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To recognize Black History Month we are sharing voices from the Visions community. In this Staff Spotlight we interviewed Special Education teacher Ken Mewborn.<\/p>\n

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Hello, my name is Ken Mewborn, I am a Special Education teacher at Visions In Education supporting students and families with their educational needs.<\/p>\n

How did your upbringing play a role in your career path\/education?<\/h4>\n

I had teachers and coaches that encouraged me to go to college on an athletic scholarship. College and the education it gave me opened my eyes to endless possibilities.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite mantra?<\/h4>\n

\u201cYou will know what you want to do, once you start doing something.\u201d<\/p>\n

What motivates you to come to work each day?<\/h4>\n

Knowing that I am contributing to students and families in a positive and encouraging way.<\/p>\n

What does Black History Month mean to you?<\/h4>\n

It means awareness and recognition for the positive accomplishments of African Americans everywhere, past and present.<\/p>\n

Tell us about a moment in Black History that influenced or shaped your career\/life.<\/h4>\n

I can\u2019t remember the name of the individual, but when I was a member of the Black Student Union in high school, a man held six different careers in order to prove that a Black man could do different professions. I have also been successful in various professions including factory work, the Air Force, law enforcement, entrepreneurship (real estate\/mortgages), education, and more to come.<\/p>\n

How do you plan on observing Black History Month personally and\/or with your students\/colleagues?<\/h4>\n

Attend events either in Vallejo or Sacramento. Watch National events on television.<\/p>\n

Any book or documentary recommendations for educating ourselves on Black History?<\/h4>\n

Watch movies like Hidden Figures, Selma, Just Mercy, and 42 (the Jackie Robinson movie). These are movies based on real people and real life events, and they are entertaining.<\/p>\n

Who is an inspirational Black historical figure who inspires you and why?<\/h4>\n

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.<\/p>\n

Malcolm X<\/a>, because he changed his life twice for the better. Once in jail from a criminal to a follower of Islam. Then later from a racist person to one who accepted everyone, no matter what their skin color.<\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr.<\/a> gave his life for the cause of freedom and equality. This means we can all do a lot more.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a fun fact about you?<\/h4>\n

My last name had to be corrected on my birth certificate from \u201cNewborn\u201d to \u201cMewborn\u201d. This mistake still happens today.<\/p>\n

Anything else you would like to share?<\/h4>\n

We all need to continually grow in our knowledge and understanding of other people.<\/p>\n

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Click here for Black History Month learning resources.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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