Building Bridges
Fostering Connections. Forging Community. Finding Talent.
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Building Bridges is a strategic recruitment and retention initiative aligned with St. George’s School’s commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
Our mission is to cultivate purposeful partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and independent schools nationwide. Through immersive programming, we serve aspiring educators from HBCUs and students at independent schools, promoting access, exposure, and mutual engagement across both communities. We aim to enrich the independent school landscape, inspire equitable and inclusive practices, and create richer learning environments..
Through meaningful partnerships with peer independent schools and HBCUs, Building Bridges creates pathways for educators from underrepresented groups, offering immersive opportunities, community connection, and long-term professional growth.
With our collaborative model, Building Bridges has the potential to create national impact by transforming how independent schools recruit, support, and retain talented educators—while also introducing independent school students to the rich legacy, academic excellence, and cultural significance of HBCUs.
Through meaningful partnerships with peer independent schools and HBCUs, Building Bridges creates pathways for educators from underrepresented groups, offering immersive opportunities, community connection, and long-term professional growth.
With our collaborative model, Building Bridges has the potential to create national impact by transforming how independent schools recruit, support, and retain talented educators—while also introducing independent school students to the rich legacy, academic excellence, and cultural significance of HBCUs.
Program Objectives
- Build and sustain meaningful, trust-based partnerships with HBCUs and peer independent schools.
- Establish Building Bridges as a recognized leader in the recruitment, development, and retention of educators from HBCUs within the independent school sector.
- Expand access to and awareness of independent schools for future educators emerging from HBCU communities.
- Design and deliver programming that fosters a safe, supportive, and growth-oriented community for HBCU students and graduates through workshops, mentorship, and networking events.
- Broaden independent school students’ awareness of the legacy, value, and excellence offered through an HBCU educational experience.
Core Values
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Equity and Inclusion: Partner schools share St. George’s School's commitment to equity and inclusion as outlined in our Diversity Vision Statement and demonstrate a sustained commitment to creating equitable and inclusive school communities.
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Relationships: We prioritize authentic, mission-aligned partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shared purpose.
Opportunities
Partner schools provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for Building Bridges participants, along with mentorship, support, and resources necessary for personal and professional growth.
Building Bridges Program Director Dwayne Pina
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