“We the People: United in Learning”

Panel Discussion Participants

Jarnelle Robinson, Student & Advocate
Jarnelle is an active DKG World Fellowship Recipient and Fulbright Scholarship Recipient. She is continuing her studies in communications at Portland State University. She is a new member in Psi Chapter. As a recent transplant from Africa, Jarnelle will have a unique viewpoint in this discussion.

Aimee Briggs, Social Emotional Learning & Character Development Coach
Aimee is a veteran educator with 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher and SEL Coach. She earned a BS in Human Development and Family Sciences and an MAT from Oregon State University. Currently, Aimee is working on her Social Emotional Learning and Character Development certification from St. Elizabeth's University. Aimee is the mother of an 8-year-old daughter. Her knowledge and experience with SEL, both personally and professionally, have positively impacted her parenting style and helped guide her choices as a mother. 

Carrie McCallum, English/Language Arts Teacher, St. Helens High School.
Carrie has taught at St. Helens High School since 2000.  She holds a Master's degree in Teaching from Southern Oregon University, as well as a Master's certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Georgetown University's Program for Jewish Civilization.  Carrie has taught about the Holocaust and human rights since 2003, adding an elective on Holocaust and Genocide Literature in 2011.  An Alfred Lerner fellow, a United States Holocaust Memorial Museum fellow, a Cohen Center fellow, a Fund for Teachers fellow, and a facilitator for The Olga Lengyel Institute, Carrie has sought out professional development and learning opportunities that assist her in teaching about the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations.

Priscilla Ing, Retired Media Specialist and Title 1 Coordinator
Priscilla worked in both public and parochial schools during her 30 plus years in elementary education.  She was active as a Girl Scout leader for her two daughters and as a Cub Scout den leader and Boy Scout Troop parent for her son.  Priscilla loved directing outdoor school, the sharing of books, teaching Oregon history; and was committed to cultural understanding and diversity.  Currently, she is a student teacher supervisor for Pacific University, Eugene campus, and a member of the Lane County Literacy Council Board of Directors, as well as an active member of DKG, Lambda Chapter.

Charissa V. Jones: Doctoral Student in STEM Education & Outreach Coordinator
Charissa is the Outreach and Inclusion Coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Service Outdoor School Program and a second-year doctoral student at OSU in the College of Education’s STEM program. She is a cultural and community connector with over 15 years of experience in outdoor and environmental education. Originally from Suriname, South America, she is interested in (re)connecting folks to their environments by exploring the intersections of culture, EDIJA (equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility.
Charissa earned a M.Sc in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from New College of Florida.