Deeper Learning
Recently I tweeted Lydia Dobyns’s candid blog post entitled “A ’21st Century’ Education Is SO Last Century.” Like a breath of fresh air, she challenges the educational community to look to companies...
View ArticleWhat’s Scary About Bath Salts
“…what’s scary about bath salts is how the drug seems to have appeared out of nowhere, and how fast it’s taking hold.” - Forbes.com Saturday, I hosted our annual Fathers & Friends breakfast....
View ArticleMore Reasons Why…I Love My Job
Something good happens just about every day (bad too, but I like seeing that glass half full). Last week, I had several reminders of my exceptionally good fortune – personally and professionally (in my...
View ArticleCommencement 2013
Today, this room and our hearts are filled — overflowing — with a mix of powerful emotions. We feel joyful about your accomplishments and the new journeys that await. But we’re also heartbroken that...
View ArticleCome Walk With Me
Last week I wrote “Kindness without action is useless…” On October 6, 2013 we all have another chance to put our kind thoughts into action. St. Luke’s Student Service Board has organized the “One Step...
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State of the School 2013
Four hundred and ten St. Luke’s parents, faculty and staff gathered on the Hilltop for the 12th annual State of the School (highest attendance in the past seven years!). Every year, I think: This just...
View ArticleState of the School 2013 – Presentations
As promised, in case you were unable to join us on October 10, here are two links to the entire State of the School presentation—Part 1 includes the presentation of the 2013 Edward B. Blakely Award, a...
View ArticleAbove & Beyond Defined
Listen to the stories emerging from St. Luke’s, and you will soon hear the phrase Above & Beyond. We began using it years ago, after research showed our parents regularly employed these words, or...
View ArticleAlways Changing, Always St. Luke’s
I sent the following to all families (via eblast) August 13, 2014… During last year’s Senior Awards Ceremony, Class President Ben Decatur commented on the ever-changing nature of St. Luke’s. He...
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State of the School 2014
Once again, St. Luke’s parents did not disappoint. Close to 400 of you came to participate in our annual State of the School. You socialized with friends old and new, celebrated our wonderful...
View ArticleFeeling Alive: Blues Band
Welcome back to the Hilltop. Today’s post was written on November 21, 2014, minutes after watching the Blues Band perform. I held onto this because I knew a video (below) of the concert was on its...
View ArticleBuilding & Breathing
“I can’t breathe.” I cannot get Eric Garner’s dying words out of my head. As everyone knows, those three words have become a symbol of the struggle to make sense of Mr. Garner’s death. In the...
View ArticleNewtown Follow Up: All-School Assembly
Below is yesterday’s follow-up regarding Newtown and plans for talking with students… Dear St. Luke’s Families, As we all prepare for our return to school tomorrow, we are feeling our way through many...
View ArticleWhy Teachers are More Important Than Ever
Just a quick addition to my Newtown posts. Read this excellent blog as a reminder why teachers are more important than ever.
View ArticleSt. Luke’s Holiday Video 2012
After a painful week, we are pleased to share some of the beauty found here on the Hilltop. We wish each of you all the warmth and joy of the holiday season. May peace and love prevail. St. Luke’s...
View ArticleDeeper Learning
Recently I tweeted Lydia Dobyns’s candid blog post entitled “A ’21st Century’ Education Is SO Last Century.” Like a breath of fresh air, she challenges the educational community to look to companies...
View ArticleWhat’s Scary About Bath Salts
“…what’s scary about bath salts is how the drug seems to have appeared out of nowhere, and how fast it’s taking hold.” - Forbes.com Saturday, I hosted our annual Fathers & Friends breakfast....
View ArticleWelcome Back to the Hilltop
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ― T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding” There it is again. That...
View ArticleColleges Are Not Fads
Throughout the year, Sonia Bell writes letters to the new senior class. As Director of College Counseling, she shares bits of wisdom and her highly grounded view of college admissions. Sonia...
View ArticleJoy Is Contagious
Every once in awhile, one crosses paths with a stranger and something almost magical happens. A deep human connection occurs. The encounter changes you. It leaves an impression on your heart. Last...
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