Ms. Yvette
nickname age birthday
45 June 9
about me
I like to dance, do yoga, read and write poetry, perform rituals, take long walks, and circle keepers! I do not like violence, put downs/speaking negative of others, when people do harm to themselves or to others, and lima beans. My favorite place is my home. I am good at relating to people, explaining/clarifying things, telling stories, playing, leading games and activities, creating sanctuaries, reading and writing poetry, public speaking, and hugging. My goals in life are to become a sacred women walking, a wise woman, to create more spaces where people heal, love themselves and love each other. My interest in the Restoreative Justice Program is it allows me to love everybody! And to share space that is heartfelt and transformative. I was raised by a single mom, I have a twin sister Yvonne, and an older sister Pamela who is ten and half months older than Yvonne and me. I'm married to a wonderful man James, and we have a fifteen year old son named Ramsey. My favorite music is R&B, Jazz, and acapella, which is a group of people who make music only with their voices. My favorite food is breakfast foods that James makes for me. I'm vegan so I don't eat meat, or dairy, only vegetables. My favorite book to read is Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen. My favorite color is orange and my favorite movie is The Power of Community. Something I am proud of is my son and my circles and circle keepers! If I could chance one thing in my life it would be to spend more time digging in the dirt and cooking and eating meals with my friends and family. If I could change one thing in the world, I would change every meeting would be held in a circle, and we would all speak from our heart and would listen from our heart. We would all really get that we are all one. We would repair the harm that we have caused. Something else I'd like you to know about me is that I wonder often about YOU...
Rebeccanickname age birthday
Becca - not 19 December 25
Becky!!
about me
My favorite place is the beaches of Chicago showing the skyline. I like to write, cook, eat, meet new people, and sleep. I dislike ignorant people and people who purposefully do not show their full potential. I like to listen to a variety of music, depending on my mood. My family consists of my mom, dad, stepdad, older brother and sister, my doggy Ziggy, my puppy Spartan, and the love of my life Joshua! My goals in life are to get my bachelor's degree in science and get into a great graduate school. My favorite food is lobster and anything my grandpa cooks. I like the Restorative Justice Program because it is a chance for me to give back to the world, and make a difference. I enjoy the community cooperation and the journey to promote peace. If I could change one thing in the world, it would be the world Bob Marley tried to infuse to people through his music. I am proud of the goals in my life I have reached, and the awards I have obtained for my hard work.
Mikenickname age birthday
27 December 5
about me
I like to play basketball, read, go hiking, and listen to music. I dislike impatience and rudeness. My favorite place is Lake Michigan. My interests and goals in life are to find adventure, and working to end war. I like the Restorative Justice Program because it is community building, transforms society and promotes peace. My favorite book to read is 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. If I could change one thing in the world I would change the way the world interacts economically and would end poverty.
Nareenickname age birthday
Nerd 23 February 3
about me
My favorite color is green, and I like to listen to hip-hop, pop, and sometimes classical music. My family is big - two brothers, five sisters (including me) my mom, dad, and my husband. I like to cook, shop, watch movies, listen to music, and spend time with people I love. I dislike messiness, disrespectful and dishonest people. My goals in life are to finish grad school and become an adolescence counselor for youths either living in poverty or youth in general within a community. I like the Restorative Justice Program because I am able to participate, listen, share my stories and experiences, and give feedback. I am proud that I have achieved my goals and am making my family proud of my accomplishments. Also, being a role model for my younger siblings is something I'm proud of. If I could change one thing in the world, everyone would be treated equally regardless of race, gender, or class. There would be no violence.
