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Student Leadership at St. Luke’s
One of the highlights of my job is teaching students the skills to become exceptional leaders....
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Kate Parker-Burgard
Director of the Center for Leadership

Faith & Facts: Leading Through a Time of Crisis
You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to...
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Mark Davis
Head of School Emeritus

Hope And Courage Are Real: Celebrating MLK
Before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I always read at least some of King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. I often find...
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Liz Perry
Head of Upper School

Teachers: First Responders to World Events
“For some reason, when I was watching what was happening, it really hit me. Democracy is an experiment. We have the power to...
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Mark Davis
Head of School Emeritus

Building a Community Around Books
“I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.”
—J.K. Rowling
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Amber Berry
Head of Middle School

Understanding Free Speech with Nadine Strossen
What is protected speech? Should there be limits on free speech? Who should make decisions about what kind of speech is allowed...
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Beth Yavenditti
Director of Global Education

State of the School 2020: Brought to You By Empowered Students
The State of the School 2020 broadcast recording.
“Our students need to be empowered. As they move through school, with the...
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Mark Davis
Head of School Emeritus

Honoring Our Veterans and a St. Luke's Tradition
In a typical school year, we recognize Veterans Day in a special way.
Among other activities, we host Grandparents Day (for 5th
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Mark Davis
Head of School Emeritus


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