Message from the Head of School School Leadership 2015–16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS: Arthur C. Roselle, Chair Louis A. Bledsoe III ’77, Vice Chair Todd A. Gorelick ’82, Vice Chair Dr. James W. Roberts, Vice Chair A. Wellford Tabor, Vice Chair Scott R. Stevens, Secretary-Treasurer
MEMBERS: Dr. Adelle Anthony-Williams David M. Benson ’85 Howard C. Bissell* Christi Byron Edison P. Cassels ’87 Theresa Drew Kenneth V. Garcia Mike James Dr. Ameesha P. Kansupada Kathleen Knox Krupa Leigh F. Moran James H. McLawhorn Amy Fonville Owen ’81 Mary Claudia Belk Pilon ’92 Walker L. Poole Steven L. Purdy ’87 Sally Cannon Saussy ’67* Laura A. Schulte Glenn Sherrill ’89 Catherine Stempien William H. Zimmern ’95 Mark E. Reed (Ex-officio) *Life trustee
2015–16 ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Mark Reed, Head of School Scott Waybright, Assistant Head of School Matthew Less, Head of Upper School Warren Sepkowitz, Head of Middle School Adele Paynter, Head of Lower School Joe Hernick, Director of Educational Technology David Lynn, Director of International Studies Brian Wise, Director of Diversity Planning Abe Wehmiller, Director of Athletics Nancy Ehringhaus, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Lauren Batten, Director of Advancement David Mancos, Chief Financial Officer
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n the past 18 months, I’ve often referenced our 75th anniversary in my communication and now that special milestone year is here. This issue of Perspectives, along with the launch of a special 75 Years Web site, officially kicks off what is sure to be an exciting and inspiring year for all of us. We have a broad planning committee, co-chaired by Jonsie Evans ’95, Kristen Walton Wester ’93, and Mary Engel. They have been hard at work planning for a yearlong series of celebrations. As we commemorate this milestone for our school, we plan to honor our past, celebrate our present, and share a vision for the future. Recognition of our 75th anniversary is also about fostering a deeper sense of community. There will be many ways for you to be involved and share your Country Day story—and you can get started by turning to page 21. You can also read about a special notebook we found in our archives that belonged to our founding head of school, Dr. Thomas Burton. In some ways, the notes he penned in the spring of 1940 are our school’s very first strategic plan. Dr. Burton, and others from his era, represents the legacy of strong, forward-thinking leaders who have helped to put Country Day on such solid footing today. The visionary leadership of our past allows me, the Board, and the administrative team to look forward with confidence. Throughout this issue you’ll see stories that show how we are continuing to live out and implement our current strategic plan. From professional development in design Dr. Thomas Burton, our thinking and teachers delivering innovation in the classroom to founding head of school, seniors who are well-prepared for college and eighth-graders represents the legacy of serving others, we are a school that continues to serve students strong, forward-thinking leaders who have helped well with a constant eye on our mission and values. to put Country Day on such solid footing today.
Sincerely,
Mark Reed Head of School
SUMMER 2016
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