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Oxbridge Academy Students, Faculty And Staff

Participate In National Conferences On

Leadership In Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

Students, faculty and staff members of Oxbridge Academy The People of Color Conference was held virtually Nov. 56-acre campus features state-of-the-art classrooms and
recently participated in two conferences focusing on student 30 to Dec. 4. The mission of the conference is to provide academic and athletic amenities equipped with advanced
diversity leadership and people of color. Both conferences a space for leadership and professional development and technologies. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 North
were hosted by the National Association of Independent networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. For more
Schools (NAIS). Oxbridge Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in independent schools nationwide. The conference information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.
Program Coordinator Michael D’Egidio coordinated equips educators at every level with knowledge, skills,
Oxbridge participation in the virtual events. and experiences to improve and enhance the interracial,
The NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference interethnic, and intercultural climate in their schools, as well
was a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school as the attending academic, social-emotional, and workplace community outreAch
student leaders (grades 9 to 12), Dec. 1 to 4, from across the performance outcomes for students and adults alike. The
U.S. and abroad. The conference focused on self-reflection, following faculty and staff represented Oxbridge at the
forming allies, and building community among diverse conference: Audrey Addison, Michael D’Egidio, Rebecca
student leaders. The conference was first held in 1993. Six De Jesus, Michelle Haimowitz, Francia Lamus, Madison The Arc Receives
Oxbridge students were selected to participate in the 2020 Outlaw, Courtney Portlock and Brittany Thompson.
conference: senior Alex Goodwin-Elam, juniors Kennedy “Oxbridge’s participation in these conferences, which
Knight, Nethanya Merlain-Moffat, Nadia Faraj, Brandon focus on diversity and inclusion leadership in educational Grant For
Dorsey and sophomore Adora Girard. environments, is integral to our school’s mission,” said
“This experience offered me the opportunity to learn D’Egidio. “We strive to build a student body that reflects the
about the unique experiences of a diverse body of students, world at large and to instill within all our students a valuing Community
all with differing backgrounds,” Goodwin-Elam said. “I of differences that strengthens our community.”
discovered newfound relationships that provided me with About Oxbridge Academy
important insights into the real-life struggles of everyday Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory Inclusion Program
teenagers while also learning about how my community and high school, serving grades 9 to 12. Founded in 2011 by
I can uplift and support students from all walks of life. I’ve philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to
learned how to be a student willing to trek the extra mile to provide a challenging, dynamic education where students The Arc of Palm Beach County aims to build acceptance.
learn more about their peers and a person who is passionate learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom, That includes ensuring that every child, regardless of their
to invigorate change in their community for the betterment laboratory, art studio or athletic field, that they can apply abilities, has access to out-of-school time (OST) programs
of their neighbors.” to build a strong foundation for a successful future. The in Palm Beach County. Thanks to a continued grant from
Prime Time Palm Beach County, youth with intellectual
and developmental disabilities will have improved access
to quality afterschool and summer programs.
The grant funds The Arc’s Community Inclusion Program,
which trains, supports, and coaches 250 professionals on
how to implement skills and strategies that are beneficial
to all youth, including effective use of visuals, person-first
language, activity design and room setup.
“It is so important for our children to grow up in
environments where disabilities are seen only as differences
and each child’s capabilities are nourished,” said Kimberly
McCarten, The Arc’s president and CEO. “Our Community
Inclusion Program ensures that all youth are a part of the
fabric of this community and have the opportunity to share
their unique talents.”
The Community Inclusion Program is made possible
with support from Prime Time Palm Beach County, which
receives significant funding from the Children’s Services
Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. Prime Time has
supported The Arc for more than 15 years.
About The Arc Of Palm Beach County
The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities
CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A. by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving
the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our
ATTORNEYS AT LAW community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community
where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
About Prime Time Palm Beach County
Prime Time Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization
Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate that provides resources and supports for out-of-school time
Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations professionals to develop programs that inspire children to be
their best and allow them to thrive socially and academically.
Prime Time’s integrated model of services is one of the
strongest, most comprehensive and well-respected systems
for measuring and improving out-of-school time program
quality in the nation. To learn more about Prime Time, visit
www.primetimepbc.org.
About Children’s Services Council Of Palm Beach
County
Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County,
a special district created by Palm Beach County voters,
provides leadership, funding and research on behalf of the
county’s children so they grow up healthy, safe and strong;
www.cscpbc.org, www.everyparentpbc.org.

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