DEI Newsletter
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion News
September Edition: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Fact:
According to The Library of Congress , the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or DÃa de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period
Latinos Unidos Builds Community Partnerships
Partnerships at Work
Silver Eagles Ready To Serve
Connections
Latinos Unidos Tackles the Weather at The Annual Hispanic Heritage Parade
What a Week of Fun Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Smiles Everywhere!
Ice Cream Makes Everyone Smile!
Lunch Outreach
How Much Money Did They Pay French To Smile?
Rep Your Flag
Props Everywhere
The Boys Bonding Over Latin Populated Sports
HBCU Week
Lincoln University
Lincoln University
Delaware State University
HVT Students... Career & College Ready
FAM Unity Day
FAM Unity Day at Howard High School of Technology
2022-2023 FAM Fundraiser Competition
Contest Rules
* Staff let's help support our student led groups in their fundraising efforts.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusiveness
Mission Statement:
Provide all stakeholders an environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained into the fabric and makeup of Hodgson Vo-Tech; including but not limited to classroom culture, school culture, staff/student professional learning, student voice/groups and curriculum selections.
2022-2023 DEI Committee Members
Dr. Christine Colihan
Rahsheem Hollis-DEI Supervisor
Dr. Trina Tinch- DEI Coordinator
Michael Paoli
Celeste Sosa
Domenica Abbott
Marcus Ellis
Michelle Rabinovitch
Dr. Angela Brown
Timothy Casey
Anthony West
Alysha Brannon
Whitney Singer
Cecibel Toala
Vanessa Berrios
Kristen Erb
Shawana Wilson
Bonita Green
LaCole Hearne
Madeline Zehr
Ray Gray
Dan Omangi
Angela Banks
Del-Nita Outlaw
Adriane Brown
Patrick Henry
Christine Moses
April Todd
Please Support Our Affinity Groups
FAM (Forever A Movement) Affinity Groups
FAM’s Goals:
To offer a safe space for courageous conversations to be fostered
To commit to a culturally responsive environment
To serve as a liaison between students and administration
To ensure that action steps are taken towards diversity, equity, and inclusion
To interrupt racial tension and unconscious bias within our schools.
To educate students on the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion while creating a community rooted in trust and respect.
Black Student Union
Teacher Leads: Mrs. Hearne & Adriane Brown
Latinos Unidos
Teacher Leads: Bonita Green, Vanessa Berrios, Cecibel Toala
Pride Gen Z
Teacher Leads: Domenica Abbott, Madeline Zehr
Silver Eagle Divas
Teacher Leads: Del-Nita Outlaw, April Todd & Kristen Erb
Boys II Men
This group's goals are to cultivate an environment for young men to grow and meet their full potential. To prepare boys to handle situations that life will present when they become men.
Teacher Leads: Pat Henry, Anthony West, Marcus Ellis & Tim Casey
FAM Advisors
Shawana Wilson