Greetings from Bullis’ Incoming Head of School
Dear Bullis Families, My heart goes out to you all in this time of great struggle, sacrifice, and danger. I have heard many stories of volunteerism and caring from Bullis; Lisa and I feel fortunate to be moving to a community that is pulling together to get through this as strongly as possible. When this letter reaches you, I hope that everything will be on the road to recovery. I am so very aware that this is an extraordinarily difficult time for many students and their parents. Students increasingly miss their friends, teachers, and sense of normalcy. Parents’ worries are myriad: health, economics, childcare, education, and the future in general. I know that Bullis and other great independent schools can provide some sense of comfort and continuity by delivering high quality online education and being a hub of community and connection, albeit remotely. I am thankful to be joining such a school and community. Despite the difficulties we are all facing during these unprecedented times, I can tell you that I still feel thrilled about joining Bullis, and am optimistic about the future. Bullis is already a tremendous school, and I feel privileged to join at a time of enthusiasm and commitment to build on the legacy of Dr. Boarman. Together, we can continue to forge ahead and cement Bullis’ reputation as one of the best schools in the region and country. It is of course always necessary to seek improvement, but challenges such as the one we are in now heighten the importance of analyzing every facet of School life to ensure that we are always being the best we can be. Lisa and I were drawn to Bullis principally because of the people we met: students, parents, faculty, staff, trustees, and alumni. Yes, the campus is gorgeous and the mission and program are compelling, but it is all about who! We will join you on July 1 full of optimism, excitement for the future, and an absolute commitment to the school and the community. I know there will be challenges, but we will overcome them together, and the Bullis community will continue to nurture and inspire students who will thrive in tomorrow’s world. Warmly,
Christian G. Sullivan
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