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by Jessica Heredia

Prioritizing Joy

By Jessica Heredia, director of Diversity, Equity and Culture Joy. A simple yet powerful word. Joy has become a priority for me, especially since March 2020. Joy is happiness, fulfillment.


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by Kristy Johnson

Conversations with Middle School Students

By Kristy Johnson, Head of Middle School When people hear that I have been working with middle school-aged children for 20 years, I often get the same response. “I don’t.


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by Geordie Mitchell

Sustaining Ourselves and Each Other

By Geordie Mitchell, assistant head of school for enrollment management and outreach The pandemic has introduced stresses in all of our lives that most of us could never have imagined.


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by Payton Hobbs

Leading and Living Into Our Values

By Payton Hobbs, Head of Lower School Leadership is hard, especially during a global pandemic.  The demands include multiple decisions to be made, projects managed, feedback given and received, and.


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by Gary Krahn

Sharing Media Responsibly

By Gary Krahn Ph.D., Head of School “Media literacy is not just important, it’s absolutely critical. It’s going to make the difference between whether kids are a tool of the mass media.


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by Susan Nordenger

The Presence of Dignity

By Susan Nordenger, assistant head of school for community engagement The most luxurious possession, the most valuable treasure that everyone has, is their personal dignity. —Jackie Robinson I am committed to.


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by Colleen O'Boyle

Embracing Uncertainty

By Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs In March, it will be one year since the pandemic has impacted our lives. Over the arc of this time, we.


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by Tom Trocano

Failing Forward

By Tom Trocano, head of Upper School Nobody likes to fail. I certainly don’t, but as I look back on my life, there is absolutely no doubt I have learned.


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by Kristy Johnson

Restorative Justice/Practices

By Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School Middle School is a time when children begin to explore their identity and look to find who they are. While trying on many.


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by Marsha Poh

Building Bridges in Lower School Math

By Marsha Poh, assistant head of Lower School Instilling enthusiasm in math in the early years of a child’s education is critical for their long-term journey in math education. The.


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