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LaMonica Smith Bryson is a veteran educator at Gretchen Whitney High Schoolin Cerritos, CA, known for her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in education. With over 26years of experience as an English Language Arts teacher, she actively engages in initiatives to upliftsilenced voices through literature, discussion, and research. LaMonica has been a participant in theABCUSD’s Black Student Leadership Advocacy Academy andhas completed immersive training programs through California Conference for Equality and Justice,eCornell, and Facing History, where she developed expertise in fostering inclusive environments. She hasserved on various committees, including the Early College and Equity, Diversity, and InclusionCommittees, and held leadership roles such as Interim President of the Black Parent Association. Aproponent of educational advocacy, Bryson's philosophy centers on cultivating a truly inclusive learningculture that goes beyond compliance, ensuring all students feel seen, heard, and valued.