Dr. Caprice Hollins Appointed As Seattle Public Schools’ Director Of Equity And Race Relations Seattle Public School’s Superintendent Raj Manhas has appointed Dr. Caprice Hollins to fill the newly established role of Director of Equity and Race Relations for Seattle Public Schools. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, Dr. Hollins will lead and coordinate programs that develop cultural awareness, understanding, and instructional methods to eradicate institutional racism. She will also implement equity and excellence standards; and be involved in examining issues of equity and access in all aspects of the school system. “Dr. Hollins is supremely qualified to fill this key role,” said Superintendent Manhas. “She brings a wealth of experience in increasing awareness of how racism impacts programs and systems, as well as a proven ability to motivate change in individuals and in organizations. This appointment is a key step towards dismantling institutional racism across our school system, and ensuring that access and equity are considered in our decision-making process. Dr. Hollins will lead these efforts, but it will take the participation and commitment of our entire staff – and the entire community – to break down barriers and eliminate the achievement gap.” Dr. Hollins, a licensed psychologist, brings nearly 15 years experience providing a range of services to an ethnically and socio-economically diverse group of children, families and organizations; and ten years experience teaching and leading workshops at the university level. Issues of racism and its impacts on individuals and society have been key themes throughout her career. For the past four years, Dr. Hollins served as an independent contractor with the African American Academy, providing individual, family and group services to students, parents and staff. Previously, she held roles at the Atlantic Street Center, and several educational and health-oriented organizations in California. In addition, Dr. Hollins has taught courses related to multi-cultural issues at every major university in Seattle. Dr. Hollins, a graduate of Franklin High School in Seattle, holds a B.A. from Seattle University and an M.A. and Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology-L.A. Dr. Hollins was selected following a nation-wide search, and was recommended by a 12-member interview panel comprised of representatives from the NAACP, Urban League, Save Our Schools, Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), Seattle Education Association, IUOE Local I-609, Principal’s Association of Seattle Schools, the School Board and District leadership.