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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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The Power of Belonging

Together, we celebrate everyone’s uniqueness.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at King School is integrated into every area of school life. Ensuring that every member of the community enjoys a sense of belonging is paramount to the school’s mission and aligned with its virtues of Integrity, Kindness, Perseverance, and Respect. 

At King, we are empowered by our diverse talents and inspired by our different backgrounds and perspectives. In our diverse and inclusive environment, children as well as adults learn from one another and create a stronger community. 

Students and faculty come from 40 neighboring communities and over 70 countries and engage in an expansive curriculum that spurs conversation on culture, religion, ethnicity, and lived experiences. 

King School Diversity 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.

Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome.

Arthur Chan

Meet the DEI Team

The DEI team at King School is composed of a director as well as divisional and departmental coordinators. The team works in every area of the school and offers guidance and support to ensure that the King School curriculum, pedagogy, recruiting, retention, and school culture are a reflection of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The goal is to educate, engage, and empower our community members.

Clyde Beverly

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Leigh Roberts

Library Learning Common Specialist, Lower School DEIB Coordinator

Jennifer Guevara

School Counselor, Middle School DEIB Coordinator

Sara O'Toole

Mathematics Faculty, Upper School DEIB Coordinator

Lindsay Stone

English Faculty, Upper School DEIB Coordinator

Lindsey Rossler

History Faculty, Director Talent Development, Upper School DEIB Coordinator

Nate Jean-Baptiste

Head Coach Varsity Boys Basketball, Athletics DEIB Coordinator

Lakeya Graves

Director of Marketing, Staff DEI Coordinator

All-School Integration of DEIB

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Action

Students Learn About the Divine Nine as Black History Month Gets Underway

Upper school students learned about African-American fraternities and sororities known as the Divine Nine and about Stepping, a percussive dance traditionally performed by members of those social organizations. Director of Marketing Lakeya Graves delivered the King Talk on Tuesday, February 7, in the Performing Arts Center, coinciding with the start of the annual observance of Black History Month. 

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King Celebrates the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year flooded King School with red and gold and traditional decorations. The holiday, one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, marks the first days of spring in the lunar calendar and serves as an opportunity to celebrate new beginnings. Students sampled traditional foods, presentations, and performances. 

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King Hosts Award-Winning Authors for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Award-winning authors Veera Hiranandani, Sheela Chari, and Sayantani DasGupta have a few things in common – their Indian heritage, their love of writing, and motherhood. The authors have known each other for over 10 years and have developed a special friendship that offers advice, encouragement, and support in their accomplished careers as Indian-American authors. “It was enlightening to see how their diverse identities have influenced their writing as authors. With this event, we are continuing to provide experiences that seek to educate, engage, and empower students with new perspectives,” said Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Clyde Beverly III, who organized the event on May 11 in partnership with the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. 

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