Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Practice
Committed to Inclusive and Equitable Education
The presence of an inclusion and belonging practitioner is a key contributor in ensuring a school community is one that values the diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives.
We believe that the work of equity, belonging, and inclusion ensures that a school’s mission is realized for every member of its community. It is the driving force behind a school’s value proposition and its promise to promote the well-being of every community member. A school committing to a designated person charged with oversight and guidance in these areas increases its ability to navigate these complex aspects of a school’s growth.
Our Experience – Carney Sandoe understands we have an important role to play in helping your school work toward creating the more inclusive and welcoming community to which you aspire. We leverage our broad network of candidates in our search practice, our experience in helping schools advance in these areas through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Consulting Practice, as well as our firm-wide commitment to equity and inclusion, to help you build the best teams for the job. Our DEIB Search Practice is well positioned to help you build the best team.
Our Team – We also recognize the complexities of doing this job well have increased. Our team of consultants brings years of experience of working in DEIB roles in schools to the table. They take the time to get to know your school’s culture, needs, and goals in order to provide you with precisely the right candidates.
Your Next Leader – Roles dedicated to furthering DEIB work in schools come by a number of monikers. Whether you are hiring for institution-wide, division-wide, enrollment, or a curriculum and instruction focus, we are dedicated to helping you find a strategic leader for roles including:
- Assistant Head of School for Community, Equity, and Belonging
- Executive Director for Community and Belonging
- Director of Community, Equity, and Belonging
- Associate Dean of Financial Aid, Equity, and Access
- Dean of Inclusive Excellence
- Director of Access and Belonging
Meet the Team
Heather Flewelling
Chief Talent Officer, Search & Consulting Services
Cathy Shelburne
Consultant, Coach
Seliat Dairo
Consultant
Chris Boyle
Consultant
DEI&B
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and equitable education landscape. Carney Sandoe actively promotes diversity in education by championing underrepresented voices and providing tailored recruitment strategies for schools.
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Reach out to us to discover how Carney Sandoe can assist in finding outstanding educators for your institution. Our team is ready to support your hiring needs.
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Making the Match