News for Collegiate School Families and Friends
Fall 2016
Log-In Section Gets New Name
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t has been called many things: The “back end” of the website, Resource Boards, the log-in site and “that place on the Collegiate School website to log in for information.” This year, to better describe the central place all parents must log in to find student- and school-centric information, Collegiate is rebranding its web-based information hub as — drum roll, please — the PawNet. The PawNet, which can be accessed from the first toolbar on Collegiate website’s home page, will still serve as your one-stop source for all things Collegiate, from arts to athletics to Lower School, Middle School and Upper School to Parents’ Association to Cougar Shop.
A Paw Guide
A quick guide to some of the new and familiar terms that denote our Collegiate programs Weekly Paws – The once-a-week electronic newsletter for parents PawNet – The online information hub for Collegiate information (private portal for current families, faculty and alums) Paw Print – Collegiate’s print newsletter for parents and grandparents delivered three times a year
Cougar-Paw-Looza – Collegiate’s annual JK-12 family picnic dinner to celebrate the new school year, sponsored by the Parents’ Association every September
Check Your Directory Info Please be sure the School has your correct contact information for emergency notifications. Visit the Collegiate website. When you’ve logged into the PawNet, click on your name in the top right corner of the page. Choose “Profile” to review your information and make updates to your email address and phone numbers. To update your child’s information, click on your child’s name in the top left corner.
From the Head of School Dear Collegiate School Community, Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! This year promises to be another exciting and memorable step in our School’s extraordinary journey. Accreditation In November, we will welcome visiting team members from two accrediting organizations, the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). We have been preparing for their visit for nearly two years. Although the accreditation process is a bit challenging, it provides a wonderful platform for independent assessment and feedback. In addition, the self-study component of the process requires us to look ahead, seeking ways to improve. As a school that enjoys a reputation for being forward-thinking, encouraging a climate of continuous improvement and making decisions in the best interest of its
students, we embrace this opportunity. In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing with you the results from this work, including the release of our key strategic initiatives for 2016-2019. I am hopeful that you will believe, as I do, that our future looks very bright. The Secret Sauce As we enter this school year, I am reminded of what our long-time friend and colleague Alex Smith shared with the Class of 2016 during his remarks at Baccalaureate. Ever the raconteur, Alex regaled our students with stories from Collegiate’s past, sharing enlightening snippets that captured so well the Cougar spirit. In summing up, he talked about what he believed to be Collegiate’s “secret sauce”… its people. I could not agree more. It is our people who came together some 100 years ago with a common goal of offering an educational environment second to none, one that would help
inspire young people to make a positive difference in their world. It is our people who have sustained us, ensuring that our school stood well the test of time, meeting the ambitious aims of those noble beginnings. It is our people who will continue to embrace our school’s unique call, honoring the great gift that we have been given and the responsibility that we all share to continue the commitment made so many years ago. With this in mind, I anticipate and look forward to a great year ahead for our JK-12th Grade Cougars, and for everyone in the Collegiate community. Sincerely,
Steve Hickman Head of School
A Note from the Parents’ Association President
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.elcome to the 2016-17 school .year at Collegiate! The .beginning of a new school year is such an exciting time. Our community comes together again in anticipation of all the activities and events ahead that will enrich our Collegiate experience and provide growth for us as individuals and as a community. The Parents’ Association has been working tirelessly this spring and summer, preparing for all of our programs and events for the coming year, and I am thrilled about what’s in store! Expect our beloved traditional events like Cougar-Paw-Looza, Cougar Holiday Express, Cougar Classic and, of course, the Village Green Fair. In addition, there will be various parent programs that we hope will provide you with valuable information on relevant topics that impact you, your students and your families. Be sure to visit the Parents’ Association webpage after signing into the PawNet (at www.collegiate-va.org) for a 2 | Paw Print
detailed calendar of parent events. As a parent or guardian of a Collegiate student, a Collegiate faculty or administration member or a Board of Trustees member, you are automatically a member of the Parents’ Association, and I encourage you to get involved. Contributing time and talents to our children’s school and making connections with those who are a part of the Collegiate community are so important to its vitality. We have an amazing and diverse membership, and I think you will find establishing relationships with one another quite gratifying. In addition to
building relationships, our efforts also involve raising funds that we give back to our school. Last year the Parents’ Association raised money which supported the fund for Campus Capital Projects, faculty professional development and appreciation, and the substance abuse prevention program. We all reap the benefits of our collective efforts. As such, I recommend you visit the Parent Volunteer page at www.collegiate-va .org/volunteer and become involved. There are a variety of options for all! Best wishes for a smooth transition back to school. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you on campus throughout the coming year!
Stella Alexander President, 2016-17 Collegiate Parents’ Association scalex18@gmail.com
Campus Conversation Staff Members Assume New Roles
Renovations Continue
Erica Coffey is now Director of Global Engagement and Inclusion. Suzanne Fleming is now Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement. Beth Kondorossy is now Director of Student Life. Patty Sinkler is now Director of Instructional Technology. Andrew Slater is now Assistant Director of Middle School Activities. J.P. Watson is now Assistant Head of School.
Over the summer, numerous projects got underway to improve campus buildings and enhance our students’ learning experience. Here’s an update:
Mooreland Campus • Renovations to McFall Hall (pictured above) have begun and the cafeteria will remain open while work is underway. This expansion of the current Middle and Upper School cafeteria and kitchen will increase the seating capacity from 300 to over 400. The serving lines, salad bar, drink stations and dish return will all be revamped in order to improve the flow through the space and efficiency of our operation. The renovation to McFall Hall, scheduled to be completed in August 2017, is made possible by the generosity of several significant donors. • Areas of Flippen Hall, Nunnally Hall and the Hershey Center for the Arts have received new carpet and fresh paint. The roof has been replaced on Hershey. • Lansing Lane and all parking lots have received fresh topcoat and striping. • Seal Athletic Center has been renovated. In addition to new the backboards installed in March, new grandstands, a new AV system and new scoreboards were installed this summer. Also, new restrooms for public use and improvements to the Training Room work and rehab space have been completed. Renovations to Seal are supported by a generous bequest. • After serving the School well for many years, Grover Jones Field has been updated, and renovations to Jim Hickey Track are scheduled to be complete by mid-September. Outdoor lighting has also been added around the perimeter of the field and track to more safely connect the campus at night.
Robins Campus • Walkway and parking lot lighting installation on the north side of the Saunders Athletic Center has been completed. • An open-air pavilion was constructed at the northwest corner of the Robins Campus, accessible via Pagebrook Drive. The pavilion will be used by various Collegiate outdoor education programs, consistent with the wishes of the generous donor.
Be a Parent Volunteer!
