DEI Committment
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a proud, accredited member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), we affirm AWSNA's statement repudiating any racially biased content in Steiner's work and reaffirm our commitment to a respectful, inclusive Waldorf education.
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm is committed to:
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Recognizing all people in their full humanity;
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Striving to provide an inclusive learning environment where all are seen, heard and welcomed;
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Becoming agents of change by: Learning from mistakes or oversights, Informing ourselves and engaging in meaningful conversation
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Recognizing inequity, injustice and inequality in our history and current affairs, in order to make conscious choices to grow toward equity, justice, inclusivity and diversity in our school;
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Widening views to inform classroom teaching, relationships with parents, students and colleagues, and interactions with the community;
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Understanding that the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion are learning and growth opportunities that are ever evolving.
Meet our DEI Committee
The DEI committee works to accomplish these goals:
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Respond in a timely manner to DEI needs arising out of the community;
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Keep track of recommendations and follow through with proposals;
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Re-examine with DEI principles all festivals and curriculum-related materials offered at Summerfield. This includes but is not limited to: stories, history perspectives, religious and government holidays, plays, music, movement, field trips, guest teachers and speakers for classes, imagery displayed in classes, arts and crafts, reference materials and class readers;
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Develop, manage and cultivate DEI programs and speaker events, in keeping with the school’s mission and learning goals;
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Propose and schedule teacher and staff training on DEI topics;
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Explore how to attract and retain employees who represent members of the larger society who are currently missing from our student and parent body, faculty and/or staff.
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DEI Committee Members
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Donald Basmajian (he/him) – DEI Committee Chair & Class Teacher
Lisa Hensley (she/her) – Business Manager
Barb Kobabe – LS/HS Practical Arts & LS Handwork
Kate MacKillop (she/her) – High School Counselor
Kibby MacKinnon (she/her) – Class Teacher & College Co-Chair
Saskia Pothof (she/her) – Class Teacher & College Co-Chair
Andrea Vander Pluym (she/her) – Class Teacher
DEI Committee: dei@summerfieldwaldorf.org
LGBQTIAA++ Safe Space Group
The LGBQTIAA++ Safe Space is a group for 7th-12th graders that meets weekly and is facilitated by Summerfield faculty members (listed below). Safe Space Group provides a welcoming and accepting social space for students and their allies to support and learn from each other, and explore relevant topics and concerns.
Faculty Member Facilitators
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Rose MacDonald (she/her)
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Lily Buller (she/they)
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Students who are interested in creating and leading an affinity group can contact the DEI Committee above to learn more about affinity group leadership and facilitation.
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