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In Tennessee, three dedicated education professionals come together, driven by their passion for improving student learning. Nashville, a city rich in diversity and culture, is home to families from over 130 countries, many of whom choose to enroll their children in public schools.
We have identified significant gaps in support for multilingual learners, including access to vital information, scaffolded instruction, and technology skills. These learners face academic challenges, such as culture shock limited vocabulary, and a need for English role models Thus, bariers can make it difficult for them to grasp academic content and English simultaneously, profoundly impacting their learning journey.
Our commitment is unwavering as we strive to bridge these communication gaps by providing enriching language experiences through the arts. By pooling our collective skills and experience we aim to create meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for children who need to master English proficiency.
We are dedicated to nurturıng and enlightening the next generation with empathy and cultural awareness.
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students from around the world
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MISSION
To ensure that multilingual learners have the literacy and communication skills necessary for success in a global environment.
PURPOSE
Open Windows está organizado con fines educativos según la sección 501(c)(3) del Código de Rentas Internas. Brindamos instrucción a niños multilingües en edad escolar. Más especÃficamente, enseñamos curiosidad, pensamiento crÃtico y uso efectivo de los medios digitales para hacer avanzar a los estudiantes a través de desafÃos lingüÃsticos y culturales.
VALUES
En OpenWindows, adoptamos valores fundamentales al relacionarnos con estudiantes de diversos orÃgenes culturales.
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VALUES
At OpenWindows, we embrace core values as we engage with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Inclusiveness and Equity
Valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all learners feel welcomed, respected, and have equal access to opportunities. We strive to overcome barriers and inequities to ensure equitable outcomes for learners from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Cultural Responsiveness
We recognize and validate the diverse learner population’s cultural assets, experiences, and perspectives. It is vital to adapt programs, curricula, and teaching methods to be culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of multicultural learners.
Community Engagement
We actively engage with the local community, including families and cultural/community organizations, to build partnerships and leverage their expertise. We are empowering the community to be involved in planning and implementing programs and services.
Holistic Support
We provide comprehensive, wraparound services that address multicultural learners’ academic, social-emotional, and practical needs. We recognize the intersectionality of identities and the unique challenges faced by learners from diverse backgrounds.
Continuous Learning and Improvement
We are fostering a culture of ongoing professional development and cultural competency training for staff and regularly evaluating programs and services to ensure they remain responsive to the evolving needs of the multicultural learner communities.
Advocacy and Social Justice.
We advocate for policies and systemic changes that promote equity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for multicultural learners. Challenging biases, stereotypes, and discriminatory practices that hinder the success of multicultural learners.
By sustaining these values, we as an organization can foster a supportive and empowering environment that enables multicultural learners to thrive and reach their full potential.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Aldo Chang
Ingeniero Industrial, especializado en tecnologÃa. Experiencia internacional en empresas convencionales y Startups. Ideas en el desarrollo de Sitios Web, Apps y Sistemas Tecnológicos.
Servidores y Alojamiento.
MBA y MBA-IT
Ross Dalton
Ingeniero Industrial, especializado en tecnologÃa. Experiencia internacional en empresas convencionales y Startups. Ideas en el desarrollo de Sitios Web, Apps y Sistemas Tecnológicos.
Servidores y Alojamiento.
MBA y MBA-IT
OUR TEAM
Camilla Mallicote
Executive Director & Director of ESL Instruction
I began my work as an ESL teacher in 2006. Helping students make sense of the English language and American culture is a rewarding journey of trust, affection, and heartfelt satisfaction. My course work taught me best practices and teaching strategies. My students teach me unparalleled joy of emerging and expanding communication!
I earned an Associate of Science degree in Human Services and a Bachelor of Science degree in Teaching and Learning. I have an English Second Language endorsement. My real-life education comes from over 30 years of community service.
By speaking and writing students demonstrate their ability to communicate opinions and knowledge. Good communication skills are essential in academia and life. I provide a channel for students to use their voice and know they are heard.
miss helen
Director of Social/Emotional Wellness
¡Hola! Soy Jessie Gladden, nativa de Clarksville, Tennessee. He trabajado en Tennessee como consejera escolar en escuelas primarias de los condados de Robertson y Davidson. Recibà una maestrÃa en ConsejerÃa Escolar en 2015 de la Universidad Estatal Austin Peay. Recibà una segunda maestrÃa en Salud Mental ClÃnica en APSU en 2021. Actualmente, utilizo mi capacitación clÃnica para ayudar a los clientes a sanar patrones desadaptativos derivados del trauma y las relaciones interpersonales.
En mi tiempo libre, disfruto cocinar, viajar, hacer yoga y pasar tiempo con mis seres queridos: mi esposo Matt, mis amigos, mi familia y el amor de mi vida, mi dálmata, Stanley. Me apasiona servir a los demás, fomentar relaciones profundas y educar a otros sobre la importancia del bienestar de todo el cuerpo a través de la mente, el cuerpo y el EspÃritu.
miss helen
Director of Culture and Engagement
Mi nombre es Julia Campos y he dedicado la última década a servir como intérprete cultural y educativa en el condado de Davidson. Con experiencia en Conservación del Patrimonio Cultural, elegà avanzar en mi carrera obteniendo una licenciatura en Historia del Arte de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y cursando una MaestrÃa en Gestión/Liderazgo del Patrimonio Cultural en la Universidad Johns Hopkins. Entre mis objetivos está facilitar un entorno que valore el patrimonio cultural y la educación. Esto fomentará la comprensión de los estudiantes sobre el significado de su identidad y pertenencia a una comunidad. Me enorgullezco de mis responsabilidades laborales y me esfuerzo por mejorar la comunicación entre estudiantes, educadores e instituciones multilingües aprovechando mis habilidades de comunicación intercultural, resolución de conflictos, prácticas restaurativas y mediación cultural. Cuando los estudiantes toman conciencia de su herencia cultural, los alienta a aceptar más a los demás y desarrollar una perspectiva más amplia; esto puede conducir a un futuro más positivo arraigado en diversas tradiciones y el entendimiento mutuo. Al cerrar las brechas culturales y empoderar a los estudiantes para que celebren sus identidades, mi objetivo es crear un entorno inclusivo que celebre la riqueza de nuestra comunidad multicultural. Este enfoque se alinea con mi pasión por preservar y promover el patrimonio cultural. Estoy comprometido a utilizar mis conocimientos y experiencia para crear oportunidades de aprendizaje significativas que permitan a los estudiantes multilingües prosperar y contribuir a un mundo más justo, equitativo e interconectado.