Volunteering at Collegiate is a great way to meet new people and to get involved in the life of our school. There are many ways to be engaged at Collegiate, including giving your time to help with campus support, fine arts, special events and each school division. Go to www.collegiate-va.org/volunteer to find out more! Questions? Contact Michele O’Brien (michelemartin77@hotmail.com). We look forward to hearing from you!
Cougar Shop Focuses on Home Dorothy said it best in The Wizard of Oz: “There’s no place like home.” Her ruby slipper wish applies to how many of us feel about Collegiate and living in Richmond. Home is the inspiration for the Cougar Shop’s focus this year as we celebrate local treasures found here on campus and in the greater Richmond region. This year, we will feature some of the same great Cougar gear you have come to expect, but we’ll also be introducing items sourced from right here in Richmond, including beautiful bags from Andover Trask, soft Turkish towels from Let’s Talk Towels, personalized keepsakes from Camelot Pewter and so much more. Each month, we will also feature items from a local artisan, providing the Collegiate community the opportunity to discover wonderful treasures made in RVA. We are excited for this upcoming school year and look forward to helping you with all of your back-to-school needs. We will be open from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday and 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Fall 2016 | 3
Campus Conversation (cont’d)
New JK-12 Faculty Trina Clemans – Director of Economic and Entreprenuership Education BA in Art History, University of Virginia; MBA in International Business, University of South Carolina. Trina began her career in advertising, working in both the U.S. and the Czech Republic. She merged her business background with the experience of a youth spent in classical ballet training to serve as producer and assistant professor in the Department of Dance & Choreography at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts. She went on to serve as an independent marketing and development consultant, with a portfolio of clients that included Spoleto Festival USA, Condé Nast, DanceUSA, The Headhunters NYC and VCUarts.
John Dau – Global Scholar in Residence BA, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University. John is the founder of the John Dau Foundation, through which he has worked since 2007 to secure funds and other support for health care needs and improvements in his native South Sudan. He also leads the South Sudan Institute and speaks frequently to audiences worldwide about his experiences as a child refugee and his journey to servant leadership. John was one of 27,000 “Lost Boys of Sudan” driven from their villages in 1987, when the northern government attacked the minority population of South Sudan. For the next five years, he led groups of displaced boys across Sudan for hundreds of miles — facing starvation, disease and violence. In addition to joining the Collegiate community, John will continue to travel to South Sudan on behalf of his foundation, with Collegiate (and Richmond) serving as his home base.
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Twenty-five Richmond-area high school seniors, including 10 Cougars, pose at the conclusion of the 39th Cochrane Summer Economic Institute, an intensive hands-on program.
Students Deliver Real-World Business Solutions During Summer Institute From June 27-July 22, 25 high school seniors from 15 schools — including 10 students from Collegiate — gathered to participate in the 39th Cochrane Summer Economic Institute, an intensive program that partners learning about the economy and entrepreneurship through a series of workshops by local business leaders and Collegiate faculty with an immersive group internship. Students worked on projects related to marketing, development, finance, product design, distribution, management, leadership, research and analytical competence. They participated in teambuilding exercises to strengthen the skills necessary for a career in today’s commercial markets. They also heard from Richmond business experts, who shared case studies and real-world lessons from their careers. Students also heard from a panel of entrepreneurs, each in different stages of building their Richmond-based small businesses. Another highlight of the program involved collaboration between teams of three to four students with seven for-profit and nonprofit partner organizations, including ChildSavers, Indivior, VCUarts, SunTrust and World Pediatric Project. The students were
tasked with delivering viable strategies for business projects currently in development. Collegiate rising seniors who participated were Claire Andress, Adam Bowes, Matthew Gelozin, Sam Hunter, Mia Jackson, Gillian Laming, Zachary Moelchert, Claire Murphy, Matty Pahren and Justin Schruijer.
Cougar Holiday Express Join us Thursday, Dec. 1 for COUGAR HOLIDAY EXPRESS! Children will enjoy shopping for family gifts at the Cub Boutique while parents pick up greenery and pre-ordered wreaths. You’ll also find special holiday food favorites like Virginia peanuts and Dove chocolates. Once you’ve loaded all of your holiday loot into your car, sit down and relax with friends and family while you listen to the sweet sounds of musical performances by Collegiate students. Please join us for this special evening to kick off the Collegiate holiday season. Stay tuned for more details in November. Please contact Vanessa D’Ambrosia (vld610@aol.com) or Angie Hutchison (angie.hutchison@verizon.net) if you have questions or would like to help.
Shopper Rewards Programs Benefit Collegiate Did you know that while you are making everyday purchases, such as groceries and school supplies, or while planning a vacation you can donate money to Collegiate at the same time? Here are several ways to benefit Collegiate while shopping.
Martin’s A+ School Program: Do you have a Martin’s Bonus Card? Martin’s gives a portion of purchases made by Martin’s Bonus Card holders to Collegiate. This program runs from October through March each year. You can register or designate Collegiate as your school as early as September by visiting customer service at your local store or by calling the A+ School Rewards Hotline at 888-448-4642. Current cardholders do not have to re-enroll. You can also register online by visiting the Martin’s website. 1. Go to richmond.martinsfoods.com/ aplus. 2. In the Customer Zone, click on “Register.” 3. Enter your Martin’s Bonus Card number (starting with 480). 4. Enter Collegiate’s school ID #23144.
iGive.com: Do you do most of your shopping online? iGive.com is a program that helps hundreds of online retailers support nonprofit organizations like Collegiate. While you are shopping online at Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, L.L. Bean or REI, you can also generate donations for Collegiate. To start earning donations for Collegiate, go to iGive.com/CollegiateSchool or download the iGive.com app to your phone or tablet and create your free account. More than 1,700 stores participate in the iGive program, including the ones listed above as well as Follett Books, Expedia.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and Kohl’s. You’ll also find special discounts just for iGive.com members. You’ll never pay more at an online store through iGive.com, and up to 26% of each purchase benefits Collegiate! Enroll today at www.iGive.com/CollegiateSchool.
Amazon Smile: Everybody shops at Amazon, right? Amazon’s charitable foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases on their site to the charitable organization of your choice.
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases on their site to Collegiate. You use the same account with smile .amazon.com as on Amazon.com, with the same shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry and account history. 1. To start, simply go to smile.amazon .com from the web browser on your computer, tablet or mobile device. 2. Search The Collegiate School, Richmond, VA (EIN 54-0528203) and choose. 3. Your Amazon account will show “Supporting Collegiate School” at the top left of the webpage when you start shopping.
By taking a couple of minutes to register through one or more of these free and easy programs, you can start raising money for Collegiate while completing your shopping needs. For more information, please contact Teresa Eastep (tgewvu89@gmail.com) or check out the School Rewards section of the Parents Page on the Collegiate website.
