Inclusivity and Multicultural Programs

inclusivity and multicultural programs The Lovett School

Mission The Lovett School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that welcomes and applauds diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.

In keeping with this vision, the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services is dedicated to presenting rich and vibrant multiculturalism and inclusivity experiences to the Lovett community. Through classroom instruction, workshops, and unique programs that are conducted by the office, our strengths as a community are enhanced as we grow to appreciate the diversity of our students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni.

Approach The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services—staffed by a director who is a member of the school’s core administrative team, and coordinators in each school division—is charged with ensuring that inclusivity is integrated throughout the community and the curriculum at Lovett. This concept celebrates each student’s individuality by supporting the commonalities in all of us as compassionate human beings.

The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services: Assists in the development of a multicultural curriculum; Provides inclusivity and mediation training for faculty and students; Consults with administration and staff on how best to serve a diverse population; Meets with new faculty and staff to share Lovett’s commitment to inclusivity and its initiatives; Facilitates community dialogue; Counsels and mentors students; and Serves as a resource to parents, students, and staff;

Staff Ellice Hawkins, Director

Lannitra Peaks, Middle School

Brandi Hoyos, Lower School

Karen McLeavy, Upper School

Programs A partial list of Lovett’s multicultural programs can be found below. For more details, please visit the website at www.lovett.org/multicultural or contact the Office of Multicultural Programs and Services at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1344.

Schoolwide

Middle School

Worldfest Martin Luther King, Jr. March Black History Month Hispanic Heritage Month Breakthrough Atlanta National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Affiliate Partner International Book Fair Community Outreach

Upper School

Lower School Culture Crew Faculty Diversity Committee Chinese New Year International Day Culture and Religious Celebrations from Around the World

Cultural Appreciation for Everyone (CAFE) Club Students of Color Mentoring Program (SOC) 7th Grade Power over Prejudice at Georgia Tech Faculty Diversity Committee Lovett Life Lessons (LLL)—Diversity

Teens Against Prejudice (TAP) Student Affinity Groups Jewish Alliance Spectrum Alliance Group National Day of Silence Student Diversity Leadership Conference (NAIS) Help Increase the Peace Program (HIPP)

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshops Multicultural Coordinators in Each Division People of Color Conference (NAIS) Diversity Action Committee (DAC)

Lovett International Alliance The Lovett International Alliance (LIA) is comprised of Lovett families committed to expanding international awareness by offering events and programming for the community. The LIA serves as an educational resource for topics of global interest and significance, as well as a social platform for families of diverse backgrounds.

This organization unofficially began during the 2006–07 school year, with the hosting of the Taste of Lovett and an International Book Fair. These events received an enthusiastic response, inspiring a group of Lovett parents to formally create an organization.

Today, the LIA hosts the following events throughout the school year: a kick-off reception; Worldfest, where families can enjoy international food, music, and dance performances; Dinner Club, a group gathering that meets at different international restaurants in Atlanta; Lower School International Day, a fun day that teaches students about other countries through games and activities; and the International Book Fair.

The LIA has developed a resource directory, recognizing the wealth of global knowledge and experience within the Lovett parent body. Potential participants are parents and families with backgrounds, careers, or travels that have involved significant time abroad. This directory is made available to the school for use by teachers and administrators.

Lovett families come from a variety of backgrounds and locales, representing all continents and many countries, including, but not limited too, Australia, the Caribbean, China, Cuba, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and, of course, the United States. The Lovett International Alliance leverages this wealth of cultural diversity to plan activities that heighten international awareness.

The Lovett School

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The Lovett School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its employment practices, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school administered programs.