My name is Mariam Azeez and I am a senior at Danbury High School. I am a writer, poet, and author of a children's book with a goal of dismantling bullying, fear, and racism while encouraging behaviors of inclusion and diversity in children. I believe in an inclusive future for marginalized communities in education and have worked with educators in the Danbury Public School system to develop an Anti-Bullying study-guide for teachers to help create welcoming spaces for all students. I also believe in encouraging students to learn to communicate well to enable them to make changes in their communities. My world view above has been articulated in my book, in my poetry, at conferences as a speaker/panelist and in workshops I helped organize.