澳门官方老葡京’s aim to ensure every student is seen, 听到, 已知的, 感觉安全的, and is treated fairly through the lens of both a faculty member and a parent of two students of color. One of my favorite African proverbs is “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.“创造一个多样化的, 公平的, and inclusive school community takes time, 意向性, 集体的努力. It is my hope that together, we can go far and deep into the work that will affirm and sustain the identities of all students who grace the Ellis campus.