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More Than a Monolith

The AAPI label is an umbrella term for over 50 ethnic groups and when considered as a standalone identity, a monolithic group, the richness of our community is diminished and our different experiences and truths become void. On this podcast, we invite you on a journey to dismantle the stereotypes as we set out to show we are more than a monolith by addressing misperceptions, sharing our truths and exploring personal stories. Each episode is a conversation where we dive into a variety of topics. We explore topics like policy, leadership, culture, racism and share space for hearing personal stories to celebrate the diverse narratives behind the AAPI name. We are one community standing strong together in honoring our multiple perspectives and unique histories.

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More Than a Monolith

7: From Labor Camp to District Office with Dr. Ratmony Yee

December 20, 2022 • CAAPLE

I am here with our final episode of season 1. Not to worry, season 2 will be here before you know it so stay connected to us on Twitter @caaple1 and on LinkedIn so you’ll know when we are back in spring. But, before we sign off, we have our final guest of the season, Dr. Ratmony Yee.

Dr. Yee currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in the Victor Valley Union High School District. She has been in education for 26 years and her passion for education lies in her belief that it is our moral imperative to provide equitable outcomes for all.

As an immigrant and survivor of the Cambodian Holocaust, she believes that there is lack of representation for Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Her hope is that she can be a voice and advocate for those who have been marginalized or underrepresented.

Today we have the gift of hearing more about Dr. Yee’s personal story. She’s not only a transformational leader, but one who encourages, inspires and motivates. Today’s conversation will be evident of that.

This season of More Than A Monolith is sponsored by Parsec Education, an educational technology company that combines cloud-based data warehouses with outstanding visualization to put the data you need right at your fingertips. Check them out in the link in the show notes. Thank you for joining us on season 1 of More Than a Monolith. We will see you for season 2.