REAL PARENTS OF THE METRO
Spouses, parents and educators Danielle and Andre Daughty have chosen the mantra “grace and space” during these unprecedented times, reminding each other and their two high school kids that each of them, and everyone around them, has never experienced anything like this pandemic. “All parents are trying to figure out how to work from home and get kids online for school,” said Andre, who says wife Danielle is a beautiful example of offering grace and space as she’s put in longer hours than ever educating Edmond second graders both online and in person and checking in regularly with their parents. While none of the Daughtys has ventured far from their Edmond home since March 2020, their visions for the future of education in Oklahoma have soared, both in spite of the pandemic and because of it. From the longterm benefits of virtual school and greater parental involvement in students’ educations to a call for race equity and celebration of diversity, the Daughtys’ forward-thinking vision for the continued advancement of our state’s education system sparks hope and optimism for this new year and beyond.
As the Oklahoma City community rang in 2020 one year ago, we had no idea how our education system would be turned on its head as we navigated life in a pandemic. While the burden on all families in the metro has been great, teachers have navigated extra challenges as they pivoted to teach in ways they had never considered previously, all while many also care for their own families.
BY ERIN PAGE . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
20 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / JAN-FEB 2021
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