After attending a Math class about vectors and a Business Leadership class in which the girls were determining their values for the year, I was reminded of our girlsâ important role in their learning experiences.
Tag: Leadership
A Tribute to Sarah Gleeson
This past Friday, our School celebrated the career of Sarah Gleeson, our Head of Junior School, who is retiring at the end of the year after 32 years of service.
Listening Leverages the Power of Voice
Over the break I read a wonderful book entitled Originals: How Non-conformists Move the World by Adam Grant. Grant is a professor at the Wharton School of Business,
Wise Words from Women for our Girls and Daughters
Last week I was very fortunate to attend the National Coalition of Girlsâ Schools (NCGS) first-ever Global Forum. NCGS is the leading advocate for girlsâ schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals,
The Presence and Impact of Power
On Tuesday morning, St. Clementâs School welcomed Dr. David Suzuki, renowned scientist and environmentalist, to speak to our students from Grades 1-12. We were thrilled to have him with us and greatly appreciated his messages about the importance of water,
Daring Greatly and Other Wisdom from Brené Brown
On Monday evening, I hosted the first of two Principalâs Book Clubs, where I discussed Daring Greatly by BrenĂ© Brown with parents and staff. It was suggested that I share some ânuggetsâ from the evening in the hope that it might encourage others to read the book,
The Strength of Community Leadership
Women and Philanthropy
St. Clementâs School is in our third year of a strategic plan with a number of priorities on the horizon. Coupled with goals focused on a balanced and inspiring program and local and global partnerships,
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.’
Cookies for Change!
A yummy, freshly baked cookie was a symbol of change for the Middle School girls as they took part in an empowering new leadership initiative last spring. With the support of the Annual Fund,