Equity and Inclusion

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

• Randi Reinhold's bio

  Randi Reinhold is a progressive educator who has spent the last 14 years working in various capacities to support young people’s social, emotional and academic development. He has taught grades K-3, predominantly in independent schools in New York City and most recently held the position of Afterschool Program Coordinator at The Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School before moving to Colorado. Throughout his career, Randi has been actively involved in the work of equity and diversity. He designs and facilitates workshops for youth and adults that focus on identity, ally work and inclusive teaching and has worked as a volunteer counselor for youth in crisis. Randi aims to make people feel seen and validated, to support folks in building connections and to engage in brave conversations. He enjoys creating, performing, exploring nature and connecting with family and friends.
  
  EDUCATION
  College of Staten Island, CUNY (Staten Island, NY)
  BA English May 2001
  
  Hunter College, CUNY (NYC)
  Completed 36 credits toward MS Childhood Education
  
  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  

  • NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC), improving inter-cultural climate in Independent Schools (2019)
  • Racial Identity, theories, development, systematic effects & best practices with students (2018)
  • Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, professional development for EC Educators (2018)
  • Restorative Practices Orientation, introduction to Restorative Practice & Restorative Justice (2018)
  • TRANSforming Gender Conference, increasing visibility and education about transgender identity (2018)
  • Mindful Schools: Mindfulness Fundamentals Course, mindfulness meditation for educators (2017)
  • NYSAIS After School Conference, focusing on mindfulness and applied attention (2016)
  • Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (National SEED Project), driving community changes (2015)
  • Math in the City Summer Institute: Early Number Addition and Subtraction (2014)
  • Responsive Classroom Summer Institute on creating a positive learning community (2013)
  • White Privilege Conference, led discussion with faculty about white privilege in education (2010)
  
  WORKSHOP DESIGN AND FACILITATION
  • Darn! Bit Again?! Addressing Micro-Aggressions in Proactive Ways: for High School students & faculty at annual #ItHappensHere Conference (2016)
  • Are You A Boy or a Girl? Gender Identity Development
  for New York State after school administrators at NYSAIS After School Conference (2016)
  for educators and caregivers of pre-school students at Maple Street School (2016)
  for pre-school educators at national Little Chairs Big Differences Conference (2015)
  • Introduction to Gender Identity & Sexuality: for middle school faculty at Blue School (2016)
  • Personal Identifiers and Ally Work: for first and second grade teachers at Blue School (2015)
  • Wild Creatures, Queer Families, Process Drama: A Workshop on Gender Roles and Stereotypes: for faculty
  and educators at global Teaching Innovations Conference (2014)
  • Gender Roles & Bullying: for students and families of LREI (2011)
  • Diversity & Inclusive Teaching: for lower school faculty at LREI (2009)

• What is a Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion?

  The Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion serves as a resource for all members of the BCD community, providing education and support for faculty, staff, students and families in relation to cultural competence and social justice. This work involves providing strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in connection with the school’s mission and vision.

   

• What Does a Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion Do?

  • Provides strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to ensure that all of the school’s efforts and activities take into account BCD’s diversity, equity, and inclusion needs and goals
  • Chairs the faculty and staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
  • Develops and presents workshops for faculty, staff, and parent learning; connects with outside organizations and individuals for relevant training and learning
  • Supports faculty with curriculum development and implementation
  • Works with students in all three divisions in support of equity and inclusion related activities
  • Acts as a resource for various diversity and affinity groups within the school community
  • Serves as a resource for faculty/staff, trustees, parents, students, and administrators seeking information about diversity and equity-related issues, including responding to issues and difficulties as they arise in the community, and helping constituents find the most appropriate route for addressing their particular concerns 
  • Networks with other diversity, equity and inclusion leaders from independent schools in Colorado and across the country