Healthy boundaries booklet (April 2017)

April 2017

Emma Willard School’s Commitment to Safety, Respect, Well-Being and Leadership

Our Values

From its inception in 1814, Emma Willard School has long championed the education of young women. True to our founder’s vision, we proudly foster in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world. Paramount and central to that mission continues to be the health, well-being and safety of our students as we educate and prepare them to become future leaders. This is as important now as ever.

Our Perspective on Past Incidents We acknowledge that there have been past incidents of sexual abuse at Emma Willard School and we feel grief and compassion for anyone who has suffered as a result. We regret that our entire community has had to come to terms with the painful recognition that these events occurred at our school. Most importantly, we have learned from this heartbreaking process and are resolute in continuing to learn from it. The school has re-examined and strengthened our policies, procedures and curricula. But we are committed to doing more. Emma Willard School is undertaking a major initiative in order to lead and change the conversation and the culture when it comes to sexual abuse at preparatory schools. This is a deliberate, systematic and long-term commitment that we are making. As you will note in the following pages, we have already taken action and will continue to make progress over the coming months and years. We vow to keep our community informed along the way.

Our Commitments • Empower and provide survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct with a safe forum to express themselves as well as provide recovery support and resources.

• Provide transparency in terms of historical cases of abuse at the school.

• Foster a culture of respect, safety and well-being at Emma Willard School where advances from an adult toward a student are not tolerated and no student suffers retaliation for reporting.

• Create open dialogue, awareness and prevention around the issue of sexual abuse. This includes working with both outside experts and members within our community (students, parents, faculty, staff and alumnae).

• Create and implement the appropriate, definitive policies, procedures and systems for preventing, reporting, investigating and addressing cases of sexual abuse.

• Educate and train our community, including students, alumnae, faculty and staff, and incorporate this important topic into our curricula.

• Become a leader in helping other secondary schools to learn from our experience and teach students about the issue of sexual abuse with an eye for postgraduate awareness and safety.

• Create a reporting system that serves as a model and example for other preparatory schools.

Cozen O’Connor Investigation The school hired child protection experts Leslie Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, who were at that time with law firm Pepper Hamilton, to conduct an investigation to cover sexual assault incidents at the school from any era reported to them.

In February of 2017, Gomez and Smith left the Pepper Hamilton law firm to join Cozen O’Connor. The investigators were able to seamlessly continue their work with our school at Cozen O’Connor. Gomez and Smith are experts in their fields, and have trusted relationships with our alumnae and community. We look to their thorough report as a way to inform us where vulnerabilities in school policies and procedures previously existed. Emma Willard School is committed to the ongoing work surrounding sexual misconduct and abuse and are grateful for the extensive work of Gomez and Smith.

The report will be made available to our community at emmawillard.org/ healthyboundaries at the completion of the investigation.

Culture of Respect Emma Willard School is the first high school to engage the organization Culture of Respect to assist the school in its endeavors to ensure that the school is following best practices in responding to and preventing sexual abuse on campus.

Work with the advocacy organization began in late fall of 2016.

After learning of past sexual abuse, the school began to review policies, protocol and procedures. Experts recommend that schools also engage outside resources in their assessments, and administrators had heard positive things about Culture of Respect’s work.

In 2013, John Fifield and Sandi Haber Fifield, Emma class of ‘74, were the parents of college-aged students and were “alarmed by the high rate of sexual assault on college campuses and the lack of comprehensive resources for survivors, students, administrators and parents trying to respond to and prevent incidents of campus sexual assault.”

They brought together a team of public health and violence prevention researchers from New York University and Columbia University and experts in the fields of research, prevention education, health support, legal issues, violence prevention, higher education policy, outreach, advocacy, and campus activism to develop the CORE Blueprint and cultureofrespect.org. Culture of Respect is the first organization to bring all of these practices together and make them available in one location. Early founding support for Culture of Respect

was provided by countless individuals, Williams College, and a grant from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Additional support came from Founding Supporters Denison University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Core Supporters, Kenyon College, Macalester College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Sewanee, The University of the South.

2. Clear policies on misconduct, investigation, adjudication, and sanctions

In 2016, Culture of Respect officially became part of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, allowing Culture of Respect to bring critical programming and a genuine and sustained solution to campus sexual assault to the greatest number of institutions and students. Working with all stakeholders on a comprehensive approach to achieve on-the-ground change, Culture of Respect is leading a cultural shift to eliminate campus sexual violence.

Culture of Respect’s program requires that schools create a Core Leadership Team, undergo an evaluation, create a 60-day action plan, and then re-assess.

At the heart of Culture of Respect’s programming is the CORE Blueprint, the program’s guiding document.

It is designed to engage students, parents, faculty, administrators, health professionals, athletes, and other campus stakeholders in implementing practices and policies that shift the culture to one free from sexual violence.

The six pillars of the CORE Blueprint are: 1.

Survivor support with options on reporting

3. Multi-tiered education for the entire campus 4. Public disclosure of statistics 5. School-wide mobilization with student groups and leaders 6. Ongoing self-assessment

Emma Willard School’s Core Leadership Team is made up of 18 members of the Emma community including the head of school, two senior administrators, five faculty members, two health care professionals, six students, one parent and one alumna from the AATF. Following the Culture of Respect recommendations, the group has reviewed language in the community handbook Fine Print to ensure that it reflects best practices surrounding the prevention and reporting of sexual assault.