New Administration/Staff Erin Egan – Associate Director of Communications BAs in English and Honors, Villanova University. Erin began her career in the New York publishing industry, writing and editing for five national publications, including Woman’s Day, New York Woman and Sports Illustrated. She moved to Richmond in 2006 and spent seven years in the marketing department at VCU, collaborating on numerous award-winning print and web projects for the university and medical center. Prior to joining Collegiate, she led the comprehensive communications efforts for the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation.
Louis Fierro – Director of Data Services BA in English, University of Virginia; MBA, University of Richmond. A Richmond native, Louis began his career in Charlottesville, with LexisNexis, managing content for legal publications. While pursuing his MBA at the University of Richmond, he secured a role in data management with McKesson, a Fortune 500 health care company, and led its data projects and teams for more than five years.
Brent Miller ’98 – Director of Middle and Upper School Admission BA in History, University of Richmond; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Brent has 11 years of independent school experience. He began his career as a teacher, coach and chaplain at Fork Union Military academy, and most recently completed his seventh year as Headmaster of The Carmel School. As a Collegiate graduate, Brent is excited about returning to campus to work in the Admission Office and as an indoor and outdoor coach for the track and field program.
Kristen Williams – Vice President - Development BA in Journalism, Ohio University; MA, Georgetown University. Kristen has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of advancement and alumni relations programming. Most recently she served as Director of Volunteer Board Relations in the President’s Office at the University of Richmond. She has held senior-level positions at Northwestern University, Georgetown University, Loyola University Chicago and Norfolk Collegiate School. Fall 2016 | 5
Campus Conversation (cont’d)
The ABCs of After School Care at Collegiate Collegiate School is fortunate to offer parents a safe and nurturing after school environment for students JK-6th Grade. Each of the Quest programs has been developed specifically for the inquisitive and imaginative minds of children at various stages of development.
We Heard You
Two years after the start of the Middle School Quest program, we are making some changes that reflect what you have told us and what we have learned. After conversations with Ruth Webb, Middle School Chair of Academic Services, our plan is to more closely align our after school study hall with study strategies taught in Middle School classrooms. To that end, we have hired Kelly Fenwick, Middle School Study Skills Coordinator, who is trained in study skills and will work closely with the Middle School teachers and students to ensure that study hall time is productive and beneficial. Study hall is open to any student looking to get a jumpstart on homework, projects and test preparation. For those students who stay in Middle School Quest after study hall, we will continue to offer various activities, including basketball, gaga ball, crafts, ping pong, board games or reading in a comfy beanbag chair.
Year Two
Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten students can enroll in Kinder Quest, a program developed just for this age group and designed to ensure a seamless transition from the school day to after
school. In our second year at Kinder Quest, the teachers assigned to care for our youngest Cougars have developed lesson plans that engage the children and best utilize the space that was created just for Kinder Quest. Children can enter the world of fantasy by dressing up as a princess or fireman, perform on the stage or quietly read a book. Outside is the magical, natural playground where children can skip, hop, jump and just be a kid. At the suggestion of our Kinder Quest parents, children in Kindergarten will enjoy a snack and playtime on Fort Cougar before coming over to Kinder Quest.
The Original
Cougar Quest, the first of the after school programs at Collegiate, will continue to offer our students a snack, study hall, playtime and activities for children staying after school. We appreciate the feedback from the Parent Survey and will be implementing many of your 6 | Paw Print
suggestions, including the need for a strong, structured study hall period where homework is done and feedback is relayed to parents. Our efforts this year will be to refocus on the quality of study hall time as well as the very popular Friday activities.
A Hiatus
Activity Quest will be on hiatus at the beginning of the school year as we focus on enhancing all of our after school programs. Information will be forthcoming. (Swim lessons and swim team will continue. Look for details in future communications.) For more information about any of the Quests, please visit www.collegiate-va .org/Page/Programs/After-School or contact Christine Branin at 726.3281 or Carole Kahawajy at 740.6477.
Responsible Citizen Speaker Series Engages Community During the 2016-17 school year, our JK-12 students will enjoy unique opportunities to engage with local and national entrepreneurs, community and civic leaders, business experts and social justice advocates. These individuals will dialogue with us about various issues related to the eight pillars that comprise Collegiate’s Responsible Citizenship initiative — Global Engagement, Service Learning, Economic Literacy, Inclusion, Ethics, Civic Engagement, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship. Some speaker events will be classroomcentric, while others will take place during division-wide assemblies or special events open to parents. See the current roster of speakers to the right. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
Our fall speaker lineup includes the following: • Entrepreneurship – Thursday, Oct. 6, evening event, open to the public Rebecca Hough serves as president and CEO of Evatran, the country’s dominant player in the wireless recharging of electric vehicles (EVs), including the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt. She has been widely recognized as an outstanding entrepreneur in this technology, including being named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 30 under 30 in 2015. Hough will speak during Collegiate’s annual International Emerging Leaders Conference DesignPitch event, where Collegiate and international students share their ideas for new products that can make a positive impact on environmental challenges around the globe.
• Global Engagement – Thursday, Oct. 13, on campus with students and faculty Chief Joseph ole Tipanko, serves as cultural ambassador Maasai Chief from Kenya and the leader of MAGSA Outreach Community Development Organization in Kenya. He will spend all day with us to speak with students about traditional Maasai culture and his work to bring economic development and social equality to his community while maintaining its traditions and culture. He has been recognized by the United Nations for his efforts. Previous speaker, parenting expert and educational psychologist Dr. Michele Borba, presents What Matters in Helping Kids Succeed to an audience at Collegiate in April 2016.
2016-17 Broadway in Richmond Series Returns! Group rates for selected performances of this season’s Broadway in Richmond theater season at the Altria Theater are now available. You may sign up for as many or as few shows as you wish, and can bill the costs to your student’s account or pay by check. We have Orchestra and Grand Tier seating for each show. To sign up, please visit 2016-17 Broadway in Richmond Series Signup on the Arts section of the PawNet. The dates, times and costs for the performances are as follows:
• Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Saturday, March 11, 2017, 2 p.m. ($71) **2nd Saturday of Spring Break**
• Kinky Boots Sunday, June 4, 2017, 6:30 p.m. ($62)
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Sunday, April 30, 2017, 6:30 p.m. ($71)
Questions? Contact Kate Parthemos at kparthemos@collegiate-va.org.
BROADWAY
IN RICHMOND
• Elf The Musical Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, 1 p.m. ($67) • The Book of Mormon Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, 6:30 p.m. ($71) Fall 2016 | 7
Summer Activities Over the summer, Collegiate Upper School students (below) and faculty (right) traveled the globe and made the most of their time outside the classroom. Here’s a roundup of their exciting journeys:
Nicaragua
Costa Rica Seven students participated in a service internship with Collegiate partner program Lacrosse the Nations, an organization that teaches life skills through sports and physical education classes.
Fourteen Cougars worked with children at Los Quinchos, a home for children, on a variety of service programs and learned about the challenges facing the small, close-knit community of San Marcos.
Belize Eight students who are interested in health care careers embarked on a three-week intensive, hands-on learning experience to Belize in partnership with Duke University and Harvard University. While in Belize, the students shadowed health care professionals as they treated patients in clinics and in their homes.
Iceland Fourteen students who participated in Collegiate’s special interest club, Outdoor Collegiate, embarked on an experiential learning adventure of hiking, camping, snorkeling, caving and glacier exploring.
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Spain Families from our partner school in Sevilla, Spain, hosted 16 Collegiate students for a homestay, followed by a homestay in Cadiz. Students attended a language school, visited several cities and even learned how to surf!
From left: Xin-yi Fergusson, Lower School Chinese teacher, Linda Combs, new Lower School French teacher, and Heide Knapik, Lower School Spanish teacher, work on the 2nd Grade Spanish, French and Chinese curriculum. (Not pictured: Erin March, former Lower School French teacher)
Tyler Boyd, Upper School Latin I received a grant to redesign the Upper School Latin curriculum (Latin II-IV), modeling it on the curriculum that I designed for the Middle School nine years ago. Simply put, students will directly explore the very many ways by which the “Roman Experience” has impacted the modern Western world. We will not focus on a handful of specific authors, as is the case in most traditional curricula. Rather, we will examine the primary works of many authors, always with the goal of analyzing how these authors’ ideas impact posterity. In this treatment, our discussions will touch upon many topics: history, culture, mythology, etc. Topics will be so far-ranging that the courses should correctly be called “Classics I-IV.” One of the first things we will do in the second-year course is to explore in some depth how the Greek language has influenced both Latin and English. (After all, the Roman writer Aulus Gellius records how the Latin word “Italia” likely stems from the Greek word for “cattle” — an enduring reference to the predominance of cattle raising that early Greek settlers discovered in southern Italy!)
Heide Knapik, Lower School Spanish and Lower School Language Chair The Lower School World Language team received a summer grant to create a 2nd Grade Spanish, French and Chinese curriculum. This new addition for target language instruction will enhance the school’s vision to provide a strong and successful educational experience through a rich world language and cultural program for the students’ first year of their chosen language in the Lower School. Oral proficiency is our primary goal for all world language students at Collegiate. Having the target language program across three years in the Lower School will help students acquire basic skills necessary for increased comprehension and linguistic fluency in their chosen language of study.
Craig Ely, Middle School Science Paul Lupini and I wrote a grant to go to the NSTA STEM Forum in Denver, Colorado, in July. This was an opportunity to hear about and see some great examples of STEM/STEAM, and how we might be able to incorporate more of it in our classes. Since I teach more chemistry and physics, I chose to attend sessions that dealt more with those subjects. One session talked about making dyes from natural substances and the chemistry behind it. Very cool!! Another session focused on blending language arts with science. I don’t know how much my students will like this, but there will be some different scientific writing activities in my classes this year. Finally, I attended a great session on STEM and PBL. Now I have some interesting ideas swirling in my head for possible projects this year!!
Samantha Slater, Upper School English This summer my journeys took me to Bard College in Annandale-on-theHudson, New York, where I attended the Institute for Writing and Thinking. The five-day workshop provided the opportunity to reflect on the way I teach writing and also introduced me to IWT’s basic writing practices. I worked with teachers from all around the world writing, exchanging ideas and responding to their work. Through this collaborative experience, I became more aware of the composing process and the students’ struggles to acquire the ability to produce expressive and well-developed writing. It was a wonderful opportunity that I am thankful for and excited about as I look forward to incorporating the practices into my own classroom. Fall 2016 | 9
International Travel Opportunities The following trips are being offered this year to 7th-12th Graders. More information will be available during Parents’ Night. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 1. For more information, contact Erica Coffey, Director of Global Engagement and Inclusion, at ecoffey@collegiate-va.org. Financial assistance is available through application. Trip information is subject to change.
November – India
March – China
Student Leadership Conference Dates: Nov. 17-26 (approximate) Cost: $2,600 Open to: Full
International Emerging Leaders: Asia Dates: March 18-25 (approximate) Cost: $750 (balance subsidized by Powell Economic Education Foundation) Open to: Full
January – Morocco Senior French Visit to Partner School in Casablanca Dates: January (to be determined) Cost: $2,300 Open to: Senior French students
February – Mexico International Youth Symposium (with Partner School Carol Baur) International Emerging Leaders: Americas Dates: Feb. 16-22 (approximate) Cost: $750 Open to: Full
May – Costa Rica Senior Project with Lacrosse the Nations Dates: May 30-June 5 (approximate) Cost: $2,300 Open to: Seniors (preference given to student athletes in any sport and first-come, first-served)
June – Nicaragua Global Service Learning Dates: June 11-19 Cost: $2,700 Open to: Rising Seniors (12 student limit)
February – Italy Model UN at Partner School in Venice Dates: March 5-13 (approximate) Cost: $1,700 Open to: All students (Model UN students given preference)
March – France Language and Cultural Immersion Dates: March 3-11 Cost: $2,200 Open to: All 8th Grade French language students
March – Spain Language and Cultural Immersion Dates: March 3-11 Cost: $2,600 Open to: All 7th and 8th Grade Spanish language students Collegiate students arrive in Venice, Italy, in 2016. 10 | Paw Print
June – Costa Rica
Conservation Ecology – ½ science credit Dates: June 12-30 (approximate) Cost: $3,600 Open to: Rising 10th-12th Graders
June – China Service and Culture Dates: June 19-30 Cost: $3,800 Open to: Rising 10th-12th Graders (preference given to Chinese language students)
July – South Africa Student Leadership Conference at Partner School Dates: Early-mid July Cost: $2,600 Open to: Rising 11th and 12th Graders through brief application (six student limit)
This Summer on Campus: Summer Quest
Our Summer Quest program again enjoyed record enrollment, with more than 1,300 campers participating in 170 camps, classes and enrichment courses.
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From the Upper School
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departed just as the sun was rising in the big East Texas sky. My car was filled to the brim with my most important possessions that couldn’t be entrusted to the moving company, including notes I saved from students over the years and my favorite Collegiate tie. Before leaving Houston, I had created a bucket list: Visit Lockhart for Texas’ best BBQ. Check. Take a trip to Fredericksburg (Texas has one as well) to explore the National Museum of the Pacific War. Check. Visit the three Presidential Libraries housed in Texas. Well, I made it to two. The list was long on historical sites and food, two of my passions. Driving solo, I passed through historic Meridian, Mississippi, my first possible stopping place. I was feeling great so I pressed on to Chattanooga. Once there, I still felt fine and left Missionary Ridge in the rearview mirror. I then told my concerned wife that I just wanted to get to the Commonwealth and would call
it quits in Bristol. Yet when I saw the “Welcome to Virginia” sign, I was still wide awake (thanks, Mountain Dew!) and set my sights on Richmond. I was eager to see my family and get started at Collegiate. I pulled in at 2:30 a.m. (By the way, I would not recommend anyone do this. As my wife bluntly told me, “That was stupid!”) Driving by yourself for 21 hours gives you plenty of time to think. I contemplated what I wanted to accomplish at Collegiate in the next three weeks, three months and three years. For example, I want to get to know the students and faculty, understand how the school has changed in the five years I have been away, begin implementing the strategic plan, etc. In today’s technology-filled world, there is rarely this kind of time to truly reflect and think without interruptions. The unintended consequence of my lengthy journey back home was a clearly defined purpose and set of goals.
