Unity + Diversity Council
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands..." Revelations 7:9
The Unity + Diversity Council at North Cobb Christian School does the important and critical work of ensuring that our school reflects God's gift of diversity for the world. As a school, we recognize that our community is much stronger as we embrace the richness found in the diversity of traditions, race, ethnicity, culture, heritage, experience and background of each individual.
The council is comprised of parents, faculty, staff, leadership, and board members. During regularly scheduled meetings, the council and subcommittees work through specific diversity goals and initiatives for our campus. Our desire is to be intentional in celebrating the differences that our Creator carefully knit together to form the family we call NCCS.
UNITY + DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the NCCS unity and diversity effort is to intentionally reflect the biblical mandate to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, boldly and courageously celebrating diversity, seeking equity, and fostering a culture of hospitality and inclusion. We strive to deepen our understanding, respect and love for others, while assessing and improving our programs and experiences, resulting in a beautifully diverse, biblically inclusive community that is enriched and unhindered as we impact the world for Christ.
2020-2021 Council Members
Co-chairs
Dee Moore
LaRonna Turnbough
Council Members
Cherry Go
Janice Gonzalez
Melissa Nelson
Carol Ribeiro
Chuck Smith
Alphonso Taylor
Jim VanKirk
Todd Clingman
Elizabeth Cossick
Unity + Diversity Council
Council Members:
From L to R | Todd Clingman, Alphonso Taylor, Janice Gonzalez, Cherry Go, Carol Ribeiro, Jim VanKirk, LaRonna Turnbough, Dee Moore.
Joined virtually | Chuck Smith, Melissa Nelson, Elizabeth Cossick
NCCS would like to extend a very special thanks to Kwanza Zimmerman, the owner of Pampered Pink Kids Spa in downtown historic Acworth, for letting us use her beautiful spa for our council meetings for 20-21. We truly appreciate their support!
Council Categories
Four categories of focus for council activities:
- Teaching + Learning | Classrooms + curriculum, academics, field trips, and learning experiences.
- Student Experience | Arts, Athletics, Student Life, clubs, retreats, events, Spring Term, Advisory Groups, etc.
- Employee Experience | Recruiting + hiring, staff development, leadership, in-service opportunities, etc.
- Parent Experience + Engagement | Parent events, PTF, seminars, career day, parent volunteers, etc.
North Cobb Christian School is an interdenominational Christian, college-preparatory day school for grades K3-12. We operate as an independent, self-governing non-profit organization. We believe that the very essence of a student’s Christian education is not only academic, but should include the integration of scripture and the application of biblical truth in every aspect of life.
- North Cobb Christian School admits students and considers employment applicants regardless of race, color, ethnic, or national origin who possess the motivation, ability, and character that would enable them to succeed in our school community to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students, faculty, and staff at our school.
- NCCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic, or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment decisions, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.