Dr. Vladimir St. Surin is the Dean of the Community College of Allegheny County, Homewood Brushton, and breaks down his quote "It's only at the edge of being uncomfortable that you begin to learn... Growth and comfort can't coexist". A few top take-aways from the interview include:
- When Haiti became the first independent Republic in 1804, the country adopted the manifesto, " we would rather die on our feet than be enslaved on our knees". This belief became the source of an incredible work ethic for Dr. St. Surin and many of his Haitian friends and family.
- Life if not about you…I believe it's about what you do for others. We are all in the business of serving people, and in order to do that well, we have to practice empathy and sympathy, based on the idea that we truly are equals.
- Inclusion in educational spaces comes down to intentional effort. Dr. St. Surin shares practical tips for intentionally serving and giving value to older students, younger students, students who identify as Trans and more.
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