Inclusion Diversity + Equity
The Barstow School is committed to building and sustaining a school community that highly values inclusion and diversity, embraces cultural awareness, supports racial equity and justice, and promotes equal opportunities for all.
Our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID+E) Committee is charged with examining all aspects of school culture to ensure that our mission and values are applied equally to every student, family, faculty and staff member.
During the summer of 2020, members of the expanded Barstow Diversity Committee began examining practices including, but not limited, to admission and employment practices, curriculum and outreach. The committee made recommendations to the administration and Board of Trustees and assisted with the implementation of sustainable practices that promote positive change.
Our Commitment
The Barstow School’s legacy of commitment to our core values of inclusion, diversity and equity dates back to our founding in 1884.
Our journey began with a groundbreaking vision as we opened our doors to young women, offering them the opportunity to receive a world-class education at a time when such opportunities were scarce. From that historic day to the present, The Barstow School has remained resolutely devoted to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. We continue to champion these ideals, ensuring that every student and family finds in our community a place that cares deeply about their well-being and stands in support of their dreams. Join us as we continue to uphold this enduring tradition of inclusivity and equity for all.
Shane Foster
President of The Barstow Schools
President of The Barstow Schools
As a cornerstone of our world-class education, Barstow is committed to preparing globally competent students who value interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Families and student groups have signed up to represent more than thirty countries and cultures at the festival, and our lower school's Family Traditions exhibit—representing customs from all over the world—will be on display. Explore new places, sample global cuisine, play games, take photos with friends and get a passport stamp at each stop.
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Advance tickets $5
Advance tickets on sale through Jan. 31. Tickets are $7 at the door.
Community Events
ID+E Mission Statement
The Barstow School is committed to building and sustaining a school community that highly values inclusion and diversity, embraces cultural awareness, supports racial equity and justice and promotes equal opportunities for all.
ID+E Advisory Council
List of 17 items.
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Dina Abou Hammine
Lower and Middle School Parent -
Elizabeth Bartow
Senior Vice President of The Barstow Schools and Chief Operating Officer -
Jessica Chanos
Director of Social and Emotional Counseling and ID+E Co-Director -
Lindsay Dutton
Lower and Middle School Parent,
Barstow Parents' Association President -
Shane Foster
President of The Barstow Schools -
Joe Fox '04
Director of Upper School -
Sherri Jacobs '87
Upper School Parent -
Sheetal Patel Kakarala
Middle and Lower School Parent -
David Muhammad
Dean of Student Services, Middle & Upper School
ID+E Co-Director -
Reem Mustafa
Upper and Lower School Parent -
Todd Nelson
Director of Lower School -
Tom Niermann
Senior Vice President for Academics for The Barstow Schools -
Demetrius Peterson
Lower School Parent -
Prentiss Earl
Lower School Parent -
Minka Rudman
Director of Early Childhood, Preschool-Kindergarten, International Programs and Barstow Global Online -
Carlos Salazar
Upper and Lower School Parent -
Ken Simpson
Upper, Middle and Lower School Parent
Board of Trustees Representative
Jason Press ’90
Board of Trustees
Secretary
ID+E Liaison
Secretary
ID+E Liaison
ID+E Committee Founding Members
List of 7 items.
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Liz Bartow
Director of Campus Operations Liz Bartow leads the committee. In addition to teaching experience in all three school divisions, Ms. Bartow has directed the service-learning program and served as Director of Admission and Director of Upper and Middle Schools. -
Candice Baldwin
Admission administrative assistant; varsity cross country and track and field coach. -
Leah Jael Becker-Ricketts '10
Barstow alumna, entrepreneur and owner, FemRems Herbal Wellness & Beauty LLC. -
Ted McKnight
Vice President/Producer for CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services; former professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills. -
Latha Reiland
Parent of Barstow students in the classes of 2021, 2023 and 2026; past president of the Barstow Parents’ Association. -
Kimberly Vasquez
Lower school kindergarten coordinator and teacher; parent of Barstow alumna Madeline '16. -
Maurice Watson '76
Former chairman, Husch Blackwell LLP; Barstow Board of Trustees Chairman, 1993-1996.
List of 3 news stories.
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Freedom Rider Takes Students Back in Time
One of the last living Freedom Riders, and a quietly fierce advocate for civil rights, shared her experiences with upper school students on Monday, Oct. 28. -
Acclaimed Writer Shares Wisdom, Warmth with Students
The Barstow School welcomed award-winning writer Jacqueline Woodson to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for a memorable visit planned by the Inclusion, Diversity + Equity department. -
Students Use STEAM Skills to Create Sugar Skulls
Eighth grade Spanish students are creating a STEAM project that combines technology and tradition as they learn about Día de los Muertos.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.
This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.
