We Dedicate This Site To Dr. Shirley Walker Dixon

This site is dedicated to the memory of Shirley Walker Dixon, a devoted advocate of equitable education for all students. Dr. Dixon earned three degrees from Cabrini University (’84, MEd’89, EdD’18), was a Cabrini Trustee, a beloved faculty member, a tireless mentor and respected national leader in education diversity efforts.
Cabrini University’s Senior Honors Convergence class would like to thank every person who helped us learn more about the impacts of education inequity in the school system. Your contributions made this site possible. Thank you!
Abel Rodriguez, Director of the Center on Immigration at Cabrini University
Allison Landry, Teacher and Support professional
Anette Trejo, Student at Cabrini University
Anne Rohrict, Chief Financial Officer of Norristown School District
Avi Wolfman-Arent, Education Journalist for WHYY
Bette Tate-Beaver, Executive Director for the National Association for Multicultural Education
Bobby Disano, HVAC Employee
Brenna Martin, Senior at Cabrini University
Bridget Algeo, Technology Coordinator at St. Thomas the Apostle School
Brittni Jennings, African American History Teacher at Constitution High School
Christina Wall, Kindergarten Teacher
Christopher Gluck, Police Sergeant in Radnor, PA
Cosmo Terrigno, Professor at Cumberland County College and HeadMaster at Private School
Diane Reott, Founder of the PA Dyslexia Literacy Coalition
Dr. Lawrence Mussoline, School Superintendent
Elaina Toff, Student at Sterling High School
Elizabeth Maglio, Assistant Head of School at the Woodlynde School
Ellen Coulston, Transition consultant with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Delaware
Giovanni Ramos, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Community Academy, Philadelphia Charter School
Hector Wangia, High School Teacher
Helen Mannion, Curriculum Developer, Trainer and Coach
Jamie Wurtenburg, Early Education and Special Education Major at Cabrini University
Jana Tidwell, Parent
Jeff Mallory, Assistant Vice President for Diversity Inclusion and Student Advancement at Duquesne University
John Doyle, High School Teacher
Jose Rodriguez, Director of University Diversity at Cabrini University
Joseph Kramer, Former Philadelphia School District Police Officer
Julia Downs, High School Science teacher
Julie Wheeler, College and Career Counselor at a high school
Jullissa Lora, Social Worker at Community Academy of Philadelphia
Kat Evanowicz, Social Worker Operations Supervisor at the Department of Child Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at CHOP
Katherine Norris, Education Professor at West Chester University
Kathy Dargay, Liberian at St. Thomas the Apostle School
Keith Hickman, Director of Continuing Education at the International Institute for Restorative Practices
Kristen Cardamone, Preschool Teacher
Lawrence Feinberg, President of the School Board in Haverford Township
Lewis Diuguid, Political Action Committee Chair for the National Association for Multicultural Education
Lynn Yamasaki, Retired Teacher
Maguerite Stephens, School Social Worker
Marlyn Vogel, School Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist and School Neuropsychologist
Dr. Martha Ritter, Chair of the Teacher Education department and Associate Professor of Education at Cabrini University
Mary Jo Hebling, Assistant Director of Continuing Education and Lecturer at the International Institute for Restorative Practices
Matt Cahill, Middle School Teacher
Matthew Rivera, School Board Member in Norristown, PA
Meghan McCray, 4th Grade Teacher
Melissa Lachall, Case Manager, School Psychologist and Anti-Bullying Specialist
Michael Moore, Plant Fleet Mechanic
Mimma-Marie Camaratta, Teacher at Sterling High School
Monique Martin, Delaware Department of Education, Equity & Educator Development, Educator Support Team
Nicholas Louis, Student at Cabrini University
Olivia D’Allard, Student at Delaware Valley Friends School
Rachel DeBias, Sixth Grade Language Arts Learning Support
Reynelle Brown Staley, Policy Director at the Education Law Center
Dr. Ron Whitaker, Professor and Education and Director of the Center for Urban Education, Equity and Improvement at Cabrini University
Sam Steinberg, Social Studies Department Chair at Delaware Valley Friends School
Shantel Small, Special Education Teacher
Susan Ratajski, Middle School ELA Teacher
Ted Wachtel, Established International Institute for Restorative Practices
Terri Power, Principle of St. Cyril of Alexandria School
Vincent Stephens, Director of the Popel Shaw Center for Race and Ethnicity at Dickinson College
The honors convergence class would also like to thank the Cabrini University communications department faculty and staff for their constant support and encouragement to tell stories that matter:
Mrs. Cathy Yungmann, Adjunct Professor of Communication
Dr. Dawn Francis, Associate Professor of Communication
Dr. Jerry Zurek, Associate Professor of Communication
Dr. John Cordes, Adjunct Professor of Communication
Dr. Nune Grigoryan, Assistant Professor of Communication
Mr. Usame Tunagur, Assistant Professor of Communication
Ms. Jillian Smith, Manager of Student Media Operations
CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTIONS:
What is Education Inequity?
Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The History of Education Inequity
Clean Soul by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3514-clean-soul
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
PHOTOS:
0:44-0:47 John Seb Barber, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
0:47-0:51, 2:16-2:36 Jaspedro, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/
Are Students Receiving the Proper Resources to Succeed?
Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4007-luminous-rain
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Inadequate Funding and its Impact on Students
Immersed by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3900-immersed
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Teachers
Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod
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Education Inequity Impacts Support Staff
Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
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AUDIO: The Impact Funding Has On School Expenses
Forrest Song
Link: https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/219017/
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Activites
Easy Lemon by Kevin MacLeod
Disabilities
Touching Moments Five- Circle by Kevin MacLeod
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AUDIO: Why Accommodations Are Essential
Travels piano version by AlekSound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6056-travels-piano-version
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
AUDIO: School Safety
Simple Melodic Sequence by Waveplay
Link: https://freesound.org/people/waveplay./sounds/237270/
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AUDIO: Training For Trade Work As An Education Outcome
Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Audio - Basics of Restorative Practices
White by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/-0
Audio - Advocating for Students With Disabilities
Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
AUDIO: Having Technology in Schools Can Help Teachers Feel More Safe
Music: Simple Melodic Sequence by Waveplay
Link: https://freesound.org/people/waveplay./sounds/237270/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Where do We Start Looking for an Answer?
Windswept by Kevin MacLeod