Diversity and Multiculturalism
Diversity Policy Statement Diversity is a core value at King. At King, we are enriched through our appreciation of diversity’s many faces including gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, talent, or learning style. By honoring cultural differences and intellectual diversity, we create a vibrant learning community where each person is valued. King values a community in which each individual strives for wisdom and goodness found in a deep understanding of equity, fairness, and cultural inclusion. Rooted in respect and personal responsibility, the School’s culture offers a supportive and reflective environment that embraces diversity as central to educational excellence. We honor these values as essential to preparing our students for lives of leadership and achievement in our global society. At King, we support our commitment with action. We work to build a community that is truly diverse. Proactively and consistently, we challenge stereotypes, create awareness, and develop educational programs that are informed by, and responsive to, our values. We model these values in the School’s activities and affairs. We arm our students with an understanding and appreciation for diversity that prepares them to be thoughtful and successful citizens of the world.
To learn more about Diversity and Multiculturalism at King, please contact our Community Affairs office: Lise Leist Dean of Community Affairs (203) 322-3496, Ext. 357 lleist@klht.org Keeniun Brumskill Associate Dean of Community Affairs, Middle School (203) 322-3496, Ext. 397 kbrumskill@klht.org
A Message from King’s Office of Community Affairs
Programs Diversity Dialogues
Affinity Groups & Councils
A key aspect of King’s Mission is to ensure that the
Speaker Series
Parent Diversity Council
ideals of equity, inclusivity and justice espoused in
Mix it Up Lunch
the broader mission are inherent in the relationships,
Multicultural Fair
Faculty, Staff and Student Diversity Councils
practices and activities of King families, Faculty, and
Multicultural Events
Staff. We fulfill the mission by:
t Fostering a campus climate which is built upon inclusiveness, mutual respect, education, appreciation, and understanding.
t Informing the King Community on diversity, identity, and multiculturalism.
t Encouraging an awareness and appreciation of diversity and inclusion.
t Facilitating the integration of diversity into curricular and co-curricular offerings.
t Creating safe, respectful, and consistent opportunities on campus to discuss diverse perspectives.
In our 150th year, King continues to be committed to shaping a strong multicultural community while promoting an understanding of cultural diversity for the King community as a whole. We coordinate activities that encourage exploration of one’s identity, culture and heritage. We celebrate the hidden gifts of all our families.
Milestones Spectrum Born This Way He For She Lean In
Associations Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Commission on Diversity in Independent Schools (CODIS) Faculty Diversity Practitioners Network (FDPN) Fairchester Faculty of Color (FFOC) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Students Helping Anyone Respect Everyone (SHARE)
Conferences
People Of Color Conference (POCC) Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) White Privilege Conference