Diversity Workshop at Saratoga Independent School

Description:  Have you ever wondered how to engage kids in age-appropriate discussions about race and identity?  Or, have you grappled with how to answer their questions about skin color, stereotypes, and the experiences of different races in the U.S.?  If so, please join us for a workshop being offered at Saratoga Independent School on October 2, 2018 at 6:00pm. The workshop will be led by Dr. Kristie A. Ford, professor of sociology and founder of the Intergroup Relations Program at Skidmore College. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/October22018  or call 518-583-0841.

Background: The Saratoga Independent School Parent Association, together with Lisa Brown, Head of School, formed a committee to focus intentionally on issues of race, diversity, children, and education. The committee believes that a focus on these issues are especially important given the demographic makeup of Saratoga County.

About Dr. Ford: Dr. Kristie A. Ford is professor of sociology and the Director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL) at Skidmore College.  She received her B.A. in sociology from Amherst College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.  Her research and teaching interests include: race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and social justice education.

About Saratoga Independent School: Founded in 1991, SIS is a New York state-chartered private school accredited by the New York State Independent Schools Association.  The school’s mission is to empower students to become confident learners who are capable of critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.  It strives to equip its students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly complex world, while enriching each day of their childhood.  It provides students with an environment in which a high priority is placed on respect and caring for one another.