• The Division of Equity and Culture supports the primary priorities of schools, which are the Core, providing Coherence and ensuring Clarity. 
     
     
    Through our collective expertise, we will lead the work in the following three target areas to support the primary priorities:
     
    Supporting the establishment of a strong student and school culture
    Helping to create a positive staff culture; and
    Support creating positive relationships
     

    Division Objectives

    • Support schools in nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment that strengthens and fosters academic success, personal growth, and positive social interactions between students and students and students and staff.
    • Support schools in creating a positive and supportive working environment that fosters teamwork and strengthens connections between colleagues, principals, and students.
    • Support the various district departments and schools in improving community interaction toward improving communication and responsiveness.
    • Support schools to ensure that education is inclusive and responsive to all students' diverse needs, backgrounds, and experiences, promoting equitable opportunities for learning and success.
    • Provide tailored support for specialized groups that recognize and respect their unique experiences, challenges, and strengths to promote inclusivity and growth toward their desired future.
    • Support the district in creating a culture that honors and celebrates visible evidence of our commitment toward nurturing an environment where families feel heard and responded to and staff and school leaders are building relationships with students.
     
     
    The Equity and Culture Division comprises the following departments, which coordinate their respective work streams to support the division objectives:
     
     

    Please take the time to fill out our Equity Audit which aims to uncover and address disparities in educational access and outcomes. This comprehensive audit is guided by a deep understanding of equity in education, going beyond equal treatment to include access, opportunities, treatment, and outcomes for all students, particularly those from marginalized or underrepresented groups.

     
     
     

    Leadership

    Trent Mosley

    Chief of Equity and Culture

    Dr. Trent Mosley
    216.838.0275  |  Email
     
    Sonja Clark
    Deputy Chief
     
     
     

    Equity & Culture Team

    Desiree Powell
    Executive Director of Athletics, Student Activities, Health, Wellness & Physical Education
    216.838.0261  |  Email
     
    Victoria Harris
    Director, Attendance
    216.838.0281  |  Email
     
    Carrie Cunningham
    Director of Equity & Inclusion
    216.838.0219  |  Email
     
    Shirrell Greene
    Director, Customer Experience
    216.838.0o28  |  Email
     
    Rick McIntosh
    Executive Director, School Choice & Enrollment
    216.838.0159 | Email
     
    Jason Tidmore
    Executive Director, Humanware
    216.838.1500  |  Email
     
    Dr. Carol Lockhart
    Executive Director, Say Yes to Education -- Partnerships
    and Wraparound Prevention Programs and Services
    216.838.4964  |  Email
     
     
     
    Lamont Dodson
    Chief of Safety & Security
    216.838.0469  | Email
     
    Gregory Winston
    Deputy Chief, Safety & Security
     
    Stephen Christian
    Talent & HR Partner
    216.838.0098  | Email
     
    Laura Mulvaney
    Executive Director of Strategic Staffing
    216.225.3339 | Email
     
    Heather Grant
    Executive Director of Talent Development
    216.838.0057 | Email
     
    Tianna Ferguson
    Principal Coach, Licensure & Leadership

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