Letter from Board Chair

As I reflect upon this past school year, I am reminded of the many obstacles we have faced as a community. Despite the unique set of challenges presented to the Falcon family over the last 16 months, I am also overwhelmed with gratitude for the students, parents, faculty and staff that have risen to the occasion to help us navigate these trying times. My current sentiments can be summarized through one of my favorite quotes by best-selling author Melody Beattie: “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

With this unprecedented school year behind us, I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to each of the many special members of our community.

To the FWCD faculty and staff, I extend to you my deepest appreciation for your incredible dedication to the School, especially given the challenges you have faced throughout the last year and a half. You have poured your hearts and souls into educating and coaching our students. Because of your passion and commitment to FWCD’s mission, I am reminded of a billboard I pass frequently in Fort Worth. The billboard reads: “Not all superheroes wear capes.” Sometimes superheroes whisper words of encouragement to worried students as they nervously adapt to environmental changes. Some heroes listen intently while students voice their concerns and hopes for the future. Some heroes work quietly behind the scenes to ensure the safety of every student and teacher that walks the halls of our special school. Whatever your contribution, this year would not have been possible without you.

Parents, your trust and faith in FWCD do not go unrecognized. We are privileged to have been entrusted with the care of your children and are immensely grateful for your confidence in our dedication to each student’s success. We are humbled and honored to continue to serve your families as we observe and support our student body’s humble triumph over a historic disruption to normative educational practices. Now more than ever, we look forward to watching your children as they learn, grow, flourish, and eventually embody our school’s mantra: From Here … Anywhere!

Finally, to the FWCD community as a whole, I thank you for your commitment to and passion for our exceptional school. Even during these turbulent times, we have partnered together to achieve our two highest goals for the year – ensuring the health and safety of our Falcon family while also remaining steadfast in our commitment to academic excellence.

While we have much to be grateful for and proud of, I recognize we have important work ahead as we do our best to “return to normal.” Thanks largely to each of you and the extraordinary circumstances we have overcome as “One FWCD,” I know we are returning to campus for the 2021-22 school year as a re-energized and united Falcon community, eager to deliver excellence across academics, the arts, and athletics.

And, as always, go Falcons!

Randy Eisenman ’93