Belonging & Community

Our Approach

Gulliver embodies and taps into Miami’s full potential – its innovation, energy, and diversity – to create a learning environment that is globally minded, future-facing, and alive with possibility. Rooted in our school’s mission and commitment to personal touch, our team works collaboratively across all Divisions to ensure that each member of our community feels a true sense of home here. We offer a learning environment where belonging is a lived experience. Through intentional programs, shared celebrations, reflective learning opportunities and everyday interactions, we cultivate a culture where our dynamic students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Gulliver students are equipped with a complete set of tools: knowledge to make sense of the world, skills to move through it with confidence, and the character to leave it better than they found it. Through our emphasis on belonging and community, our aim is to deepen understanding, foster meaningful relationships, and cultivate the essential skills students need to lead with empathy, confidence, and integrity in our interconnected world. When students feel a strong sense of belonging, they’re empowered to excel, be their best selves, and inspire the best in others.

Our Principles and Beliefs

At Gulliver, we know that when students feel a true sense of belonging, they are more confident, engaged, and eager to learn. That’s why our work to create an inclusive and welcoming community is deeply tied to our pursuit of excellence – both in what students achieve, and who they become. We are guided by a set of core beliefs that shape how we support every student and family:

We believe in every student’s potential.
It is because of the broad range of our students’ backgrounds and life experiences that we align our teaching practices and school culture to ensure all learners have the opportunity to succeed and thrive.
We foster intercultural learning across our community.
Through intentional learning experiences, we help students, teachers, staff, and families develop the knowledge and empathy needed to engage thoughtfully in a diverse and interconnected world.

We connect the classroom to the real world.
Through interdisciplinary coursework, applied skills, and global context, our students connect the classroom to the real world in ways that are relevant. As a result, learning at Gulliver reflects the many voices and stories that make up our community and our world, helping students see themselves and others with respect and understanding.
We create opportunities for thriving students.
At Gulliver, we are dedicated to ensuring every student flourishes. We actively work to expand opportunities, enrich experiences, and elevate achievement so that each individual can fully access and benefit from everything our school has to offer.

These values are at the heart of belonging and community at our school; we embrace our vibrance, deeply value inclusivity, and remain steadfastly committed to ensuring that the full Gulliver experience is accessible to all who join our Raider family. Together, we are fostering an environment where every student and family is supported and celebrated.

We have created a multi-layer organizational structure to ensure our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in all facets of the Gulliver experience. These structures guide our current initiatives and push us to continually develop thoughtful, impactful programming.

The Board of Trustees Diversity Committee reviews and plans strategic initiatives and ensures adequate resources are provided for the work.