Auteur: Kathe Gogolewski

Dr. Becki Cohn-Vargas is a leading scholar in identity safety, recognized for her roles as a school leader, curriculum specialist, and consultant. With a rich and varied career spanning over 35 years, she has significantly contributed as a Spanish bilingual teacher, principal, curriculum director, and superintendent in diverse rural, urban, and suburban pre-K-12 educational settings. She has worked in more than 150 schools across the U.S., leading strategic planning sessions and workshops. Dr. Cohn-Vargas co-authored the best-selling book “Identity Safe Classrooms K-5: Places to Belong and Learn, ” and “Identity Safe Classrooms Grades 6-12: Pathways to Belonging and Learning, ” and “Belonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools: A Guide for Educational Leaders” and “Identity Safe Spaces: Partnering to Overcome Inequity.” Her literary contributions also include book chapters, numerous articles, and the notable film “Our Family: A Film About Family Diversity, ” reflecting her commitment to promoting inclusive educational environments.