Equity & Inclusion

Learning within an inclusive community is essential to achieving our mission and a vital part of every student’s educational journey at Greenhill. Building an inclusive community is an ongoing, schoolwide effort that requires intention, reflection, and action.

COMMITMENT TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Since its founding in 1950 as the first co-ed, non-sectarian school in the region, Greenhill has been rooted in a commitment to inclusivity.

Across all aspects of school life, members of the Greenhill community engage with a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives in an environment where our students can learn about themselves, collaborate with others, and grow into thoughtful contributors to society.

Through our daily practices, we work to cultivate a culture of respect and belonging that deepens our connections within and beyond our school community.

Today, our aim is for every Greenhill student to be prepared to thrive in an evolving, interconnected world.

PRACTICES OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Creating an inclusive community requires continuous reflection, learning, and action. At Greenhill, we celebrate both individuality and the shared connections that bring us together. Everyone who joins Greenhill agrees to uphold our collective commitment to building an inclusive community while bringing their own values and voices to help shape it. Members of an inclusive community:

Engage with and learn from the wide range of perspectives and experiences in our community.
Strive to give students access to support, tools, and opportunities that prepare them to participate and contribute to our community.
Nurture a culture of belonging by encouraging respect, empathy, and compassion in our students.

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MONSIE MUÑOZ '05 DIRECTOR OF EQUITY & INCLUSION

As we look forward, our commitment to this work as a community requires all of us to actively uphold the ideals of inclusion and belonging for all. Together, we see our community and the people in it as worlds ready to grow and thrive, continuously nurtured by our steadfast dedication to equity. We will design for a better future. A future in which we cultivate integrity, compassion, excellence, and courage through the lens of equity and inclusion. A future in which people are at the center and joy is all around.

E&I Through the Years

1950 – 1979
Diversity efforts began with the creation of a financial aid program. The “Statement of Purpose” states the school “consciously recognizes the educational value of school community that includes a variety of economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds” and consequently the Independent School Project program with the Boys Clubs of Greater Dallas is established.
1980 – 2009
“Diversity” appears in the School’s mission for the first time, and a “Statement of Diversity” is adopted by the Board of Trustees. Sexual orientation is included in the School’s non-discrimination statement for the first time.
2010 – Today
The alliance group, True Colors, forms bringing together LGBTQ+ students and allies. Upper School student affinity groups focused on core cultural identifiers are created with support from the Director of Equity and Inclusion and faculty across divisions.

Office of E&I Today

Student Programming

We encourage students to explore, celebrate, and share their identity in developmentally appropriate ways through affinity groups, facilitated conversations, and push-in lessons.

Faculty Engagement

We support all faculty members in the creation and development of individual inclusion goals through the Equity Literacy Goal process.

Community Involvement

We foster community-wide involvement and partnership in E&I work through the Employee, Family, and Student Inclusion Councils.

Continued Learning

We prioritize ongoing learning and growth for our community by bringing adults and student cohorts to the annual NAIS People of Color Conference and to the Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

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