Student Leadership: What's Holding You Back?
David Pakman's Lunch & Lead
We’ve had many fascinating Lunch & Lead speakers but never one who had us lay face down on the...
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Kate Parker-Burgard
Director of the Center for Leadership

The Heroic Leadership of MLK
As an American History teacher, I’ve always been deeply interested in stories of human liberty. And it is in the quest for...
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Dr. Jason Haynes
History Chair

The Best Private School Essays
How does a student write the perfect essay? You don’t! The goal is not perfection. Being in the admissions field for more than...
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Jason Giffen
Director of Enrollment Management

Private School: Five Interview Tips
What is it like to interview at a private school? Good news: There is nothing to fear! Though the idea of being interviewed can...
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Jason Giffen
Director of Enrollment Management

Teaching Emotional Intelligence
In his groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman describes a key set of abilities and characteristics central...
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Gareth Fancher
Director of Emotional Intelligence

Student Leadership: The Power of Journaling
In the Center for Leadership (CFL) we focus on developing skills and mindsets that will serve students throughout life. Part of...
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Kate Parker-Burgard
Director of the Center for Leadership

Student Leadership: Branding Nike
How Nike Became Nike: Charlie Denson's Leadership Lessons
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Kate Parker-Burgard
Director of the Center for Leadership

Simple Joys: What I Love Most About the Holidays
Surprisingly, in the busyness that is fall, I found a moment of organization this past weekend. I’ll be hosting Thanksgiving...
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Julia Gabriele
Associate Head of School & Chief Financial Officer


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