A Note from our Executive Director
Dear friend,
I recently attended the Stanford Nonprofit Management Institute. The whole conference was stimulating, but what stuck with me the most was the session on Creating a Culture of Compassion and Belonging.
This is so important not only in the workplace, but in our work with children and families. When our students and our families feel a sense of safety, when they feel that their insight, their experiences and their input matter, when they feel seen and valued for who they are, they can take risks, they can grow, that can flourish.
IVYP strives to create a culture of compassion and belonging for our employees, our families and our students. It’s this culture that is the “secret sauce” to our relationships. I wish for a world where every child and every family experiences a sense of belonging in their school and their community. I invite you to join me in creating that environment here on the Central Coast.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