To my Upper School students: A new year is upon us and now is the time for you to create your high school bucket list. Perhaps you have always wanted a chance to perform in Oates Theater, to see if you can revive your summer swim team success in the Aquatics Center or to learn computer programming. Add them all to your bucket list. You can let high school happen to you — come to class, take tests, do homework, go to practice and check the boxes — and, yes, we’ll award you a diploma. But, if you want true rewards and purpose, you should set goals and make your high school experience work for you. I am excited to be back and to discover what is on your bucket list.
Parents’ Association Fall Meeting: On Wednesday, Oct. 19, all parents are invited to hear Head of School Steve Hickman and Board of Trustees Chair John O’Neill share the School’s strategic initiatives. Parents will also see a presentation on
Envision Richmond, the 8th Grade capstone project, as well as other teacher demonstrations. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sharp Academic Commons.
Patrick Loach Upper School Head
US Parents’ Events US Parents’ Night: Spend the evening meeting your child’s teachers and learn about his or her classes. Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6:40-9:10 p.m.
Parent Education Program: Navigating the Upper School: On Monday, Sept. 26, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Craigie Board Room of the Sharp Academic Commons, all 9th and 10th Grade parents are invited to an informative meeting about what to expect in the Upper School.
Mornings with Mr. Loach: All US parents are invited to get to know our new Head of Upper School Patrick Loach and join a roundtable discussion on various topics on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8:15 a.m. and on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 8:15 a.m. in the Craigie Board Room of the Sharp Academic Commons. Coffee will be provided.
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College Counseling New Upper School Faculty/Staff Office Parent Events Sarah Baker – Assistant Upper School Head College Counseling: The Senior Process for Parents Thursday, Sept. 1 • 8:30 a.m. Craigie Board Room College Counseling: The Junior Process for Parents Thursday, Sept. 8 • 8:30 a.m. Craigie Board Room 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Friday, Oct. 21 • 8:30 a.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Monday, Oct. 24 • 7 p.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Wednesday, Oct. 26 • 8:30 a.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Wednesday, Nov. 2 • 8:30 a.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Monday, Nov. 7 • 8:30 a.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. 10th Grade Parent Q&A Series Wednesday, Nov. 9 • 8:30 a.m. College Office Online reservations required. Link will come from College Counseling. NCAA Recruiting Night Tuesday, Nov. 15 • 7 p.m. Craigie Boardroom and Estes Student Center Café 11th and 12th Grade Parents Financial Aid Information (joint program with Saints) Thursday, Nov. 17 • 7 p.m. St. Catherine’s School Questions? Please contact Jenn Earle at jenn_earle@collegiate-va.org or 741.9742.
BA in History, Duke University; MSEd in Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania. After graduating from college, Sarah taught Latin and history at The Agnes Irwin School for two years. She then returned to Episcopal Academy, her alma mater in Philadelphia, where she taught history and English for nine years, served as a class dean and eventually chaired the English department. She also served on the Development Office’s capital campaign team.
Will Dunlap – English
BM in Cello Performance, University of Michigan; MFA in Creative Writing, University of Texas; Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing, University of Georgia. After concluding his undergraduate musical studies and completing an MFA in fiction and screenwriting, Will found his calling as an English teacher and went on to pursue his doctorate. Over the last five years, he has taught a range of college courses, from seminars in creative writing to freshman classes in travel writing, historical fiction and Southern literature, among others. It was also during this time that he discovered a passion for working with younger students, leading writing workshops for teens at the public library and a creative writing group at Athens Academy.
Del Harris – Head Boys Basketball Coach and Program Leader
BA in Health and Physical Education, Virginia State University. A Fork Union Military Academy graduate, Del was an all-region, all-state player and a standout AAU player. He began his coaching career with Team Richmond AAU and taught middle school health and physical education in Chesterfield and Henrico counties, and at the high school level in Baltimore, Maryland. Del was an administrative assistant at the University of Richmond before assuming assistant coaching positions at VMI and Morgan State University. He then became the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Vassar College for five years. In addition to his coaching duties at Collegiate, Del will serve as a full-time substitute in the Middle and Upper Schools..
Elizabeth Jackson – Upper School Counselor and Associate Director of College Counseling B.A in American Studies, Williams College; Ed.M/C.A.S in School Counseling, Harvard University. A graduate of The Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, Elizabeth has worked in guidance offices as a school counselor and as a college counselor in Washington, D.C. Public Charter Schools for seven years.
Patrick Loach – Upper School Head
BA in History, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.Ed. in Instructional Technology and M.S. in the Management of Information Technology, University of Virginia. Patrick returns to Collegiate after working for five years as the Upper School Head at The Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, he served Collegiate for 16 years in different roles, including the Assistant Head of Upper School, Interim Head of Upper School, history teacher and Director of Technology.
Andrew Reich – Associate Director of College Counseling
BA in Psychology, Beloit College; M.Phil in Comparative and International Education, University of Oslo (Norway). A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, and a graduate of Worcester Academy, Andrew has spent the last two years working in college counseling at The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge. Before moving to the independent school world, he spent four years working in college admissions at Gettysburg College and New York University. At Collegiate, he also will coach cub football and girls cub basketball. continued on page 19 Fall 2016 | 13
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e are excited to begin what I’m sure will be a stimulating 2016-17 school year. For the past 12 months, our teachers have refocused on mapping their curriculum using improved software that will allow us a deeper study of all that we do in the classroom. The curriculum review that will follow will guide us in our decision-making to further strengthen our program and ensure that we are providing our students with the skills (rote, thinking and human), content and learning strategies necessary for success in our rapidly evolving world. Some of the expectations are timed-tested while others, such as collaboration, communication, compassion and critical thinking continue to gain in importance. We know that our students must be flexible in their thinking, comfortable with ambiguity, willing to experiment and value the practice of innovation, all of which require a strong sense of self-
awareness and confidence. To quote noted educator and author Ken Robinson: “The aims of education are to enable students to understand the world around them and the talents within them so that they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens …. What people contribute to the world around them has everything to do with how they engage with the world within them.” Our long-held School values of Honor, Love of Learning, Excellence, Respect and Community, coupled with our Learning Principles of Inquiry, Active Engagement, Skill Development, Problem Solving, Communication and Reflection, promote this kind of learning and guide us in our decision-making around curriculum. I believe that Sir Robinson would heartily endorse our language, but my guess is that he would also ask, ‘Is this just a bunch of words or can you demonstrate that these values and principles truly guide and inform the teaching and learning that occur at
Collegiate?’ I suggest that the answer is “yes,” and over the coming school year, we look forward to sharing with you examples of what we are doing in the classroom that will support my response to this hypothetical question. In addition, we are busy developing a new Middle School report card that will provide further insights into many of these areas. Preparing our students to be creative thinkers, fulfilled individuals and responsible citizens are lofty and worthwhile goals requiring a steadfast commitment and the willingness to constantly evaluate what we are doing. We are excited by the challenge and look forward to watching the school year unfold.
