Equity and Inclusion
Rooted in the values of the Episcopal Church, St. George’s School strives to create an inclusive school culture centered on mutual respect, personal integrity, and curiosity for the world and one another.
est. 2009
Diversity Vision Statement
St. George’s School values diversity, which exposes each member of our community to the rich and wonderful variety of the human race. Our experiences are shaped by many factors, including age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity, nationality, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic standing. We believe that exposing students, faculty, and staff to a wide range of ideas, experiences and cultures, examining and challenging preconceptions, and exploring different ways of thinking enhances the learning experience and reflects the school’s educational mission. This inclusive approach helps to foster a welcoming, supportive, and healthy residential community that embraces differences and promotes genuine respect for each individual. In today’s complex, changing world, we continue building and sustaining a diverse community at St. George’s to achieve a clearer understanding of our roles in an interconnected global community, and to prepare us for lives of constructive service to the world.
— Approved by the Board of Trustees and adopted in 2009
Equity and Inclusion Plan
Building Bridges
Building Bridges is a unique, professional development and community-building program aimed at fostering educational diversity and inclusivity. This innovative, collaborative venture links independent schools to HBCUs.
Civil Discourse
St. George’s School trains its students to be empathetic leaders who understand the varied experiences of individuals and foster a supportive environment. To that end, students here learn and practice civil discourse, empowering them to engage respectfully with diverse perspectives and articulate their own views constructively.
Meet our Director of Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Kim W. Bullock has been a member of the St. George's faculty since 1996 and in her tenure has become a highly respected leader among her peers in the independent school community, as well as a valuable mentor to scores of new teachers, students, and alumni. A veterinarian by trade, Kim teaches biology, coaches JV girls' basketball, and serves as a dorm parent. She advises our Insight multicultural student club, and has been a warm, welcoming presence to students of color for more than 25 years. Kim serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Independent Schools of New England and for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport. In the fall of 2016, she was named the recipient of the W. Clyde Dorsey ’70 Chair for Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership. In addition, Kim leads our Diversity and Inclusion Book Series discussions, many of our in-service training days for faculty, and diversity-focused sessions of our St. George's Student Experience Program. She is also a lead planner for our annual Day of Engagement (an all-school community service event), and for our Weekend for Equity and Inclusion. Contact Dr. Kim W. Bullock at Diversity@stgeorges.edu.