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Equity, Culture and Community Engagement

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Welcome to the Department of Equity, Culture and Community Engagement!

We are honored to support Cherry Creek Schools’ mission: to inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve and to care. We do this by:

Supporting academic success of all students

Fostering a culture of equity and inclusion

Engaging with the community to produce positive outcomes for all students

Equity work has been a part of Cherry Creek Schools for more than three decades, and we are grateful to carry on the legacy to ensure all students succeed.

Contact Us

CCSDEquity@cherrycreekschools.org

720-554-4380

CCSD In the News

New STEM Materials are Transforming Learning in Before & After School Programs

Cherry Creek’s Before & After School programs are buzzing with excitement thanks to new STEM materials funded by a Colorado Early Childhood Stimulus Grant. Staff members are thrilled to see the kids problem-solve together, create with endless possibilities, and explore new learning pathways.

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Author Kentrell Martin Inspires Heritage Elementary Students with Storytelling and American Sign Language

Author Kentrell Martin visited Heritage Elementary, captivating students with his book Shelly Goes to the Zoo. Through interactive storytelling, students learned some American Sign Language (ASL) and practiced conversing with one another. Martin’s visit highlighted the importance of cultural representation and inclusivity, fostering an appreciation for diverse abilities and identities.

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CBS4: Grandview High School students develop mini economy with Grandbrew, student store

Grandview High School has built itself into a mini economy by providing its students and staff with a place to get a drink that helps them to wake up, think, and create. And it's all served with a youthful smile.

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Sentinel: Cherry Creek educator among Colorado 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists

Amy Okimoto is one of seven finalists statewide for Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. She is the Connections Coordinator at Summit Elementary where she teaches social emotional learning and restorative practices to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Eastridge Community Elementary School Principal Bridget Contreraz named CAESP Reba Ferguson Rookie of the Year

Since working at this school, she has introduced a transformative vision of equity and excellence. Her unwavering belief that all children can meet grade-level expectations in literacy and math have become the cornerstone of her leadership. Bridget envisioned a school where every student, regardless of background, would have the skills to pursue any pathway of purpose they desired.

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Equity, Culture and Community Engagement

CCSD In the News

New STEM Materials are Transforming Learning in Before & After School Programs

Author Kentrell Martin Inspires Heritage Elementary Students with Storytelling and American Sign Language

CBS4: Grandview High School students develop mini economy with Grandbrew, student store

Sentinel: Cherry Creek educator among Colorado 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists

Eastridge Community Elementary School Principal Bridget Contreraz named CAESP Reba Ferguson Rookie of the Year