Charlie Blair Middle School Head
MS Parents’ Events MS Parents’ Night: Spend the evening meeting your child’s teachers and learn about his or her classes. Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6:45-9:15 p.m. 5th Grade Time Out: Join your 5th Grade classmates on Friday, Sept. 23, for fun and games. More details to follow. 6th Grade Time Out: All 6th Graders are invited to stay after school on Friday, Sept. 30, for a fun-filled afternoon of treats and festivities. Parents’ Association Fall Meeting: On Wednesday, Oct. 19, all parents are invited to hear Head of School Steve Hickman and Board of Trustees Chair John O’Neill share the School’s strategic initiatives. Parents will also see a presentation on Envision Richmond, the 8th Grade capstone project, as well as other teacher demonstrations. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sharp Academic Commons. 14 | Paw Print
MS Parent Education Program Drug and Alcohol Education 101: You Should Know as Much as They Do: On Thursday, Nov. 10 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Reeves Center, all 5th, 6th and 7th Grade parents are invited to hear Brenda Conlan (www .brendaconlan.com), world-renowned prevention specialist, lead a workshop on communicating the risks of alcohol and drugs to our children with her lively and honest presentation style.
Lifestyle Risk Reduction Workshop with Brenda Conlan: Conversations About Making Healthy Choices: Attendance is required for all 8th Grade parents. On Nov. 16 from 7-9 p.m. in Oates Theater, Brenda Conlan will present information and facilitate small group discussion with 8th Grade parents and students about alcohol and drug use prevention.
Annual Conference Kicks Off New Middle School in October Faculty/Staff
Jana Barnes – Middle/Upper School Nurse BSN, Medical College of Georgia. Jana began her career as a critical care nurse, working in a variety of critical care settings for 11 years. She has been a regular substitute in Collegiate’s nursing offices for the past three years.
Catherine Clements – Librarian BA in English and Art History, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MS in Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Catherine has served as a cataloging librarian in Richmond for more than 15 years, with stints at the Library of Virginia and the University of Richmond. She has been a lifelong maker and advocate for the DIY ethos.
This fall, Collegiate will again host students and teachers from around the world when they arrive in Richmond for the annual International Emerging Leaders Conference Oct. 3-10. The 6th annual conference will focus on the global economy and the environment. Students will work collaboratively as they participate in design thinking and creative problem solving for issues facing their countries and the U.S. Throughout the week, 18 Collegiate Senior Ambassadors will serve as guides for 44 international students and 12 teachers as they interact with our Junior Kindergarten-12th Grade Cougars. Visiting students will stay with host families in the Collegiate community. The conference culminates in a DesignPitch session on Oct. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in
the Sharp Academic Commons. During the program, students present their solutions to the issues they’ve explored. All Collegiate students and parents are invited to attend this showcase of creative and innovative ideas produced by our guests.
Meg Dalrymple – English BA in English, Virginia Tech; MSEd in Educational Leadership, Old Dominion University. Meg began her teaching career at Mount Mansfield Winter Academy in Stowe, Vermont. She returned to her native Richmond for an English position at New Community School, where she taught Middle and Upper School for four years, before moving to Norfolk to teach Upper School English and journalism at Norfolk Collegiate School for four years. While at Norfolk Collegiate, Meg also advised SGA, coached crew and chaired a committee to revise the daily school schedule.
Save the Date! National expert on safe and responsible use of technology, Katie Greer, will come to campus on Sept. 19-20 for the first of two visits to talk with JK-12 students and parents on the topic Understanding Social Media at Every Age and Stage. Fall 2016 | 15
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n the Lower School we encourage “wonder and connection” at every turn. Whether in a classroom of beginning readers, when eyes twinkle as words on a page come to life with meaning, or watching students in science class experimenting with closed and open circuits spontaneously cheering when the bulb lights up, the excitement and pure joy of learning is ever present. With that in mind, we welcome our new school year, ready for the wonder it will hold. Our teachers work during summer months, planning for the teaching and learning in the coming school year. They are committed to doing their best, refining their craft and getting ready to share the wonder and discovery with their students. Many teachers have attended professional development workshops on a variety of topics this summer. Working together with colleagues from across the school, our teachers have strengthened their skill sets in many areas. Additionally, opportunities to work with professional development specialists this year in language arts and reading will support our work in this foundational area of Lower School learning. Our commitment to providing what is best for each child guides every decision. As we begin the year, we are reminded that natural curiosity sparks interest in learners of all ages. Our children will be encouraged to think carefully and deeply as they engage in topics of interest, classroom and beyond. It was my privilege to attend a workshop with teachers from several grades exploring thinking skills. These thinking routines encourage deeper learning, application of facts and skills and connection of previous knowledge to newer learning. We will enjoy this exploration and discovery, which takes time and practice. There is no better place for students to take risks and try new things than in the Lower School. The opportunity to learn together as a class, a small group or with a partner provides variety as the connections we desire for our children are formed. Students also benefit from connections with the broader community. For example, our Kindergartners form a true bond with “their” seniors and also connect with 4th Graders for special Lower School projects and activities. This year we will add intentional curricular connections across grade levels and possibly across divisions. Our students and teachers will enjoy learning together in exciting ways because of the connections that have been made and those yet to be formed. We are excited to start the year with you and your precious children. Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity!
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Debbie Miller Lower School Head
New Lower School Faculty/Staff Linda Combs – French
BA in French, VCU; MAT, Mary Baldwin College. Linda is a native French speaker, having attended elementary school in Montpelier, France, and Middle School in Marseille, France, before completing high school in Fairfax County. She has taught French at Monacan High School in Chesterfield County for the past eight years and, prior to that, she taught at Millwood School.
Shirley Bogaev – Kindergarten Assistant
BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, University of Central Arkansas. Shirley began her career teaching 3rd Grade in her native Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Upon relocating to Richmond, she taught 2nd Grade in Richmond City Public Schools for two years before becoming a 1st Grade teacher at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School in Hanover County, where she remained for 28 years.
