POCIS
People of Color in Independent Schools
People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS) is an organization that supports Country Day’s key value and commitment to live as an authentic and inclusive community.
POCIS embraces the active, continual process of assessing and reassessing how the community can holistically evolve to become a more inclusive community. POCIS seeks opportunities to support and strengthen our community, ensuring full participation and inclusion for everyone.
POCIS at Country Day
- Who are POCIS members?
- Why POCIS?
- Is POCIS only for people of color?
- Why is the work of POCIS important to Country Day?
- What does POCIS hope to accomplish?
Who are POCIS members?
Why POCIS?
Is POCIS only for people of color?
Why is the work of POCIS important to Country Day?
What does POCIS hope to accomplish?
“We let parents know there is support as you navigate through the different facets of independent school life. ”DR. LISA TOPPIN, POCIS MEMBER
HOw to get involved
POCIS has Parents’ Association representatives at each division of the school who can answer your questions and share how you can get involved and support advancing diversity and inclusion at Country Day.
2020–21 POCIS Representatives
Chair: Raquel Tillman | E-mail
Lower School: Jimmy Taylor | E-mail
Middle School: Angie Drakeford | E-mail
Upper School: Lea Koonce | E-mail
For questions or to request more information about POCIS, please contact the Office of Diversity Planning.