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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

DPS Equity Statement

Decatur Public Schools is committed to fostering equity, excellence, and the holistic development of students, while also recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds of our staff and stakeholders. We strongly believe in and are committed to fostering diversity, inclusiveness, as well as a wide range of perspectives and experiences within Decatur Public Schools District 61.

Rep Your Culture

Resolution on Racism Update

RoR_Update_2824 (PDF)

Advocacy Requests

In his role as DPS Assistant Superintendent of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Mr. Jeff Dase also serves as a Stakeholder Advocate for students, staff, parents, the community, and more. To share an Advocacy Request, email or text Mr. Dase with the following information:

  • Name
  • Contact information, including email and/or phone number
  • Brief description of your Advocacy Request

You will be contacted in return within 48 hours of submitting your request. Email or text your request to:

Ms. Monica Wilks
Director of Human Resources
mwilks@dps61.org
217-362-3030


Commitment to Equity

Meet the Team

ALICIA ALVES

Titles: SPEC ED CROSS CATEGORICAL
Email:

ELIZABETH BROOKS

Titles: SOCIAL WORKER
Email:

JACI CECIL

Titles: GRADE 6
Email:

JACKALYN CREASON

Titles: MS SOCIAL STUDIES
Email:

JACQUELINE FAULKNER

Titles: GRADE 6
Email:

TENIA JONES-RAY

Titles: SPEC EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Email:

RONALD LYBARGER

Titles: READING
Email:

TRYIS MCPIKE

Titles: HS COUNSELOR
Email:

MEGAN MEYRICK

Titles: SCHOOL/FAMILY LIAISON
Email:

AMANDA SEIDER

Titles: HS SOC STUDIES
Email:

THURSTON WIGGINS

Titles: STUDENT INTERVENTIONIST
Email:

PHILIP WORTHEY

Titles: SECRETARY TO PRINCIPAL
Email: