Anne Tomkinson

“Growing up, my world was narrow. I intentionally set out to raise my children in the broadest world I could — exposure to as much of the world, as many different people, places, and ways of seeing and understanding the world, as possible. All of the systems and structures in society supported me in this. That these same structures and systems actively work against other parents, intentionally trying to keep their children’s worlds as small as possible, isn’t acceptable. Until all barriers are removed, how can I not work for racial equity and social justice?”

Anne Tomkinson is the Senior Manager of Human Resources and Operations at the DC Public Charter School Board.