“It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.” To create an inclusive classroom, it is important that we know our students’ names. Knowing students’ names is a sign of respect and a tool for inclusiveness. The session leaders will present research and concepts that address the importance of names. Then, they will lead a discussion that draws out the many ways the session participants learn their students' names. Finally, we will lead session participants in brainstorming additional ways to learn students' names. Participants should come away from the session knowing what students will “answer to”
