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Springs School's Diversity Institute Breaks Down Barriers

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Springs School students led the Diversity Institute program at the school on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Springs School students led the Diversity Institute program at the school on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Springs School sixth grader Marcos Munoz takes part in an exercise at the Springs School's Diversity institute on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Springs School sixth grader Marcos Munoz takes part in an exercise at the Springs School's Diversity institute on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. and East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc listen to a presentation at the Springs School Diversity Institute on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. and East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc listen to a presentation at the Springs School Diversity Institute on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Phyllis Italiano introduces herself at the Springs School's Diversity Institute program on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Phyllis Italiano introduces herself at the Springs School's Diversity Institute program on Friday. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jan 28, 2020
Attendees of the Spring School’s third annual Diversity Institute on Friday were given random table assignments and escorted to their seats in the school gymnasium by student volunteers. Once seated,... more

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