OLD SCHOOL goes NEW SCHOOL THE LOWDOWN ON STEAMBOAT’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
When considering a move to Steamboat, among the
Samantha Coyne Donnel, Head of Emerald Mountain
first things people think about are the schools. The
School. “We have an overlapping commitment to small
good news is Steamboat has a strong public-school
class sizes, building a connection with the community,
system, and it also has an independent school offering
and maintaining a highly dedicated faculty. We are also
for kids from kindergarten through grade 12. Better
committed to experience-based education and outdoor
yet, Steamboat’s two independent schools, Emerald
education, a large component of our teaching methods
Mountain School and Steamboat Mountain School have
that drive both schools.”
officially merged, allowing students to have access to a seamless education based on a cohesive philosophy throughout their entire school career. “It makes sense for the two schools to join forces,” says
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Meg Morse, Head of School at Steamboat Mountain School (SMS), has seen a lot of history during her 22-year tenure and says the decision to merge was a natural one. “The schools are so closely aligned in their
