It has been said there is no place like home. Jyarland Daniels told a Celebration of Teaching Banquet audience in Junction City that she believes that is true. "Junction City is truly the only place that I call home."
Daniels holds degrees from the University of Kansas, University of Michigan and Wayne State University in Michigan and is a 1992 graduate of Junction City High School. She said that she currently lives in a suburb of Detroit and spends a lot of time in a couple of other places. "But I'm the first to say that I'm from Kansas and that makes me very proud. "
Daniels is a Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant who supports schools, nonprofits, and organizations to assist their efforts to shape culture, improve communication and develop policies and practices that result in a more inclusive organization. She graduated from Junction City High School in 1992. Daniels stated that she owed all that she has become to educators, and noted that all of her educational accomplishments were possible because of the foundation laid in USD 475.
Daniels recognized many of her former teachers in the school district. She made it clear that the work of education requires everyone and "a school district can only be that which it's community is." She urged reflection on the community that exists and asked "are we creating a community which facilitates the learning, growth and development of each student in USD 475."
Daniels received a standing ovation from the audience.
During the event numerous scholarships were presented to teachers to further their education. Educators who are retiring from the district this year were also honored and also posed for a photo with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Reginald Eggleston ( far left ).
