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Message From Head of School
A Message From The Head of School
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Do you remember March 2020 when we casually said “see you in two weeks” to our friends, family members, and co-workers? Few could have imagined then that COVID-19 would still be affecting our day-to-day lives a year and a half later. While many organizations hunkered down and treaded water during the pandemic, I’m proud that Tatnall persevered, innovated, and evolved in ways we never imagined when all of this began.
Our cover story in this issue of Tatnall Today – “More than a Mask” (page 14) – shares the story of how we were able to hold in-person classes more than 90% of the time during the 2020-21 school year. This was an amazing accomplishment.
Imagination and creativity thrived as we transformed our wonderful campus into outdoor classrooms and natural playgrounds for our Early Childhood and Lower School students. On the Middle and Upper School levels, we adjusted our classroom schedule and implemented other measures to ensure the safety of our students while still allowing them to have as normal a year as possible. Much credit goes to our students, staff, and parents who worked together to create a learning environment that was both unique and effective.
As always, this issue of the magazine is filled with inspiring stories about our students and our wonderfully talented alumni. Whether they are setting new athletic records (page 22), helping community members in need (page 24), or using their creative talents to inspire others (pages 28 – 31), the spirit of our students past and present shines through.
As I enter my second year as Head of School, I thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. If my first year taught me anything, it’s that Tatnall is not only a place of excellence, but of joy, purpose, resilience, innovation, and possibility. I am very excited about the year to come and determined to help our community embrace the student experience and form strong bonds with each other and the world around us.
Go Hornets!
Andrew D. Martire, Ed.D. Head of School
