DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Committee

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Mission Statement:

Redondo Beach Council PTA embraces the diverse backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and talents of the students, families, and school communities we serve. We strive to empower ALL voices because our differences are our greatest strength in our mission to make every child’s potential a reality.

2024-25 Redondo Beach Council PTA & Unit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chairs:

Redondo Beach Council PTA	Verena Thompson
Adams Middle School PTSA	Lorelei Grabarsky
Alta Vista Elementary School PTA	Christen Ahmad Samara Friedman
Beryl Elementary School PTA	Paula Pope Rodney Campbell
Birney Elementary School PTA	Katie Jackson
Jefferson Elementary School PTA	Khiem Luu
Lincoln Elementary School PTA	Siannah Collado
Madison Elementary School PTA	Heather Loo
Parras Middle School PTSA	Jennifer Zweig Dwomoh
Redondo Union High School PTSA	Karen Ford Cull
Tulita Elementary School PTA	Gwen Cracknell
Washington Elementary School PTA	Mariko Fairly

**Redondo Beach Council PTA** is one of three proud winners of the National PTA **Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award** which recognizes PTAs that best demonstrate outstanding achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as efforts to end discriminatory practices.

Monthly Cultural Events Calendars

For our Redondo Beach Council PTA cultural events calendar:

July/August 2024	January 2025
September 2024	February 2025
October 2024	March 2025
November 2024	April 2025
December 2024	May 2025
	June 2025

Resources for Children with Disabilities

Click HERE for a helpful document full of resources for families wanting to develop social contacts with children with disabilities.

Book Nook

“** Please note that these recommendations came from fellow 33rd District PTA leaders and posting this list not meant to be an endorsement by Redondo Beach Council PTA. We invite you to learn more about how PTA is building a more inclusive community visiting the National PTA website.”

Monthly Book Recommendations for K-12

October 2024
November 2024

Glossary of Inclusion Terms

For a helpful glossary of inclusion terms, see this DEI Glossary of Inclusion Terms.

Helpful Links:

33rd District DEI Page

CAPTA DEI Page

Have Questions? Want to be involved in our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee?

Reach out to our Committee Chair at dei@rbcouncilpta.org