US teenagers, more than any previous generation, live in challenging diverse communities and are connected globally. Studying cultural diversity is an exciting journey that helps grow an understanding and appreciation of culture’s impact on each student’s life. It promotes cognitive development, mature decision-making and positive peer-related behavior.

Created by Malati Shinazy Malati Marlene Shinazy, M.Ed. has worked in the learning arena for over twenty years. Her academic positions include N-K and 9-12 teacher, Director of Diversity and Community Relations, pre-service teacher trainer and parent educator. Before starting TeenDIVERSOPHY, Malati was a senior consultant for workplace diversity firm, George Simons International. She conducted employee culture audits, diffused group racial tensions and developed workplace diversity initiatives.