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Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang

Education as Systemic Justice: a CCDA Reframe

by Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang on July 11, 2022

“How sweet it is when we can gather together! It is like oil, running down Aaron’s beard…” (Psalm 133:2) I have been a 2nd grade, Kindergarten, and Music teacher for 7 years, served with refugee youth ministries for 5, and have been in administration as a principal, assistant principal, and [...]
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5 AAPI leaders in CCDA you need to know

by Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang on May 23, 2022

AAPI month invites us to witness, celebrate, and connect with our Asian and Pacific Islander family. Meet the core group of leaders from our AAPIs in CCDA affinity network; they are committed to bridging and engaging in multilayered contexts. I hope you enjoy reading through these highlights and [...]
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Filed Under: CCDA, Local Network, Membership Tagged With: AAPI, leadership, member, spotlight

A Never-ending, Multilayered Lent

by Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang on April 6, 2022

By Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas and Mrs. Ruth Cleghorn Lent.  Can we begin by acknowledging the irony of a liturgical season that emphasizes longing and a waiting for the triumph of resurrection, “...at such a time as this” (Esther 4:14)? I recently was deeply blessed by a Lenten reflection [...]
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Navigating an Intersectional Identity

by Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang on March 17, 2022

I chatted recently with a friend, “Kristine,” who came back to teach and live in a western suburb of Chicago after visiting her home (not in America) and finishing her doctorate. We had a great time talking about work, church, family, names, etc. Our conversation reminded me of the honor it is to [...]
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Filed Under: CCDA, Timeless Tagged With: AAPI, identity, intersectionality, women, women's history month

The Constancy of Change

by Jonas, Sunny Sue Chang on January 24, 2022

"Things are constantly changing- and you do have to set aside your list of things that need to get done for whoever is right in front of you. You have your list of things to do, and at the end of the day, you might not have done any of those things because of the people who came through the doors. [...]
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Filed Under: Justice Initiatives & Advocacy, Membership Tagged With: Grand Nation, indigenous, member

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