Are you and your staff equipped to address the diverse demographic and technological changes of our global society?
Tinsley Institute can help you uncover implicit bias and foster multicultural awareness in a non-threatening manner .
Presentations, workshops, and training sessions can be delivered via virtual platforms and are designed to facilitate dialogue, interaction and engagement. Workshop content and follow-up strategic planning is tailored to address the context of each environment, specific populations and particular needs.
Cultural Competence Workshops
- Understand the changing demographics
- Promote multicultural understanding
- Increase cultural awareness and sensitivity
Comprehensive Equity Agenda Initiatives
We can assist your school in:
- Conducting equity scans
- Identifying specific goals
- Developing targeted action plans
- Implementing definitive measures to address diversity, equity and inclusion
Early Childhood Education Workshops & Coaching
Consulting
Workshops & Seminars
Coaching & Mentoring
Assessments
For more information: http://www.drhelentinsley.com
High quality, targeted professional development focusing on research-based, developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education to meet the needs of your school, organization, community agency and/or faith-based institution.
Strategies will be included to support diverse populations, including: people of color, English language learners, inner city/urban, underserved and traditionally marginalized populations.
Dr Tinsley has presented at the following locations: (partial listing)
Participant's Feedback
"Although I feel I have always been conscious of bias amongst children, I find it very valuable to be reminded. The news media makes me feel guilty for white privilege and Dr. Tinsley made me better understand what these words mean. I have to be honest with myself and my peers...I love the way things were presented as well as the tone of it all. It was a very comforting tone Dr. Tinsley used with our staff. The workshop being virtual added a level of comfort to the whole thing to be honest. Many, if not all, of the topics are uncomfortable and difficult for a white woman to discuss. It’s easy for me to acknowledge I don’t know a lot. However, when many people discuss things like white privilege and racial bias many people feel like they are being treated as guilty or being spoke down. Dr. Tinsley acknowledges that bias can be based on multiple factors and we need to be aware of our biases."
--Preschool Teacher, Township of Union, NJ
--Preschool Teacher, Township of Union, NJ
"After the PD, I want to do more to make a change and a difference beyond my classroom. Thank you for being you. I could listen to you for hours."
--Diane L. Hickey, Teacher, Township of Union, NJ
--Diane L. Hickey, Teacher, Township of Union, NJ
"If you want to take an in-depth look at cultural diversity that is not afraid to confront the brutal truth of racism and the effects of cultural bias in education, then take this workshop."
--Leo W. Hamlett, Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
--Leo W. Hamlett, Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
The aspects of the workshop that will be most valuable in my work are: "Continuing to intentionally educate myself about different cultures, and listening to and acknowledging the struggles that people of color face each day; revisitng the advantages of white privilege; and recognizing implicit bias that is "baked in" and countering it. Dr. Tinsley had a delicate way of approaching a sensitive subject and addressed some of the "what-about-ism" that is too often part of the discussion and shouldn't be. It was one of the best workshops I've attended, tremendously enlightening and inspiring!"
--Paraprofessional, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
--Paraprofessional, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
" Celebrate the differences and diversity of all people; listen, listen, LISTEN to others and pay attention to not only what he/she may be saying, but also what he/she is NOT saying. Because of outside influences, fears and insecurities, everyone is biased. That is no excuse for treating any other individual unfairly, unjustly, cruelly, or disrespectfully. Take the time to listen and learn the back story. Everyone has a back story."
--Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
--Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
"The workshop addresses real life issues that we have to deal with every day and everywhere we go."
--Bruce Harper, Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
--Bruce Harper, Teacher, Atlantic City, NJ Public Schools
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to express how grateful we are to have been able to have you as our facilitator for such a crucially important topic during such uncertain times. This is an unprecedented time in the history of our school where we realize the importance of varied narratives as we seek to serve the families of Englewood. You masterfully gauged the temperament of our group and strategically ushered us through a series of hard conversations that needed the navigation of a skilled communicator, such as yourself. Your workshops have given us common language and understanding around the usage of the term Racism and we are more nuanced in our understanding of how Systemic racism impacts us all."
--Lamarr Thomas, Principal, Janis Dismus Middle School, Englewood, NJ
--Lamarr Thomas, Principal, Janis Dismus Middle School, Englewood, NJ
“Dr. Helen Tinsley provided an insightful, thought-provoking presentation about how our individual experiences affect our views and subsequent reactions in various situations, and how understanding that is essential to changing our outlook and attitudes… Helen’s wealth of knowledge, cultural experiences, acute story-telling gifts and appropriate activities were able to spark respectful conversations that we could build upon to assist in maximizing educational experiences for future generations, She was able to touch each genre of diversity — age, class, gender, nationality in a light-hearted, yet thought-provoking way.”
