Cultural Humility Workshop with Dr. James Knight- April 15th, 8:30am-11:30am
Please join us for a workshop designed for Catholic school staff sponsored by the Office for Catholic Schools on April 15 from 8:30am-11:30am at St. Thomas in Tukwila. Dr. James Knight will present on cultural humility through the lens of our Catholic faith and how we can practice and cultivate cultural humility within each of our schools. Clock hours will be available.
Workshop Overview
Catholic school staff are called to lead with clarity, courage, and Christ-centered humility. This workshop invites participants to reflect on the moral and spiritual foundation of inclusive leadership, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, and guided by the call to love, justice, and unity.
We will explore:
- What it means to lead with humility and fearless faith
- How to engage in honest, healing conversations
- How to overcome fear—both personally and institutionally
- And how Catholic schools can foster belonging and dignity for all students and staff in a shifting landscape
This is not about checking boxes—it’s about forming communities where every person is seen, heard, and valued as a child of God.
Agenda
- Opening Prayer & Reflection
- Part I: The Call to Humble Leadership
- Part II: Where Do We Go Now? Reframing DEI with Faith
- Part III: Fearless Dialogue & Building Trust
- Part IV: Next Steps – A Humble Path Forward
| James Knight is an educator, coach/mentor, consultant, author, itinerant speaker/teacher, and equity and inclusion strategist. He resides in Ohio outside of Cleveland. Much of his work revolves around leading with humility and partnering with other leaders to build dynamic and inclusive communities/spaces where people collaborate, innovate, and engage in fearless dialogue.
As an equity and inclusion strategist, James works with leaders, schools, organizations, and individuals in the corporate, nonprofit, governmental and academic sector to develop frameworks rooted in humility. The primary goal of this work is to assist others in building safe environments where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves. As an author, James has written numerous books and his latest release is entitled Heart: A Journey Toward Cultural Humility. This book is a manual and guide for any leader, student, or person looking to develop greater awareness and increase their emotional and cultural intelligence. |