Cheryl Gahagan – Lower School Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator
BA in Leadership Studies, University of Richmond; MA in Teaching, Columbia International University. Cheryl grew up in the Hampton Roads area and graduated from Norfolk Academy. After college, she joined the Teach for America Corps and served in a Kindergarten-4th Grade special education classroom in LaPlace, Louisiana. Cheryl went on to teach pre-first Grade (a step between Kindergarten and 1st Grade), then 1st Grade and 2nd Grade, at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina. Her administrative career there included serving as the Director of Afterschool and Summer Programs and as the Head of the Early Childhood Learning Center (for 3 to 6 year olds) for 13 years.
Sydney Pender – Kindergarten
BA in Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MA – Reading Specialist, Teachers College of Columbia University. Sydney has five years of elementary-level teaching experience and comes to us from KIPP Star Elementary School - Washington Heights in New York City, where she led literacy professional development, coached teachers and mentored a Teaching Fellow. She also has taught at Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem in New York City and at Wiley Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina.
LS Parents’ Events Condolences JK/Kindergarten Parents’ Night: Don’t miss the chance to stop by your child’s classroom and hear from their teacher, get important information for the year, and meet your Room Parent. Thursday, Sept. 1 from 6:15-8 p.m. LS Parents’ Night: Parents from 1st-4th Grades are invited to come the LS to hear from your child’s teacher, get important information for the year, meet your Room Parent and more. Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6:15-8:15 p.m. Internet and Technology Safety: All LS parents are invited to attend a presentation by industry expert Katie Greer. Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 7-8:15 p.m. Cougar-Paw-Looza: Join us in celebrating the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at this fun, informal family dinner event on the Lower School grounds! Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blanket and bring your own picnic dinner or purchase one from popular food trucks. Drinks and treats will be provided, and a DJ will keep things lively with games, dance contests and music. Mornings with Mrs. Miller: On Thursday, Oct. 6 from 8:15-9 a.m., join Head of Lower School Debbie Miller for a conversation about the Language Arts focus in the Lower School. Parents’ Association Fall Meeting: On Wednesday, Oct. 19, all parents are invited to hear Head of School Steve Hickman and Board of Trustees Chair John O’Neill share the School’s strategic initiatives. Parents will also see a presentation on Envision Richmond, the 8th Grade capstone project, as well as other teacher demonstrations.. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sharp Academic Commons.
We offer sincere condolences to Collegiate families who have recently lost family members. Gladys Brown, mother of Trish Bonwell and grandmother of Maria Bonwell ’22, died Feb. 10, 2016. Edna Powers Chewning, mother-in-law of 4th Grade teacher Blair Chewning, died March 19, 2016. Elizabeth Wasserot, mother of Tup Purcell and Barry Purcell ’92 and grandmother of Addison ’26, Tee ’28, Jack ’27 and Ellie Purcell ’29, died March 20, 2016. Elaine Coli, mother of Chuck Coli and grandmother of Kate Coli ’21, died March 22, 2016. Carolyn Martin, mother of Will Martin and grandmother of Katherine ’24 and Sallie Martin ’26, died April 15, 2016. Delphine Raquet, mother of Bruce Raquet and grandmother of Bryson Raquet ’21, died April 16, 2016. Julie Somers, sister of Jill Aveson and aunt to Bobby ’13, John Ryan ’15 and Lydia Aveson ’17, died April 22, 2016. Nancy Creath Lewis ’38, mother of Bolling Lewis, mother-in-law of US history teacher Suzanne Lewis and grandmother of Bolling ’24 and Anne Lewis ’27 died April 25, 2016. Rosalie Alvis, mother of Teresa Given ’82, Kevin Alvis ’84 and Lindsey Melvin ’88 and grandmother of Frances ’18 and Ben Melvin ’20 and Griffin ’20 and Coley Alvis ’22, died April 28, 2016. JoAnn Sullivan, former LS learning specialist and teacher and mother of Kim Sullivan Heartwell ’73, Leslie Sullivan Englander ’76 and Rebecca Sullivan Cox ’80, died May 7, 2016. John Keiper, MD, father of Brian Keiper, father-in-law of MS Math teacher Jennifer Keiper and grandfather of Harper ’29 and Rose Keiper ’27, died May 12, 2016. Ann Woods Cutchins, grandmother of JK teacher Ann Woods Cutchins, died June 19, 2016. Marion DuMont, mother of LS art teacher Dana DuMont, died July 8, 2016. J. Harwood Cochrane, former trustee and father of Jimmy Cochrane ’71, grandfather of Amy Gilman Remke ’78, Chris Gilman ’82 and Anne Gail Gilman Jennings ’88 and great-grandfather of Justin Schruijer ’17, died July 25, 2016. Charles “Jed” P. Wilson, father of Beth Wilson Poe ’68, stepfather of Holly Schmidt Fairlamb ’82 and grandfather of Laura Fairlamb ’19 and Olivia Fairlamb ’22, died July 26, 2016. Phil B. Whitaker, father of Charlie Whitaker and grandfather of Izzy Whitaker ’20, Sarah Whitaker ’16, Charlie Whitaker ’12 and Janie Whitaker ’10, died July 30, 2016. Nancy Cann Purcell ’36, grandmother of Barry Purcell ’92 and Tup Purcell and greatgrandmother of Ellie Purcell ’29, Jack Purcell ’27, Tee Purcell ’28 and Addison Purcell ’26, died Aug. 1, 2016. Virginia Anne J. Dobbins, mother of Anne Dobbins Brasfield ’65 and Leigh Dobbins Johnson ’78, grandmother of Randall Heilig ’90, Mollie Heilig Storey ’92, Carter Crenshaw ’06 and Liza Crenshaw ’10 and great-grandmother of Lucy Storey ’22 and Daisy Storey ’23, died Aug. 3, 2016.
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New Kids on the Block
In addition to our Junior Kindergartners and Kindergartners, please welcome these new students and their families to the Collegiate community.
