One of the main reasons I enjoy working at Latin is the clarity of the strategic plan. Two of our four priorities focus on excellence (#1) and inclusion (#4). Often I’m asked how these two concepts relate to each other when thinking about our academic program. Given preparations for our MLK speaker Jacqueline Woodsonand all that is happening both locally and nationally, this question is especially relevant right now. When I first arrived, Shelley asked me to work closely with