Category Archives: Thoughts from the Head of School
Anticipating the IB Diploma Program
As we near the end of February – months since my last entry (I note with chagrin…) – we are waiting impatiently to receive our official authorization to open as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School next fall. This is … Continue reading
A Tribute to the Emerson Family
When I was a student at SPH and then SBS, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson (the “E’s) ran the school together. They were wonderful, and many of us stayed in touch with them until they died some years ago. When I … Continue reading
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A Nice Surprise at the End of A Busy Week (and Weekend)
Last weekend we ended an intense week of Admissions Open House, Board of Trustees meetings and Family Weekend. It was all wonderful, but the pace of the week was fast and furious. I went to sleep very early on Saturday … Continue reading
Early Impressions of the Year
We’re at the end of our third full week of classes, and it feels – in good ways – as if we’ve been here for months. I thought I’d fill this entry with quick snapshots of some the moments we’ve … Continue reading
The New School Year
It’s hard to believe that we just opened the year and that I am embarking on my second year as head of school. Of course, I know so much more this year! And that includes people — it feels good … Continue reading
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