Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
“We are aspiring to excellence rather than perfection. When I think of perfection, I think of something that I can cross off a list upon completion. Excellence, on the other hand, is a higher-calling invitation to reflect and do better, reflect and do better, reflect and do better. The call to excellence is an iterative pursuit. We will never be excellent enough. For me, the constant striving towards the goal of excellence is both its frustration and its joy.
With our DEIB document, we are committing to action as well as declaring our beliefs.”
— Head of School Abby Hall Choi
Come with Us.
What does it mean to be a community of learners?
Mustard Seed School is a diverse and inclusive Christian community where students, staff, and families of every race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, faith tradition, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability are affirmed and welcomed.
Come help us grow a community of radical hospitality and dignity.
We believe
1. We believe that every member of our community is a beloved child of God, uniquely designed, and unconditionally loved.
2. We believe that God’s redemptive work in Christ is central to our being and informs our doing.
3. We believe that all actions of discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, faith tradition, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability are in direct conflict with our school’s mission and the Gospel of Christ. We stand against such acts.
4. We believe in removing barriers in order to create safety and belonging for every person of every identity.
5. We believe that disagreement can strengthen and deepen community when we engage with one another in trust and love.
We commit
6. We commit to being a community of welcome where families of every composition, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, faith tradition, sexual orientation, and gender expression feel they belong and together care for God’s world.
Click here to view Mustard Seed’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) statement.
