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Cultural Competency is "a set of appropriate behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that enable us to live and work
effectively in cross-cultural situations now experienced in many communities across the world. Cultures are made up of
different elements such as: ethnicity, language, religion, customs, values and patterns of behavior. Within each culture a
broad scope of beliefs and practices may exist mutually that can create a challenge to teaching and the learning environment
of a school. Consequently, stereotyping individuals can create barriers by assuming everyone in the same cultural group has
the same beliefs and reacts the same way. We must learn to let go of our own ‘cultural baggage’ in order to model
cross-cultural competency for our students. In The U.S., too often we frame
conversations regarding our racial, ethnic, and gender differences in nonproductive or ineffective ways. As Educators, we
must strive to meet urgent needs of the new global economy. Our schools and businesses must provide skills-based training
that emphasizes the benefits each person gains in an inclusive community: higher productivity, economic stability and security,
greater creativity, and competitive advantages in the workforce. Living with intention and compassion brings
out your best which creates a successful outcome in your daily life, the way you parent, the way you relate, communicate,
and the way you do business. You get to define success and bring it forth in your own life. Life is not meant to be
lived haphazardly. Don’t let life happen to you, be intent in bringing fulfillment into every aspect of living. Learn
to be an inspired leader at home and at work as you begin to make a difference each and every day! Life is filled with 'refining' moments.
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