Our Guest: Cathy Durand-Horne
Show Notes
Cathy Durand-Horne joins us to talk about the importance of reflecting on our own biases. Cathy asserts that to shape children’s thoughts around inclusion, diversity, and equity, we have to take a look at the biases that we each have and intentionally work to change them. We have to begin to make a habit of (i.e., normalize) the process of intentional self-reflection. And the effort must be intentional because some of our biases are unconscious or implicit, so in some cases we do not even realize that they are present and at play.
Once we are in touch with our own biases and set intention, we have the opportunity to teach children how to honor, acknowledge, and respect the differences that exist between us. Cathy gives specific examples about how to respond to students who notice differences, reframing them as celebrations of what makes us all unique and opportunities for learning about other cultures.
Cathy reminds us that intentional self-reflection is not just for the classroom; this process can and should be applied to every area of our lives!
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About our Guest
Cathy Durand-Horne
Director of Professional Development, Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta
Cathy Durand-Horne is the Director of Professional Development for MTEI of Atlanta. She is an advanced level, state approved Child Development Associate trainer. Cathy has an AMS Infant and Toddler Montessori teaching credential and a BA in Psychology and Economics from Denison University. Cathy has over 20 years of experience in the field of early childhood education serving in a variety of capacities including administration, teaching, curriculum development, consulting, and providing professional development for teachers. Cathy was also elected to serve as an Infant and Toddler Commissioner on the AMS Teacher Education Action Commission (TEAC). She is very passionate about empowering teachers in Montessori and traditional early learning environments and about guiding the implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices. In addition to her work with the training institute and with AMS, Cathy is also the founder and CEO of The Intentional Logic Group, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on improving the quality of learning intentionally, by providing customized training, consultation, program guidance and DEI solutions. Cathy brings a wealth of information and experience and loves to share her knowledge with the students.
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