—Preschool and Kindergarten Coach, Cumberland County, NJ
I felt that the facilitator was committed to the topic of cultural diversity, knowledgeable in the topic, and offered great stories, examples and education around the topic.
—Program Supervisor, Family Services of Westchester, NY
“I have learned so much about how to enhance our school districts’ program through participation in your workshops. The presentations are very interesting and interactive to help illustrate concepts and start dialogues. The ice breakers help participants become comfortable with one another. It is helpful to have open conversations of respect so we can grow together and share ideas and experiences. Your sense of humor and being so approachable makes it easy to reflect and to ask questions.
—Early Childhood Specialist, Bergen County, NJ
“Your workshop created a forum to engage in an open and honest dialogue regarding our own perceptions and biases in relation to how these “belief systems” may unintentionally impact our families. As the facilitator, your overall approach provided a “special touch” to this forum which allowed for the discussion of sensitive topics through our collective experience about race, class, religion and gender. This dynamic exchange helped to enhance understanding and support as we respond to the needs of our uniquely diverse families. Your workshop serves not only to inform but to uplift and empower educators regarding the challenges we continue to face with respect to inequality and oppression.”
—School Social Worker, Camden County, NJ
“Your training discussed diversity in terms of race (a relevant topic even in the 21st century), diversity across class (which I found extremely helpful for those individuals that educate in high poverty neighborhoods — areas that are otherwise unfamiliar to them), diversity in student academic achievement levels, diversity between “normal” children and those with intellectual or physical challenges, linguistically diverse students/staff/co-workers and the list goes on… To add, your “matter of fact” and “keep it real” truthful depiction and engaging style added to the overall deliverance of the workshop.”
—Learning Specialist, Cumberland County, NJ
“Dr. Tinsley presented information regarding statistics in education, children and the effect of a parent that is incarcerated, children and homelessness, and how as professionals our personal experiences can shape our professional frame of minds, and ways it can become a beneficial factor towards serving our families, or a disservice to the children and families when we enter into unfamiliar situations with a closed frame of mind.”
—Family Worker, Monmouth County
—Preschool and Kindergarten Coach, Cumberland County, NJ
I felt that the facilitator was committed to the topic of cultural diversity, knowledgeable in the topic, and offered great stories, examples and education around the topic.
—Program Supervisor, Family Services of Westchester, NY
“I have learned so much about how to enhance our school districts’ program through participation in your workshops. The presentations are very interesting and interactive to help illustrate concepts and start dialogues. The ice breakers help participants become comfortable with one another. It is helpful to have open conversations of respect so we can grow together and share ideas and experiences. Your sense of humor and being so approachable makes it easy to reflect and to ask questions.
—Early Childhood Specialist, Bergen County, NJ
“Your workshop created a forum to engage in an open and honest dialogue regarding our own perceptions and biases in relation to how these “belief systems” may unintentionally impact our families. As the facilitator, your overall approach provided a “special touch” to this forum which allowed for the discussion of sensitive topics through our collective experience about race, class, religion and gender. This dynamic exchange helped to enhance understanding and support as we respond to the needs of our uniquely diverse families. Your workshop serves not only to inform but to uplift and empower educators regarding the challenges we continue to face with respect to inequality and oppression.”
—School Social Worker, Camden County, NJ
“Your training discussed diversity in terms of race (a relevant topic even in the 21st century), diversity across class (which I found extremely helpful for those individuals that educate in high poverty neighborhoods — areas that are otherwise unfamiliar to them), diversity in student academic achievement levels, diversity between “normal” children and those with intellectual or physical challenges, linguistically diverse students/staff/co-workers and the list goes on… To add, your “matter of fact” and “keep it real” truthful depiction and engaging style added to the overall deliverance of the workshop.”
—Learning Specialist, Cumberland County, NJ
“Dr. Tinsley presented information regarding statistics in education, children and the effect of a parent that is incarcerated, children and homelessness, and how as professionals our personal experiences can shape our professional frame of minds, and ways it can become a beneficial factor towards serving our families, or a disservice to the children and families when we enter into unfamiliar situations with a closed frame of mind.”
—Family Worker, Monmouth County