diversity, equity and inclusion at echo hill outdoor school

Echo Hill Outdoor School supports an environment that values the dignity and worth of all individuals.  We seek to educate our community to navigate and embrace differences with respect to all people.  We strive to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of diversity that includes, but is not limited to age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, gender identity, nationality, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.

INCLUSION

 We are committed to Echo Hill Outdoor School’s place as a “safe space” by cultivating a culture of respect and inclusion for staff, program participants, and members of the EHOS community within our campus, our programs, and our work environment.

DIVERSITY & ACCESS

 EHOS celebrates and values the diversity of staff and program participants. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified and talented employees from diverse backgrounds, and to providing fair and inclusive access to our facilities, programs, resources, and services.

EQUITY & EDUCATION

 EHOS creates a climate of equity and growth in annual professional training and development for staff. Our focus is on empowering the individual and developing empathy and respect for ourselves, for others and for the natural environment. We recognize how differences shape how we experience the world and the watershed—and how we access resources and the environment.