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This year, the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) will continue to offer monthly, evening staff development workshops focusing on a variety of issues and highlighting resources available at the MRC to support teaching and learning in this area. Staff development at the MRC is intended to provide a window in to the experience of another and a mirror to one’s own experiences. The philosophy behind the workshops is that through developing a better understanding of various issues, staff will use this information in interacting with students and families who have different experiences from them.  Staff who have been exposed to multiple understandings are better able to represent this pluralism in their teaching styles and curriculum.

These classes are free and open to staff in SPPS and other EMID member districts.  All workshops are at the MRC from 4:30 until 7 pm.  A light supper and clock hours will be available.  To register for these workshops, complete the attached registration form and mail or fax to the MRC by the Friday before the workshop or register online at http://mrc.spps.org.  There are a limited number of spaces for each workshop.  Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Visit our website to learn about other exciting staff development opportunities through the MRC. 

Participants in this month’s workshop will be presented with a brief background of the Islamic faith, with particular attention to the role of women in Islamic culture and dispelling stereotypes and misinformation about them.  

Imani Jaafar-Mohammad is an attorney with the law firm of Mohammad & Jaafar-Mohammad. She is also an adjunct legal writing professor at William Mitchell College of Law.  Imani received her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and her B.A. in English Literature magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. Imani is a board member of the William Mitchell Alumni Committee, a board member of the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and a member of the William Mitchell Women in Law Committee. She is also a senior speaker for the Islamic Resource Group.  Imani was featured on National Public Radio, Minnesota Public Radio, and WCCO Radio.  She was also featured in Minnesota Law and Politics magazine.  Imani has taught several Continuing Legal Education courses on Islamic issues throughout the Twin Cities.