Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity &

Belonging at Sabot

Sabot nurtures a learning environment that values, respects, and celebrates diversity.

SABOT SCHOOL DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The variety of experiences and perspectives provided by this environment is central to our educational approach. Our emphasis on co-construction – an environment where everyone teaches and everyone learns – is strengthened by a community that includes diversity of race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family structure, religion, national origin, physical ability, learning style, political affiliation, and life experience, among others.

We honor each student for their individual identities as well as their abilities, interests, ideas, and stages of development. Our curriculum and learning experiences include varied perspectives and contexts, and incorporate underrepresented voices. We strive to provide a safe, supported space for students and teachers to bring their authentic self each and every day. We aspire to be a community where all students, their families, and educators are embraced and feel a sense of belonging.

EXPLORE SABOT

DEIB Approach At Sabot

This work is an ongoing journey of listening, learning, and growing.

External Consultants

Jen Cort

Jen is a diversity practitioner, author, podcast host, school counselor, trustee, coach, speaker, consultant, and activist. She has also served as a principal, school administrator, elementary, middle, and high school counselor. Jen works with schools across the country on revising and strengthening advisory programs and deepening their connection to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

In her podcast, Jen opens up a "third space"— a place outside our familiar home and work environments — in order that we might begin to engage in some of the provocative questions that need to be addressed. Listen in as Jen speaks with some of the leading thinkers and doers in the field. You can listen to her podcast, Third Space, here.

Erica Coffey

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant and Facilitator, SHRM-CP Professional Certified

Erica is the founder of Beneath The Surface Consulting and has over 20 years of experience in education, including classroom, coaching, and administration. She believes that asking the right question is the key to understanding and moving forward -It is not her place to judge but to listen. When it comes to making our organizations more inclusive and equitable, we must first be open to having conversations.

Erica has presented about diversity at a variety of different conferences, including the People of Color Conference, National Associations of Independent Schools, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and others. She has gone through extensive DEI training and is passionate about sharing her experiences with others.