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We are pleased to announce that Prince Botchway has been appointed as Emma Willard School’s head of institutional equity and inclusion. With deep experience as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner in independent schools, Mr. Botchway most recently served as the dean of DEIB and associate director of admissions for the Millbrook School in Millbrook, New York. Prince will join the senior leadership team on July 1, 2024.
“I am thrilled to welcome Prince to the Emma Willard team. He is an experienced leader that brings deep knowledge and expertise in DEI that will continue to strengthen the Emma community,” said Head of School Jenny Rao. “Prince’s warmth, curiosity, and ability to create communities of belonging won us over immediately. We are lucky to have him and his family joining our school!”
A nationally certified SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) facilitator, Mr. Botchway has held leadership positions for private primary and secondary schools in Virginia and New York. During his tenure at Millbrook, Mr. Botchway led key community engagement initiatives, including the creation of affinity groups, the Dr. King Day of Service program, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) tour, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) faculty gatherings. His experience spans from physical health and health education to navigating the complex landscape of DEIB, promoting empathy, bravery, and respect among diverse individuals and communities.
Mr. Botchway received his bachelor of science degree from Averett University, a master of science from Southern New Hampshire University, and a graduate certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion from Cornell University.
“My family and I are beyond thrilled to join Emma Willard, embarking on this exciting new chapter with eager hearts and open minds,” Mr. Botchway said. “As I assume the role of head of institutional equity and inclusion, my dedication lies in cultivating an environment where every voice resonates, every perspective is acknowledged, and every individual finds a profound sense of belonging, both despite and because of their uniqueness.”
Originally from Accra, Ghana, Mr. Botchway moved to the United States at the age of eight and settled in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was there that he met his partner, Maya, and together they homeschool and raise their four children: Madeleine (age 9), Prince III (age 7), Preston (age 5), and Paxton (age 3).
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Botchway and his family to the Emma Willard community!
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