Blog Posts

From the Desk of Nola-rae Cronan

If you’re feeling like the role of Head of School has become more complex, more demanding, and more layered than ever before, you’re not alone. This work is rewarding, fulfilling, even invigorating, and yet, over my four years as Head of School, I’ve heard many others discuss how challenging and complicated Headship has become–especially post-COVID. Inspired by Al Adams’ article  31 Windows ,

December 12, 2024 Read more

From the Desk of Percy Abram

Throughout the fall, school leaders have been planning ways to address this presidential election, the impact of the national political discussion on our communities, and what the results portend for social dynamics, civil discourse, and student mental health on campus this year. Depending on where you live, political ads on television, radio, and other media sources are ubiquitous. While the mael

November 4, 2024 Read more

From the Desk of Ann Klotz

“Salutations are greetings; it’s my fancy way of saying hello.” ~ Charlotte to Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White As the new school year begins, we are all full of greetings. We greet new members of the faculty and staff, new and returning families; we stand at the front door or at car circle and greet children. The beginning of the school year is full of optimism and possibility. &nbsp