5th Grade
1st Grade Lena Brown Aiden Curtin Elena Dickinson Kara Gantz Zoe Hu Lauren Kave Akur Leek McKenzie Patterson Amy Wu
Shady Grove Elementary Saint Benedict Catholic School Ruby F. Carver Elementary Mehfoud Elementary Nuckols Farm Elementary Twin Hickory Elementary Montessori Discovery School (NY) Beaverdam Elementary West End Montessori
2nd Grade Leek Leek Jack McComb Kairav Mittal Jacob Timmons
Montessori School of Syracuse (NY) Kaechele Elementary River’s Edge Elementary St. Michael’s School
Clarkie Ackerly Connor Chang Eve Clemans Shane Gantz Sam Hahn Harper Hailes Josh Hatcher T.J. Hatchett Warner Lewis Alice Oakey Colton Parham Hartley Rahman Sanjum Sandhu Anne Conway Southworth Brandon Thomason Elly Williams Carter Williams
6th Grade Matthew Jenkins Charlie Loach McAlister Marshall
3rd Grade Taylor Jenkins Tyler Kave Maddy Privasky Monaco Wayne
St. Stephens & St. Agnes (Alexandria) Twin Hickory Elementary Woolridge Elementary Fox Elementary
Agot Leek Frank MacNelly Maddie McComb Elle Mitchell Iris Shi
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Montessori School of Syracuse (NY) Fox Elementary Kaechele Elementary St. Michael’s School J.B. Watkins Elementary
St. Stephens & St. Agnes (Alexandria) Kinkaid School (TX) St. Michael’s School
David Ding Trinity Greene Earley Max McManus Ava Riddle
Moody Middle Fairfield Middle Robious Middle Loudon Country Day (Leesburg) Short Pump Middle
Liberty University Online Academy Caliyah Bennett Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Gabrielle Dunn Haddam-Killingworth High School (CT) Hayley Dunn Haddam-Killingworth High School (CT) Julia Edwards Midlothian Middle Maggie Fralin Robious Middle Caroline Garrett Coleman Middle (FL) Stecia Howard Our Lady of Lourdes Marcella Leonard-Jackson Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Dina Mahoney Edlin School (Reston) Alyssa McDaniel St. Mary’s Catholic School Duncan McGrath St. Bridget School Esha Mittal Moody Middle William Otero St. Michael’s School Roni Patterson Our Lady of Lourdes John Pollard St. Bridget School Owen Riddle Loudon Country Day (Leesburg)
10th Grade James River High School Meadowbrook High School
11th Grade Maisy Fling Tyler Tunstall Eva Whaley Vivian Xu
Lee-Davis High School J.R. Tucker High School Baylor School (TN) Deep Run High School
12th Grade
8th Grade Laila Gwathmey Haley Jenkins
Conor Baxter
KJ Rodgers Raahim Zaidi
7th Grade
Andy Sidhu
4th Grade
9th Grade Mary Munford Elementary West End Montessori Hindley Elementary (CT) Varina Elementary Maybeury Elementary Mary Munford Elementary Tuckahoe Elementary Maybeury Elementary Maybeury Elementary Tuckahoe Elementary Mary Munford Elementary Mary Munford Elementary Kaechele Elementary Tuckahoe Elementary Vista Elementary (WA) St. Bridget School St. Bridget School
Aylett Country Day St. Stephens & St. Agnes (Alexandria)
Olivia Garret Kimberly Jeans
H.B. Plant High School (FL) Loudonville Christian School (NY)
New Upper School Faculty (cont’d) Leah Angell Sievers – English
BA in Literature, Yale University; MTS in World Religions, Harvard Divinity School; PhD in Religious Studies, University of Virginia. A graduate of Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore, Leah has taught at the Peddie School, the University of Virginia, Union Presbyterian Seminary and the University of Richmond. Before moving to Virginia, Leah was the Manager of Museum Educational Programs at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. At Collegiate, she also will serve as an assistant swim coach.
Leigh Thompson – Chemistry
BS in Chemistry, The College of William and Mary; MS in Chemistry, University of New Mexico. Leigh has 23 years teaching experience in all levels of chemistry including organic chemistry, biomolecules and DNA and Advanced Placement. She taught for 10 years at Sandia Preparatory School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 11 years at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, Delaware, and most recently in Richmond at Benedictine College Preparatory. In 2012, she was selected as the Chemistry Teacher of the Year in Delaware by the American Chemical Society.
The Collegiate Players Present
Into the Woods Directed by Steve Perigard Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine
Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Chris Williams – Technology Integrator
BS in Human Communications, James Madison University; MBA, Averett University. Chris has served in a variety of HR roles at Capital One Financial Services over the past decade. During his tenure there, he acquired his MBA, paving the way for his move into small business and educational technology consultation and training. In 2015, Chris began coaching in the Cub sports program at Collegiate and this year will coach cub football and cub baseball.
Tickets will be on sale on Sept. 16 at collegiate-va.ticketleap.com/itw. Questions? Please contact Kate Parthemos at kparthemos@collegiate-va.org.
Welcome, New Faculty & Staff Front row: Kristen Williams, Leah Sievers, Trina Clemans, Will Dunlap, Sarah Baker, Linda Combs, Cindy Bowling, Sydney Pender, Shirley Bogaev. Back row: Del Harris, Erin Egan, Patrick Loach, Leigh Thompson, Louis Fierro, Meg Dalrymple, Brent Miller, Cameron Evans, Chris Williams, Catherine Clements, Cheryl Gahagan, Andrew Reich, Elizabeth Jackson, John Dau, Jana Barnes. Fall 2016 | 19
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Steve Hickman, Head of School Stacy H. Adams, Director of Communications Charlie Blair, Head of Middle School Jamie Britto, Chief Information Officer Karen Doxey, Director of Athletics Susan Droke, Academic Dean Patrick Loach, Head of Upper School Debbie Miller, Head of Lower School Phyllis Palmiero, Vice President-Finance and Administration J.P. Watson, Assistant Head of School Kristen Williams, Vice President-Development PAW PRINT is published multiple times throughout the year. Erin Egan, editor phone: 741.9781 email: erin_egan@collegiate-va.org Charla Eastep and JoAnn Ruh, Parents’ Association Correspondents PAW PRINT may be read online at www.collegiate-va.org Collegiate School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin in the administration of its educational, admission, scholarship or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.
United States Olympic Committee Director Addresses Coaches, Athletes A year ago when Chris Snyder spoke at Collegiate, his audience was blown away by the passion and energy with which he preached the gospel of mindful, thoughtful, impactful coaching. On Aug. 17, when the director of coaching education for the United States Olympic Committee visited again, it was clear that in no way has he missed a beat. This time, he brought his colleague Nadine Dubina, the USOC’s coaching science coordinator, a doctoral student in coaching and teaching studies at West Virginia University, and a young woman also possessed of passion and energy for her calling. They delivered two presentations, first to an assemblage of varsity and JV athletes, then to members of the coaching staff. Their message, in its most basic form, is that success in sports is attributable to mind over matter. “At the Olympic Committee, we’ve really tried to focus on (reaching) athletes in high school or those 7th or 8th Graders coming up the food chain,” Snyder said. “The quicker they understand that the mind
controls the body, the body doesn’t control the mind, the quicker they can maximize their potential. Whether you go on to be an Olympian or not, it’s something you can use for the rest of your life, not just to be a
great athlete, but to be a great person.” To read the full story by Weldon Bradshaw, visit the Reflections page on the Collegiate website.
Chris Snyder, director of coaching education for the United States Olympic Committee, speaks to his Collegiate audience as Nadine Dubina, the USOC’s coaching science coordinator, looks on.