The Nebraska CASA Association is pleased to announce a free virtual training, entitled, “Exploring Intercultural Competence.” This session will explore how to connect across diverse groups. We will examine how our personal and organizational cultures influence our ability to work across differences. Build skills to increase competencies, as we work with others who are different from us. Jackie Guzman earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a major in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career at Scottsbluff Public Schools, serving as a classroom teacher and an English Language Learner teacher for 17 years. After earning a master’s degree in education, she began her 18-year career with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension first as a Positive Youth Development Educator then an Early Childhood Educator. As an Early Childhood Extension Educator, she serves the southern panhandle offering early childhood professional development programming for providers, educators and families of young children. Jackie has expertise in programming focused on underserved populations representing culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities. She is the chair of the Extension Reaching One Reaching All committee. This committee develops diversity, equity and inclusion training for Extension faculty, staff and the communities they serve. Jackie is also on the board of directors of the Nebraska CASA Association.

Please click here to register for this training.

Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to your supervisor to receive 1.5 hours of continuing education.