At Surabaya Intercultural School, we celebrate our diversity and aim to set norms of acceptance and open-mindedness so that everyone in our community feels heard, respected, and valued for who they are. All students, families, and staff feel that they belong regardless of identity, age, gender, socioeconomic status, family structure, talents, national origin, race, ethnicity, language, birthplace, ancestry, culture, religion, or abilities. We strive to treat others fairly and are proactive in our efforts to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice policies and procedures. Our students are empowered to be anti-discrimination leaders who advocate for themselves and others to create inclusive communities.

Di Surabaya Intercultural School, kami bangga akan keberagaman dan kami bertekad untuk mengembangkan nilai-nilai seperti saling menerima dan keterbukaan pikiran sehingga setiap anggota komunitas kami merasa didengarkan, dihormati, dan dihargai dengan apa adanya. Kami harapkan semua siswa, keluarga, dan staf merasa bahwa mereka adalah bagian penting dari SIS tanpa memandang identitas, usia, jenis kelamin, status sosial ekonomi, struktur keluarga, bakat, kewarganegaraan, ras, etnis, bahasa, tempat lahir, keturunan, budaya, agama, atau kemampuan fisik. Kami berusaha untuk memperlakukan setiap orang dengan adil dan proaktif dalam upaya kami untuk mempromosikan kebijakan dan prosedur yang menjunjung Keanekaragaman, Kesetaraan, Inklusi, dan Keadilan. Siswa SIS diberdayakan untuk menjadi seorang pemimpin dalam usaha melawan diskriminasi dan dapat membela diri sendiri maupun orang lain untuk menciptakan komunitas yang inklusif.

Committee Members:

Allie Baldwin
Allie has been at SIS since 2019 as a secondary science teacher. She has been on the DEIJ committee since its beginning and is currently the lead facilitator for the committee. 

 

Pipit Andriani
Pipit has been at SIS since 2013 as a Secondary Bahasa, International Relations and Debate Teacher. She is excited to contribute to the important changes that need to be made in SIS regarding DEIJ.

Febriani Pratiwi
Is the Business Manager at SIS since 2014 and has been involved in policy review for the SIS Community. Currently a member of DEIJ Committee to support the mission where everyone feels heard, respected and valued.

Dwi Wahjuningsih
Dwi has been at SIS since 1994 as a teacher assistant for EC, First Grade, Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade. She has been a teacher assistant representative in reviewing the Mission Statement and has been serving in the Sunshine Committee for many years. She has been on the DEIJ committee since its beginning and is looking forward to seeing the beneficial impacts on SIS family and community.

Yaśodā Deva 
Yaśodā joined SIS in 2022 as a Learning Specialist. As a long time ally of people with disabilities, a special education teacher, and a woman of color, she is eager to help the DEIJ Committee have an impactful presence at SIS and in Surabaya.

Lolita Mattos
Lolita has been at SIS since 2015 as a secondary mathematics teacher and HOD.  She has been on the DEIJ committee since its beginning and is looking forward to seeing it to its fruition.

Jeni Parker
Jeni has been at SIS since 2019 as a first grade teacher. She has been on the DEIJ committee since its beginning and is happy to be supporting safe and welcoming learning environments for all.

Okeefe Charles
Okeefe Charles is a Computer Science and IT teacher at SIS since 2020. He is also a member of the DEIJ committee, where he brings his unique perspective to contribute to the group’s efforts. Okeefe is excited to be part of the committee and looks forward to working with his colleagues towards a more inclusive and just community.

Grade 6 parent

Good communication and positive thinking is fostered.

Grade 6 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:53:51+07:00

Grade 6 Parent

Good communication and positive thinking is fostered.

Grade 5 parent

The school fosters independence.  They can share their thoughts bravely.  They have global insight.

Grade 5 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:54:13+07:00

Grade 5 Parent

The school fosters independence.  They can share their thoughts bravely.  They have global insight.

EC1 Parent

Plenty of great activities and a great facility.  Class Dojo is a great means of communication and keeps me updated on my child’s activities.  The teachers are friendly and approachable.

EC 1 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:54:49+07:00

EC 1 Parent

Plenty of great activities and a great facility.  Class Dojo is a great means of communication and keeps me updated on my child’s activities.  The teachers are friendly and approachable.

EC 2 Parent

Students develop strong friendships and learn to cooperate.

EC 2 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:55:26+07:00

EC 2 Parent

Students develop strong friendships and learn to cooperate.

Grade 12

Teachers treat the students with respect and yet challenge them to do their best.  They support them to try new things and make them feel the sky's the limit.  

Grade 12 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
5.0
2017-11-17T11:47:09+07:00

Grade 12 Parent

Teachers treat the students with respect and yet challenge them to do their best.  They support them to try new things and make them feel the sky’s the limit.  

Grade 6

The students can learn many subjects and learn to be independent.

Grade 6 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:50:43+07:00

Grade 6 Parent

The students can learn many subjects and learn to be independent.

Grade 12

It’s important to me that the school is WASC accredited.

Grade 12 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:51:16+07:00

Grade 12 Parent

It’s important to me that the school is WASC accredited.

Grade 4 and KG

I really appreciate my children getting to experience other cultures.

Kindergarten and Grade 4 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:53:00+07:00

Kindergarten and Grade 4 Parent

I really appreciate my children getting to experience other cultures.

EC 4 Parent

Play and Exploration are incorporated in the Early Childhood program.

EC 4 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:53:26+07:00

EC 4 Parent

Play and Exploration are incorporated in the Early Childhood program.

Grade 12

I have seen a real transformation in my child and I owe this to the caring environment and to the numerous opportunities provided by SIS.

Grade 12 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-11-17T11:45:41+07:00

Grade 12 Parent

I have seen a real transformation in my child and I owe this to the caring environment and to the numerous opportunities provided by SIS.

Grade 4 Parent

I appreciate the diversity of the students and teachers.

Grade 4 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
2017-03-13T11:54:16+07:00

Grade 4 Parent

I appreciate the diversity of the students and teachers.

Grade 4 Parent

I appreciate the honesty and professionalism of my child’s teachers.

Grade 4 Parent

Surabaya Intercultural School
5.0
2017-03-13T11:54:16+07:00

Grade 4 Parent

I appreciate the honesty and professionalism of my child’s teachers.
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