Winchester Public Schools is committed to sustaining a safe and welcoming environment that affirms human decency.  We strive to cultivate a respectful and supportive culture designed to strengthen engagement and collaboration across our schools and community.

The Office of Equity and Family Empowerment provides leadership, guidance, and support to ensure that all students, staff, families, and community members have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.  Our dedication to access and opportunity is anchored in our educational philosophy of "Learning for All, Whatever it Takes," which is central to our mission and essential to the success of our stakeholders. The equity and family empowerment coordinator leads efforts across departments and schools to remove barriers and create pathways for success. 

Led by Dr. Veronique N. Walker, the office includes school-based liaisons who champion division-wide initiatives to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming teaching and learning environment.

In 2015, Winchester Public Schools embarked on a strategic planning process that included redefining our course beliefs and mission. From that discussion and subsequent data analysis, it became evident that we needed to adjust and focus our work to match our beliefs. One of those areas was in relation to increasing academic and social outcomes for students of color, students with disabilities, and students with economic disadvantages.