Mosaic

Stronger together.

Mosaic (Multicultural Family Network) is a parent group committed to building community. Mosaic exists to enhance the understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity throughout Minnehaha Academy and to serve as a bridge between parents, administrators, and faculty on diversity issues. All Minnehaha Academy families are welcome to join this group. Mosaic's vision is to honor God and His diverse Kingdom by sharing our stories and creating spaces for hope, justice, and unity to transform the world.

About Mosaic

Vision

Honor God and His diverse Kingdom by sharing our stories and creating spaces for hope, justice, and unity to transform the world.

Goals

• Encourage students in the exploration of individual heritage to develop a positive racial identity
• Develop opportunities for families to better understand the heritage of others, and increase their compassion, respect and knowledge of other cultures
• Encourage civil discourse that leads to growth in cultural competency and the development of a global perspective
• Create a model for success for multicultural students by maximizing their personal and academic experience
• Support Minnehaha’s leadership, faculty and staff on diversity issues

Values

• Unity not uniformity
• An inclusive environment where every student feels valued
• The unique cultural perspective each student brings to the classroom
• The development of the talents and gifts of the students at Minnehaha Academy
• Students who are prepared to lead and serve the global community

Biblical Foundation

• "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
• Genesis 1:27, Ephesians 2:14, Luke 10: 25-37, Mark 12:31, Amos 5:1-7, Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 25:31-45