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About the presenter:
Masumi Hayashi-Smith (they/them) is a biracial anti-racism educator and music teacher originally from Coast Salish land in Tacoma, WA. In undergrad, Masumi concentrated in Africana studies, and then with a Fulbright fellowship, researched the political aspects of history education in post-war Sri Lanka. Masumi received a M.M. in Kodaly pedagogy from Holy Names University, and has also trained with SF Orff in their internship and certificate programs. Additionally, Masumi completed the certificate program in Waldorf Elementary Music at Sunbridge Institute.
An Alma Partners associate since 2021, Masumi taught grades 1-7 general music for a private Waldorf school, and has also taught in public and choral settings. Masumi is active in conversations around conscientious use of materials, culturally responsive teaching, and relationships with culture bearers. Masumi has facilitated and taught with RISE for Racial Justice, Spark Decks, the Intergroup Dialogue Collective, Sophia's Hearth, and Holy Names University. Masumi also served as a member of a BIPOC Advisory Committee for AWSNA. As a musician, Masumi performs with Wildchoir and is constantly looking for ways to merge the worlds of arts expression and racial justice.
