About
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
"It takes a village to
build a more inclusive community."
Dr. Hyacinth Mason P'19, Trustee
Chair, DEI Board of Trustees Committee
build a more inclusive community."
Dr. Hyacinth Mason P'19, Trustee
Chair, DEI Board of Trustees Committee
Goal #5
Nurture an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning community that promotes academic excellence, enriches the school, and enhances the experience of every learner.
Nurture an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning community that promotes academic excellence, enriches the school, and enhances the experience of every learner.
Statement from the Board of Trustees
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At The Albany Academies, the active expression of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the life of the school.
Read MoreIn harmony with our Mission Statement and reflective of our Core Values, the Academies is committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just school climate within a Preschool through Postgraduate curricular framework dedicated to inclusive excellence.
We actively strive to respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of our learning community and cultivate an environment where all members of the Academies community experience a true sense of belonging and are empowered to fully participate in the life of the school. We also recognize that diversity of thought and expression is integral to developing learners who are culturally agile, adept at thinking critically, and effective when collaborating with others.
Vision Statement
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As it has been for more than 200 years, the foundation of an Albany Academies’ education is high expectations with rigorous academics and appropriate social and emotional supports. We understand how gender differences impact learning at every age level and provide students with classroom settings that reflect this understanding. Every student is treated as the individual that they are, while simultaneously being assimilated into an inclusive, safe, learning environment. As a community of students and educators, we reflect upon our privilege and assess our curriculum, practices, and outcomes to ensure we are continuously developing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Message from the Chair
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Bio of DEI Partner Stephanie Bramlett
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Stephanie Bramlett is the inaugural Director of Equity and Inclusion at Phillips Exeter Academy. She works with every constituency group at PEA-- all employees, students, parents, trustees, alumni, and the broader Exeter community. Stephanie is the head of the summer Exeter Diversity Institute and is a board member of the New England chapter of People of Color in Independent Schools.
Forum Meeting Dates
Meetings TBD
If you would like more information about how to participate, please contact Shelly Reid at reidm@albanyacademies.org.
To learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives or to join a committee, contact Chief Human Resources Officer David Lester at lesterd@albanyacademies.org.
Affinity Groups
Alumnae of Color
Chair: Jeannine Blanco '89
Meetings TBD
Alumni of Color
Chair: Evril Clayton ’00
Meetings TBD
Chair: Jeannine Blanco '89
Meetings TBD
Alumni of Color
Chair: Evril Clayton ’00
Meetings TBD
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Board of Trustees Committee
Purpose: Establish the DEI strategy and business case, provide guidance, support and reinforce progress towards achieving our DEI aspirationsRead More -
DEI Forum Members
Purpose: Continue to build and maintain a broad-based coalition for change, test ideas and proposals, and provide feedback to the sub-committeesRead More -
DEI Subcommittees
Purpose: Advance a DEI initiative and achieve the agreed-upon goal
Holiday and Celebratory Schedule:
Purpose: Examine, assess, and recommend changes to the current Academies holiday and celebratory schedule.
Lead: Patrick Kauth
Members:
Rich Puccio
Khadijah Onanuga P'20, '25
Christopher Conway
Student Affinity Group:
Purpose: Identify and recommend the student affinity groups and clubs to establish at the Academies.
Lead: Matt Streifert P'31
Members:
Tania de Rosier P'22, '25
Barbara Bemis
Dr. Fran'Cee Brown McClure P'27
Sandy Hanifin '92, P'24
Theodora Lois
Marcus Pryor '87 P'15, '30, '31
Bob Neudel
Trudy Thomas-Smith
Alumni/ae Affinity Groups:
Lead: Nicholas Faso '02 & Kelley Triscari '07
Members:
Ann Wendth
Marcus Pryor '87 P'15
Celebrating Women's History Month -- March
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was nicknamed the “the Lady with the Lamp” or the “Angel of the Crimea” after her endless work at night attending to the hurt and sickened soldiers.Read More -
Alice Guy-Blanché (France)
Alice Guy-Blanché (pronounced: Gee-Blashay) was the first female filmmaker.Read More -
Elizabeth Blackwell (Great Britain):
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Katherine Johnson
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Tammy Duckworth
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Wilma Mankiller
The first female Principal Chief of the modern Cherokee Nation, the second-largest tribe in the United StatesRead More
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Celebrating Black History Month -- February
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Lower School Students
Our Kindergarten students began Black History Month studying paintings by Sam Gilliam, a pioneering artist in abstract and lyrical expressionism.Read More -
Middle School Students
AAG Fifth Grade students learned about African American Folk Artist Nellie Mae Rowe, and applied the elements found in her iconic work to their own unique "folk art" design. -
Upper School Students
Students in the Upper School started sharing daily fun facts during morning meeting and to the professional community in celebration of Black History Month. Here are the people that have been highlighted:Read More
Upper School Campus
Lower And Middle School Campus
Schellenberger Alumni/ae Center
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