From Identity to Impact: A Book Study on Identity Consciousness for Educators
Oct 22, 2026 3:00PM—Feb 11, 2027 5:30PM
Location
Virtual
Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (Available until Sept 18) $1,395 members; $1,175 group-rate 3+; $2,205 non-members
Categories Curriculum & Pedagogy, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Ongoing Program, Online, School Leaders, Staff, Teachers
From Identity to Impact: A Book Study on Identity Consciousness for Educators
SESSION 1: October 22, 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
SESSION 2: November 19, 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
SESSION 3: December 10, 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
SESSION 4: January 14, 2027 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
SESSION 5: February 11, 2027 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Do you work at an independent school outside of California? Click here for a discount on our non-member registration!
ABOUT THIS ONLINE ONGOING PROGRAM
Grounded in Liza Talusan’s The Identity-Conscious Educator, this ongoing book group invites independent school educators into structured, reflective, and actionable exploration of identity and its impact on professional practice. It approaches identity as formative and centers educator growth as a pathway to belonging and culture shift in independent schools.
Participants will:
- Examine how early messages and experiences shape perspective and systems
- Examine core identity domains–race & class, gender & sexual orientation, disability & neurodiversity
- Engage in growth-based action steps tailored to their readiness level
- Articulate a personal ethos—an identity-conscious mindset to carry forward into their work within their respective school communities
Each session will lean heavily on partner and group dialogue. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how their identities shape their professional choices, and a grounded, personalized plan for continuing this work with intention, authenticity, and courage.
AUDIENCE
Independent school educators who are new to identity-centered work or who would benefit from a thoughtful refresh in examining how identity shapes professional practice. Classroom teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and school leaders are all welcome.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Tanya Lemmon holds a B.A. in Sociology from UCLA and a Master’s in Education from UCLA’s Graduate School of Education (Center X). She began her career in public education before teaching internationally at the American School Foundation in Mexico City and Guadalajara, where she developed a strong foundation in culturally responsive teaching, community building, and curriculum design.
After returning to the Bay Area, Tanya taught upper elementary and middle school language arts while re-envisioning curriculum through a critical and identity-conscious lens. She later served as a K–6 Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, leading professional development for faculty across K–12 divisions and partnering with leadership teams to advance belonging-centered school culture.
Tanya has guided entire professional communities through identity-conscious reflection, adult social-emotional development, and curriculum transformation aligned with Learning for Justice standards. Her facilitation style is Socratic, discussion-driven, and grounded in lived experience—creating space for honest dialogue, growth without shame, and practical application.
She currently serves as DIESEL at Mount Tamalpais School, continuing her work at the intersection of identity, belonging, and educator development.
Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.