Erie 1 BOCES Monthly Spotlight: August 2023

 Contributor:The Inclusion.Diversity.Equity.Advocay (I.D.E.A) Committee

Greetings, 

We hope that you enjoy reading this month's E1B Staff Spotlight. The purpose of this activity is to get to know our colleagues better, create meaningful connections, build relationships, create a strong sense of community and celebrate our differences! Please consider participating by clicking and completing this short E1B Spotlight (submission form). Your spotlight will not be posted until you preview it and give final approval. Please note that the information that you choose to provide will be posted internally, featured in the Monthly Inside Story Newsletter and externally on our public webpage. Please use your discretion and only share information that you feel comfortable having shared publicly. If you have any questions please contact Nicole Kerner via email at nkerner@e1b.org

Warm Regards,

The Inclusion.Diversity.Equity. Advocacy (I.D.E.A) Committee

Hello my name is Brett Shufelt. I work with the West Regional Partnership Center as our Culturally Responsive Educator. My role focuses on making sure that the districts with which we work are achieving equitable outcomes for all students and are implementing culturally responsive practices. While I'm still relatively new to the position,1 month in,  I'm thrilled to work with such a great team and to make a difference for our region's students. 

I grew up in the southern Adirondacks, but have lived with my family in the Rochester area for the last 10 years. Accepting this new position at Erie 1 BOCES has provided me with the perfect opportunity to relocate to the Buffalo area and be closer to family.

I'm married to my wonderful wife Caitlin, and we have a 5 year old daughter, Emerson, and a baby on the way this September. My friends and family would most likely describe me as an enthusiastic extrovert! Outside of work and family, I'm a musician, record collector, and huge sports fan (Go Bills!). I love meeting new people, so feel free to stop down and say “hi”!