Daily Border Crossings partnered with The Siena School for this special edition episode on Transracial Adoption: A Conversation about Parenthood and Family when Love Race and Identity Intersect where panelists give relevant, thoughtful, necessary tips and pointers for navigating successfully across cultures and difference.
Host Samantha Fletcher has an insightful, must-hear conversation with esteemed panelists Beverly Clarke and Christopher Brown on transracial adoption and how the experiences and needs are not unlike other adoptive families in many ways…and also are unique in certain ways. Guests explore complexities via first person lived experience and professional expertise.
Our panelists will discuss the opportunities and challenges of raising and supporting children across racial and cultural lines, supporting parents and offering insight for educators and community members seeking to foster inclusive and affirming environments.
Panelists are:
Beverly Clarke, a former Siena parent, currently serves as the Senior Director of Clinical & Support Services at The Barker Adoption Foundation. In her role with Barker, Bev is responsible for managing, developing, implementing, and providing oversight and quality assurance for the clinical aspects of the work provided by the agency’s adoption and support programs.
Christopher Brown is the Dean of Equity and Belonging at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire; prior to Brewster, Christopher worked as an Academic Support teacher, Diversity Coordinator, coach, and advisor. He is a transracial adoptee, having been adopted by white parents, and he shares his story to impact the narrative on transracial adoption.
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