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Office of Equity and Diversity

Welcome to Poudre School District!

Our commitment to "Educate...Every Child, Every Day" includes understanding diversity that we, our children, our staff, and our families bring to schools, athletic teams, extra-curricular clubs/activities, as well as to the Fort Collins, LaPorte, Timnath, Wellington, and Red Feather communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to us all, and we are here to support the community, district, and individuals within our system. See the Equity and Diversity process map for details.

Please contact me if you have interest in any of the following:

  • Professional development opportunities for staff
  • Support for diverse student leadership groups
  • Support for diverse community members, groups, and events
  • Culturally relevant curriculum, assessment, instructional stratgies, materials, and tasks
  • Culturally responsive and inclusive school and community engagement practices
  • Individual concerns and support regarding equity and diversity in Poudre School District community

María L. Gabriel, Ph.D.-Equity and Diversity Coordinator

OFFICE ADDRESS: 2407 W. LaPorte, Fort Collins, CO 80521

PHONE: (970) 490-3098

EMAIL: mgabriel@psdschools.org

Meet Poudre's Equity and Diversity Coordinator

2438 Dr. Maria L. Gabriel, Equity and Diversity Coordinator Dr. María L. Gabriel has been a PK-12 educator for 16 years in Colorado working as a bilingual school secretary, a Hispanic Youth Advocate, and an Equity and Diversity Coordinator. Dr. Gabriel has been a board member for the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) since 2008, and is currently the Vice-President of the Colorado NAME chapter. She graduated from Colorado State University in December 2011 with her PhD in Educational leadership, renewal, and change. Her research focus includes Hispanic and Latina/o student achievement, culturally responsive educational leadership, and educational equity. She has presented at local, national and international conferences on these topics. She is married and has two elementary age daughters whom she loves to spend time with. Her hobbies include running, scrapbooking, and reading.