When I sit down to put my thoughts together for my blog, I always feel optimistic about our girls’ futures. Having said that, as I write this blog post, I look back on this week as being one of deep reflection about the importance of girls’ and women’s voices both within our walls and after they leave.
Tag: Courage
Strength of Choice
This weekend Dr. Foster and I have been attending the 2014 CAIS Annual Heads and Chairs Conference, where Heads, Chairs and Senior Leaders gathered to attend sessions based on the theme of ‘Strength of Choice.’
Mission-driven Growth and Sustainability: Innovation for the Right Reasons
Over the last few days I have been attending a course entitled The Future of Independent Schools at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Participants were afforded exposure to excellent faculty and discussion on topics such as assessment,
People are People but Passion is Power
On Friday, I was visiting Emma Willard, a girls’ boarding and day school in Troy, New York. The school is led by Trudy Hall, a remarkable Head of School and President of the National Coalition of Girls’
Learning by Doing: Lessons on the Court
On Thursday after school, I was reminded of the importance of learning by doing and just how much it forces one to think on one’s feet, adapt to situations, be patient and ensure that one keeps a positive outlook despite things not going the right way.
Inner Freedom vs. The Race Through Childhood
I have just started a new book entitled Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz, recommended by a colleague,
Courage in the Face of Newness
At Friday’s assembly, our Director of Student Life Ms Macintosh reminded us that regardless of whether we were returning staff and students or new members of the St. Clement’s community,