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From the Head of School
September 2017
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Sue Sadler
Head of School
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On Friday, the day of my installation as the tenth Head of The Bryn Mawr School, I felt a profound sense of gratitude. After only 19 school days, I am happy to have met so many of you, to have seen many of the students in action and to be able to say, without a doubt, that this is a school that lives its mission each day. Thoughtful, deep, engaging and delightful are all descriptors of the activity I have witnessed, and girls grow strong each day under the watchful and encouraging eye of their teachers.
In addition to the strength of the mission, I have found a closely connected community, and have been welcomed by everyone I have met. From our alumnae to our youngest learners in the Little School, Bryn Mawr has opened its arms and embraced me as the new head. My cup runneth over as I think about my good fortune in working with all of you!
Most impressive in these first few weeks has been the girls’ outreach to others in their time of need. The amazing efforts of all divisions to make a difference for victims of recent hurricanes are evidence of the power of this community. In a one-day combined effort, faculty, students and families from the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools raised almost $6,000 to send to the Red Cross to help families in need. Whether it was donating baked goods, designing stickers or simply giving what they could, this event inspired broad participation. I thank all the faculty and staff who provided the scaffolding for this initiative.
On the last weekend in September, our Athletic Association sponsored another spirited community service event to benefit families touched by ALS through the Brigance Brigade Foundation – a flag football game between Bryn Mawr and Roland Park seniors. The turnout for this event was amazing, and it was so wonderful to see the students enjoying themselves while helping to empower others. OJ Brigance, who started the foundation, made a surprise appearance at the event and told his own inspirational story. As he shared in his speech, every day is a victory for people with ALS, and the girls’ donations will go to bettering their lives.
I’ve long believed that in addition to giving students an outstanding education, schools are only truly successful if they foster the kind of character development needed to make a difference in this world. In three short weeks, our students have demonstrated their willingness, determination and ability to do so. I am grateful to work in a school where those values are alive and well.
Best wishes for a great month ahead!
In addition to the strength of the mission, I have found a closely connected community, and have been welcomed by everyone I have met. From our alumnae to our youngest learners in the Little School, Bryn Mawr has opened its arms and embraced me as the new head. My cup runneth over as I think about my good fortune in working with all of you!
Most impressive in these first few weeks has been the girls’ outreach to others in their time of need. The amazing efforts of all divisions to make a difference for victims of recent hurricanes are evidence of the power of this community. In a one-day combined effort, faculty, students and families from the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools raised almost $6,000 to send to the Red Cross to help families in need. Whether it was donating baked goods, designing stickers or simply giving what they could, this event inspired broad participation. I thank all the faculty and staff who provided the scaffolding for this initiative.
On the last weekend in September, our Athletic Association sponsored another spirited community service event to benefit families touched by ALS through the Brigance Brigade Foundation – a flag football game between Bryn Mawr and Roland Park seniors. The turnout for this event was amazing, and it was so wonderful to see the students enjoying themselves while helping to empower others. OJ Brigance, who started the foundation, made a surprise appearance at the event and told his own inspirational story. As he shared in his speech, every day is a victory for people with ALS, and the girls’ donations will go to bettering their lives.
I’ve long believed that in addition to giving students an outstanding education, schools are only truly successful if they foster the kind of character development needed to make a difference in this world. In three short weeks, our students have demonstrated their willingness, determination and ability to do so. I am grateful to work in a school where those values are alive and well.
Best wishes for a great month ahead!
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, The Bryn Mawr School is a private all-girls pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school with a coed preschool for ages 2 months through 5 years. Bryn Mawr provides students with exceptional educational opportunities on a beautiful 26-acre campus within the city limits. Inquisitive girls, excellent teaching, strong student-teacher relationships and a clear mission sustain our vibrant school community where girls always come first.