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Portrait of a Graduate
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Talia Edwards CLASS OF 2019
“You strive for your absolute best and will debate any subject to the mat. You have always been an enthusiastic learner and we’ve noticed that while you used to rely mostly on your inherent talent, you now receive, and grow from, feedback and coaching. You are tenacious and will speak your mind, yet this is balanced by your kind heart. You are trusted as a leader and have developed caring, deep friendships while at Berkeley Hall.”
Robby Rey CLASS OF 2019
“You are respectful and kind and an engaging conversationalist. I recall that when an issue came up with the class, you were an active problem solver who helped lead the discussion to resolution. Everyone from your classmates, to younger students, to the adults on campus look to you for help and support because you are an old soul with a warm heart who is reliable, trustworthy, and caring.”
Max Wiseman CLASS OF 2019
“You have been a gracious student ambassador and a motivated and thoughtful student council member. We have admired you as you have learned to adopt a growth mindset, own your mistakes, and come back all the stronger from them. You made a decision to take control of your own growth and to work on strengthening yourself instead of worrying about others – and have been flying ever since!”
INNOVATION LAB
These words from our Head of School, Dr. Lisle Staley, to a group of new parents this year, ring truer than ever as our society accelerates into unfamiliar territory with new technologies, innovations and inventions that are changing the way we interact with each other and the planet.
The long-standing Berkeley Hall tradition of woodshop, and more recently a makerspace, has evolved into a STEAM program that was initiated by our award-winning Art Teacher Tracy Cheney. STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Japhet Coe ’97, returned to his roots at Berkeley Hall last year to help guide our Innovation program.
At Berkeley Hall, we are preparing our children for a world that we can only imagine.”
The love of learning amplifies when students with different ways of thinking collaborate in a hands-on environment to generate ideas and solve problems. An exciting renovation project is currently underway to bring our STEAM program into an updated Innovation Lab that will provide ultimate flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing technology environment. The space will provide ample opportunities for exploration, collaboration and problem-solving; enriching and expanding our students’ love of learning.
