It's time we tell our own stories.
A hardcopy book of
29 BRILLIANTLY TOLD STORIES OF
Resilience – Excellence – Advocacy - Authenticity
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ABOUT THE BOOK
For too long, the narratives about our communities have centered on the hardships we've endured. Our Stories Belong in History takes back our voice to speak our truth — of the beauty we've nurtured, the wisdom we've gained, and the boundless potential we've cultivated through it all.
Our Stories highlights the voices of three generations of Black and Latina women, celebrating their courage and perseverance as change agents, community pillars, and firsts. They were compiled so every reader feels empowered to build the life they want.
I’d known since ten that I had the talent to do something with my life. What I realize now was that I had adopted a method for success, R.A.P. which stands for using your Resources, keeping a positive Attitude, and Persevering.
Anita F. Debarlaben is an Electrical Engineer who became an award-winning STEM educator. Her journey is complex, and she can relate to students from all walks of life. She started in the south, was raised in the inner city, and became the first college graduate and Engineer in her family. She earned a MS in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, a BS in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Math and Computer Science Teacher Certificate from Benedictine University.
She not only encourages and educates her students using the Growth Mindset, she is a prime example of what it can do for you. She created the term “RAP” which stands for using your Resources, keeping a positive Attitude, and Perserverance. She has a great sense of humor and often tells her students that she Rapped her way to success.
Anita has earned several awards, including the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for increasing female enrollment in her CS classes, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Regional Award for Teaching Excellence, and the National Council for Women in Technology (NCWIT) Educator Award. In addition, Anita is a State of Illinois finalist for the highest award given to a K-12 teacher, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She is a powerful motivational speaker for educators and students of all ages.
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