“Our Turn is a team of professionals, through and through. From deftly facilitating conversations about using an equity lens in development of organization strategy, to creative advising on promotional outreach and video production, they are an asset to any institution looking to level-up.”
“Our Turn offered a simpler way to think of it: “We often use a double spiral to demonstrate arts integration. If you think of content as one line and the art form as another, students are learning both at the same pace. With residencies and teacher workshops, this is what we are trying to do.””
Thank you for sharing your amazing "you"!!! You were a total hit yesterday - student teachers raved about your presentation in their evaluations.
Jan Abromovitz, PhD/ Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction- Portland State University
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May 2019
I feel lucky to have worked and learned with Our Turn over the last 5 years, addressing policies and practices supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Aviva is an amazing facilitator, collaborator, researcher, youth leader, and advocate.
Nicole Kappes-Levine/ Program Administrator: Student Success and Health
Portland Public Schools
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June 2014
Noticing inequitable access to enrichment programs and lower achievement for students, Aviva designed strategies that strengthened the arts education program through culturally relevant approaches.
Susan Carlile /Portland State University
“Aviva is a dream to work with. They exhibit integrity and compassion with youth and adults in our school. A leader with authenticity backed by data analysis that creates meaningful change.”
““Working with Aviva was a breath of fresh air! They showed me just how much creativity can be used to get unknown results with a team of all types of people. Aviva’s focus on equity, excellence, and play is remarkable. ”
“Aviva is exactly what a great colleague should be: someone who inspires you to do your best work and cares deeply about how you are doing along the way””