"I have experienced the work of the Consortium as both a candidate and an employer. In both respects, the Consortium distinguishes itself in its profoundly personal and exceptionally professional attention during recruitment and hiring, and especially afterward, in its countless retention efforts. Being a Consortium candidate means you become a member of a rich and talented extended family. Being a Consortium employer means you enter a club of institutions that hold themselves and are held by others to the highest standards of institutional diversity."

-- Associate Head of School

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"Sherry's connections within Delaware Valley Independent Schools helped facilitate a smooth transition to the private school setting by directing me specifically to schools that matched my both my educational and social philosophy. The friendships developed from Consortium networking and social events helped create a welcoming environment for teachers new to independent schools and the Philadelphia area."

-- Admissions & Diversity Counselor

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"I was lucky enough to meet Sherry Coleman in California at the NAIS People of Color Conference. From that early meeting, Sherry and I established a relationship that led to my introduction to the Philadelphia area. Originally from Colorado, I did not know as much about the area as I would have liked, but over the next month, Sherry's work through email and phone conversation led to my application to [my current school]. By the end of January I was named Head of Middle School. I do not think I would have known about the opportunity nor felt as comfortable applying had it not been for Sherry and the Consortium. It’s nice to know diverse candidates have an advocate in the area and Sherry is one heck of a great advocate."

-- Head of Middle School

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"The ISC has been an invaluable source of support for me in every way, even after I began working at the school with which they had linked me. This network creates a much-needed sense of community among people of color at independent schools. As a prospective candidate, the annual Diversity Career Fair is an excellent venue to meet representatives from the schools and really get a sense if they are the right fit for you. Now, as I work with the Consortium to help identify candidates for upcoming positions at my new school, I appreciate the number and variety of potential matches they have sent us. Having been on both sides of table, I encourage those who are seeking an independent school position, as well as those schools who are looking for a solid resource to find candidates, to participate with the ISC."

-- Director of Public Relations & Director of Diversity

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"Sherry Coleman and Edith Arrington gave a thought provoking presentation on “Diversity Today in Independent Schools” to our Board of Trustees Diversity Committee members. It was one of the best attended meetings that we had had all year. What I found particularly helpful, as the Director of Community Relations in my school, was the conversation and interest that it sparked after their presentation. Many of the faculty members who attended our meeting, for the first time, came up to me afterwards to offer their support for further diversity initiatives in my school".

-- Director of Community Relations