Director of Equity and Inclusivity
Mr. Gonzalez cultivates a culture of belonging and works to make sure everyone at Graland feels welcome and included. He also educates our community (students, faculty, staff, and parents) about issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Joined Graland In
2017
Favorite Interaction With Students
Building connections with students outside of the classroom especially on trips.
Why I Work at Graland
Most Inspiring Graland Program
I look forward to Community Day because it's a great time to pause and get to know members of our community on a deeper level through storytelling.
Why I Work at Graland
I admire the School's commitment to never staying complacent and to always pushing ourselves to grow so that we can best meet the needs of students and our community.
Favorite Graland Moment
My favorite moment so far has been leading the Diversity & Equity Cohort for my colleagues because we push each other's thinking and, more importantly, our growth as educators.
Graland Trip I Love
The Bike Hike is a great way to truly experience the joy of Lower School while adding an element of adventure, collaboration, and problem solving.
Professional Passion
Learning and practicing how to build meaningful relationships, especially across lines of difference, is my professional passion. I love learning about vulnerability, storytelling, and building connections.
Lifelong Learner
I listen to many audiobooks and podcasts, and I collaborate with diversity practitioners nationwide. When possible, I attend conferences because there is nothing like collaborating in person.
Fun Fact
During college, I was an equipment manager for the Northwestern University football team.
Fun Fact
During college, I was an equipment manager for the Northwestern University football team.
Life Goal
Go sky diving.
Outside Graland I’m...
Reading to my daughters and trying new restaurants.
Other Than Graland, I Support
CIRCLE/STAMP, Breakthrough Collaborative
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Favorite Childhood Memory
Driving to Houston, TX and Mexico every summer to visit family.
Education
Bachelor's in English from Northwestern University
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
