From Head of School Lisa Jeli

WELCOME A Word from Lisa Jeli HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear PHS Alumni,

I am so glad to be writing to you with important updates from PHS, your fellow alumni, and your former teachers! This year’s Roots & Branches Alumni Magazine explores the theme “Rooted in Resilience”; our roots–grown over more than 100 years–are deeply planted in values of respect and inclusion, authentic curiosity and engagement, empathy and care for ourselves and others, and optimism and activism. Our roots are deep, and they are strong, and they are all of you.

This year, Presidio Hill School alumni continued to live our school’s mission and reflect our values throughout the world. The pages within tell of the wonderful ways our alumni students, families, teachers, and community members embody the values of Presidio Hill School. We will showcase what is currently happening at Presidio Hill and welcome the Class of 2022 and their families to the alumni community. We will highlight two alumni who are living the PHS values in unique ways. We will share stories from the reunions and events that PHS hosted this year (and we encourage you all to join us for future events!) And, we will encourage YOU to get involved with our school: tell us who you are and where you are now, join us for events, and give your feedback about PHS and our alumni program.

I know that the last few years have likely been some of the most challenging ones you have ever experienced–so too for our school. When situations felt impossible and the world became unrecognizable, Presidio Hill School was able to stand on our strong roots of over a century of progressive education. Our roots helped us stay optimistic and grow even more resilient as we continued to support our community through the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for the many ways you have contributed to our strong foundation, and we look forward to growing with you.