Amid ongoing federal pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, Darnell Thigpen Williams is stepping into Belmont Schools’ new role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being director, bringing a lifetime of education experience with him.
Superintendent Jill Geiser has called his hiring an important investment for the district.
Raised in Chicago, Illinois, and with a long career in Massachusetts, Williams is “a transformative leader in education, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum writer, professional development director, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor,” according to the Belmont Schools website…