The Great Pivot of 2020

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

orty years ago we made the move from the Beverly Hills campus to our hilltop campus here on Mulholland. The Board members at that time had a vision for Berkeley Hall which was reflected in their fundraising slogan: “Toward the Mountain.” The many possibilities of moving from 5 acres to our beautiful 66-acre campus were inspiring and led to the wonderful facility that we have today.

That vision of expansive thinking is still alive as reflected by all of you who continue to support the school’s mission and goals.

This has been a most unusual year in education. It has tested our metal and resolve, and strengthened our desire to bring out the unlimited, God-given potential in each and every student.

As a Board of Trustees, we could not guide and support this enormous vision without you, our donors. You help to make everything we do possible. Because of you and our whole community of supporters, we are able to provide the teaching expertise and facilities which allow us to educate fearless scholars and conscientious citizens who will make the world better.

This year brought the completion of Phase I of the Innovation Lab. Just as students stepped into the classrooms for the first time, COVID-19 hit, and the focus shifted from expanding our facilities to expanding our patience and pivoting our program.

According to the Harvard Business Review, great leaders are decisive, reliable, adapt to present needs, and engage for impact. Our administration proved themselves as great leaders this past year. Not only did they move quickly when COVID-19 hit to adapt our educational program, teacher development, and facilities preparedness, they did so at a standard for which Berkeley Hall is known.

We are grateful to partner with this community and to lead Berkeley Hall into the future with a continued strong vision for success.

Chair, Board of Trustees