Corporate Values
Within the scope of “Making Dreams Come True” and holding true to our mission and vision, all employees of the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute are committed to:
- Respect for All People
We encourage and embrace a caring environment that fully supports persons of diverse backgrounds, needs and abilities. Our person-centered mission is built upon the belief that building a relationship begins with establishing faith, hope, love and trust in each other. We remain committed to making a difference in the lives the persons we serve, including our customers/students, their families, and the community-at-large.
- Integrity
We have a responsibility to the people we serve and to ourselves to conduct daily operations in a professional and ethical manner. Our steadfast commitment to maintaining an honest, fair, and confidential workplace allows us to trust one another and to hold ourselves accountable to realize our vision.
- Quality and Excellence
We are visionary leaders who take pride in professional growth by proactively developing our knowledge base and becoming experts within our field. We strive for continuous quality improvement and seek to enhance the forward-thinking culture of excellence at the Institute through creativity and innovation.
- Teamwork
We work together without departmental boundaries and as partners in support of our mission: that everyone should have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. We seek to promote an environment dedicated to cooperation, respecting diverse opinions, and open communication.