Maria Antonieta Rodriguez Maria Antonieta Rodriguez  
       
  Arvida Middle School  
  6th grade Science and 8th grade Biology    
       
       
       
  "Being aware of classroom inequalities is just the beginning of achieving equity within our classrooms. As teachers we need to provide students with learning opportunities regardless f their gender, race, religion, color, and culture…Recognizing diversity in the science field is integral to achieving equity within our classrooms…Acknowledging culturally diverse scientists’ contributions to the field is enlightening."