Michelle Holmes
Michelle Holmes is the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Crane Country Day School. She has been teaching in public and private institutions for 22 years. Prior to teaching, she was a teaching artist and museum educator in New York City. Michelle obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Political Science from Queens College and her Masters of Science in Museum and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. Additionally, she has completed studies in Language-Based Learning Disorders at Windward’s Teacher Institute. She has completed facilitation training with Lion's Story and National SEED Project.
Current Workshops
Community of Practice for School Belonging
This ongoing program is designed to support and strengthen the efforts of educators and advocates working to cultivate belonging in their school communities. As a community of practice, we will share stories, reflect on our work, and exchange tools and resources—all in service of fostering deeper belonging in our schools. Together, we will also acknowledge the current climate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion, and explore how institutions and organizations are navigating these evolving dynamics.