Liz's Commitment
Belonging
Liz and her husband chose to call Quincy home because of the diversity of the community. Liz will work to make sure that diversity is paired with equity and inclusion throughout the school district. She believes that representation and communication matter, and are key ways Quincy Public Schools can foster connections with families and a sense of belonging.
Belonging is the feeling of fitting in, and feeling like you are an important member of a group. A sense of belonging is especially important for children as they develop their identity and figure out where and how they fit into the world. In order to learn and succeed in school students need to feel safe, valued, and know they belong.
Liz will advocate for:
- Creation of family outreach liaison positions to build stronger relationships between communities and their schools
- Enhanced social-emotional support for all students
- Expanded language translation services and accessibility to improve communication between families and schools
- Recruitment and retention of diverse educators through partnerships with local colleges/universities and by providing incentives to QPS graduates to pursue teaching careers in Quincy
- Implementation of a more diverse, culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum
Liz is excited to be part of how our community envisions the future of Quincy Public Schools! Serving on the Quincy School Committee would be a continuation of her life's work and her commitment to an equitable and inclusive school system for all families.
Vote Speakman for Quincy School Committee on November 2, 2021.
