BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL
MISSION
Buckingham Friends School honors the Light within each person, inspires scholarship and spiritual community, and instills the value of caring for others and our world.
CORE VALUES
Rooted in the beliefs and traditions of Quakers, our values as a Friends school guide us to engage members of the school community in the shared responsibility of honoring the Light within each person and fostering the growth, individual talents, and passions of every student. INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMICS We promote academic achievement within an environment of experiential learning to inspire curiosity, creativity, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, and collaboration. We strive to meet high standards, to remain agile and innovate, and respect individual approaches to thinking and learning. INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY We foster originality, honor and encourage each voice, and recognize that the development of an authentic, confident self provides the foundation for realizing personal fulfillment and success as a learner.
CARING FOR OTHERS Guided by the principles of friendship, we educate young citizens and awaken a strong local and global consciousness, a commitment to peace, and an ability to understand and contribute meaningfully and substantively to our diverse changing world.
STEWARDS OF OUR WORLD We engage community members in service work and teach the importance and responsibility of environmental sustainability. We believe it is essential to connect, collaborate, and make a positive impact on our world for present and future generations.
CONNECTED COMMUNITY We cultivate a joyful, involved, and inclusive community devoted to kindness, respect, and establishing trust and accountability. Together, we invest in the success and the well-being of each child, family, and one another.
SPIRITUALITY AND WELLNESS We embrace the quality of our spiritual community and strive to ensure the physical, social, and emotional health of each person. Our intention is to encourage self-awareness, mindfulness, confidence, empathy, and compassion. We understand that a sustained, balanced approach is vital to being a healthy and productive individual and member of society.
Approved by the Board of Trustees – December 12, 2018
2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATION
EDITOR
Michael Godshall, Clerk
Paul Lindenmaier
Katelynn Connolly
Laura Kinnel, Assistant Clerk
Head of School
Jennifer Zelesko, Secretary Lisa Pretecrum, Treasurer Olivia Brangan Andrew Garrett
Melissa Clayton
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
COPY EDITORS Michele Levy, Penelope Rowlands COVER PHOTO Lexi Logan ‘87
Anita Jensen
Doug Haigh
Chris Kerr
Director of Finance and Operations
Peter Rapaport
Katelynn Connolly
Kara Gilmore Shaw, Rachel Griffin- Snipes,
Alexis Ridge-Simek
Director of Advancement
Paul Lindenmaier, Malaine Reed, Ryan Rostine,
Robert Roop Chris Searle George Yarnall
Nancy Sandberg
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Katelynn Connolly, Laura Downs,
Stephanie Thliveris
Academic Coordinator, Secondary
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
School Placement Coordinator
Brad Wilson
Every effort was made to present the information in this edition of Seedlings as accurately as possible, If you notice any errors, omissions, or misrepresentations, please contact Katelynn Connolly at advancement@bfs.org.
