In this interview, Educational Leader Juan Jacobs Sheblak reflects on his experiences growing up in South Africa during apartheid and how this inspired his activism and advocacy for DEIJ in schools.
Key themes:
- Early childhood experiences of racism and discrimination, activism and resistance born from moral absolutism.
- A journey into education and making a wider impact.
- The importance of authentic representation in school leadership, not tokenism or gaining a leadership position through assimilation.
- A reflection on the role of morality and ethics in leadership.
