Clarisa Godinez
Similar to her sister Ana, Clarisa Godinez was born in Leon, Guanajuato Mexico, and immigrated with her family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Clarisa, along with her parents, own and manage a family appliance and repair shop located in the south side, blocks away from her childhood home. Clarisa uses her experiences in the academic system as she continues to grow her family business while uplifting her community in the south side of Milwaukee. She too, reflects on her advantages and disadvantages in the education system, especially in regard to being an undocumented American.
Ana Manríquez
Ana Manríquez grew up on the Southside of Milwaukee and a piece of her heart has always lived in Leon, Guanajuato Mexico—the city where she was born. She is a cancer disparities researcher and, as such, daily navigates the world of academia, often using her past experiences to guide her next steps. Reflecting on her own privileges and intersectionalities, Ana hopes her narrative supports educators and students alike as we collectively strive towards education equity.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Education in the Lens of Two Sisters
Understanding students’ unique experiences is key in working towards education equity. By sharing pieces of their stories, two sisters will highlight vast differences and key similarities on their education journeys. Exploring these students’ perspectives-through a sibling lens-will provide important themes to consider in our collective efforts of building equitable classrooms.
