Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hamilton Southeastern Schools

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) seeks to ensure that everything we do District-wide—learning and teaching, strategic planning, hiring, professional learning, technology, operations and communications—considers diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Nataki Pettigrew, joined the District in January 2021 as the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Pettigrew, a parent of three children (two in the district), previously served as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Special Services Director, School Administrator, and ELA teacher.  
 
In her new position, Dr. Pettigrew will continue to lead the development of HSE Schools’ inclusive practices and fulfill the district’s commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff and educating a diverse student body. Additionally, the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer position, which was created in 2018, will provide professional development and training for stakeholders in an effort to improve an inclusive, supportive culture.

Please use this section of the website to learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Hamilton Southeastern Schools and to guide your own knowledge about how you can support DEI in our schools, in our community and our world.   

Learn more about:

• District Equity Team
• Building Equity Coaches
• Equity Spotlight
• Diverse Student Organizations
• Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Statement
• Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Procedure

Contact

Dr. Nataki Pettigrew

Anti-Racism/Bias Resources

• 5 Things You Can Do to Support Your LGBTQ Students
• The Equity Diet: Building Capacity Through Daily Habits
• Equity vs Equality Video
• Presently Invisible: The Arab Plight in American Classrooms​
• Black Student Voices: What educators should know (Video)
• 3 Ways to Support the Asian American community

• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Educators​