DEI director, Kojo Clarke discusses how our geographic, regional, cultural, accent, inform our ability to see each other

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Kojo Clarke is currently a Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at a pre k- 9th grade school. In his role he works closely with school leaders to oversee programming and professional development, while supporting parents and caregivers to explore and understand the world of DEI. As a member of the Leadership Team he also supports work of the school's Board of Trustees in several diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, all with the communal goal of developing "culturally competent" students and adults and building a truly inclusive environment. Kojo completed his undergraduate degree at Franklin & Marshall College, where he double-majored in French and Psychology. He holds a Masters in Education degree from Northwestern University’s School of Education & Social Policy. He started his education career teaching French at an international school in Ghana, and has also worked in public school. Some of his other roles have included: advisor to student multicultural clubs, member of school diversity committees, and as a leader of faculty and staff diversity and equity work. Kojo is a trained SEED facilitator, and has been "formally" involved with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts since 2015. He is a parent to a strong-willed 1-year old and loves her fiercely.