The team has also completed an assessment of the school and reviewed the results using the six pillars as a guide.

Emma Willard School looks forward to the continued work with Culture of Respect and the school is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its entire community.

Alumnae Advisory Task Force (AATF) In January of 2017 Elisabeth LeFort, ‘74, Chair, Board of Trustees and Kimberly S. Jones, ‘84, Chair, Alumnae Advisory Task Force jointly released a letter to the Emma community about the recent work from the AATF: “Last fall, the Board of Trustees asked that a volunteer group be formed, composed of alumnae with expertise and commitment to the issue of sexual assault. The Alumnae Advisory Task Force (“AATF”) was charged with reviewing the policies and practices in place at our school regarding the education, prevention and reporting of sexual abuse and misconduct. The Board asked that the AATF evaluate and, in a final report to the board and community, make recommendations that bolster the safety of all. The AATF gave an interim report to the Board of Trustees at the January 2017 Board meeting. A final report is expected in the early spring.

The AATF was tasked with review and guidance in the following areas: (a) school policies and practices in regards to sexual harassment and abuse; (b) the employee and student handbooks; and (c) act as a liaison between the school’s administration, faculty and students, as appropriate or necessary. While the AATF has been providing recommendations and feedback since its formation in August 2016, this report represents a brief encapsulation of their work to date and current recommendations of greatest concern regarding: Emma Willard School’s history and contextualization of sexual assault; current practices; and future reputation as a leader in training young women to recognize and combat the rape culture and sexual violence.

The interim report will be followed by a final report to the Board of Trustees this spring, which will be shared with the Emma Willard School Community.”

View the AATF presentation at emmawillard.org/healthyboundaries

EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL HEALTHY BOUNDARIES INITIATIVES: 2014-2017

2014 DECEMBER Engagement by Head of School Trudy Hall with Leslie M. Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, then of law firm Pepper Hamilton begins. The child protection experts are hired to investigate claims brought forward by two former students and to interview the women.

2016

2017

JANUARY LeFort requests a briefing of past events from Gomez and Smith.

Hall announces retirement.

JANUARY Administrators participate in New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) conference titled, “Sex, Gender and Sexuality: Educating Students, Supporting Families, and Creating Safer School Communities.”

AATF reports to Board of Trustees preliminary findings.

Campus-wide security system updated, lock system for all doors installed and identification cards distributed amongst students, faculty and staff.

Faculty/Staff safety drills and training introduced.

Police meet with faculty and staff for safety training.

Lookout Management publishes survey results on parent and student safety and confidence measurements.

CoR and Campus Leadership Team complete school assessment.

READY Center, a wellness and safety-focused meditation and outreach room opens.

FEBRUARY Gomez and Smith provide LeFort with comprehensive report detailing past engagement. Groesbeck is informed at this time.

APRIL School releases internal article about sexual abuse issues sweeping the country.

Admin team participates in National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) training: “Preventing and Investigating Educator Sexual Misconduct.”

Attorney for an Emma alumna sends a letter to Emma Willard School, stating that alumna had been assaulted in 1998 by a former employee.

2015 FEBRUARY Pepper Hamilton interviews of two former alumnae in process.

MAY Gomez and Smith report to Board with preliminary findings. Recommend a community letter be sent. Conversations between the two alumnae and Head Trudy Hall continue.

Outside experts advise Trudy Hall to not send community letter at the time.

AUGUST One alumna retains attorney, communications between school and investigators halt.

OCTOBER Hall takes leave of absence but continues to oversee conversations with one survivor.

Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck begins interim post.

Emma Willard School partners with Samaritan Hospital in Troy to prevent violence against women.

Anti-abuse poster campaign initiated at school.

Elisabeth (Lisa) Allen LeFort ’72 takes over as new chair of the Board of Trustees.

MAY Attorney advising school in dealing with third report of sexual abuse speaks at Board meeting.

Healthy Boundaries section is added to website: emmawillard.org/healthyboundaries.

Protocol for reporting sexual abuse updated and made available on web and in all handbooks.

School begins conversations with Culture of Respect (CoR).

JUNE LeFort requests that Gomez and Smith initiate an investigation into historical allegations of abuse at Emma Willard School in any decade to the present.

Anonymous email offered by Gomez and Smith as additional reporting mechanism.

First and second community letters sent out digitally to all constituents regarding allegations of historic sexual abuse at Emma Willard School.

JULY Healthy Boundaries update included in e-newsletter.

Third and fourth community letters sent out digitally to all constituents.

Gomez and Smith offer webinar for concerned constituents.

LeFort and Groesbeck meet with The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in New York City.

AUGUST Administrators participate in The School Policy Institute on Cyber and Sexual Misconduct at Elmira College.

Recent graduate activists meet with Director of Student Life and Dean of Students and Wellbeing to discuss campus mental health support.

Administrators meet with Troy Police Department to discuss best reporting and prevention practices.

NAIS expert Linda Johnson holds faculty/staff training on appropriate boundaries.

Johnson follows up with alumnae town hall.

Re-broadcast of Gomez and Smith webinar.

Updates community handbook Fine Print distributed to students and parents on Opening Day. CoR 60-day action plan begins at school.

Alumnae Advisory Task Force (AATF) formed.

SEPTEMBER First Healthy Boundaries booklet created.

Mandatory education session for students held with faculty and advisors.

Town hall held with students to discuss sexual abuse at the school.

Letter to alumnae and parents is sent out digitally.

Dean of Students role expanded to focus on well-being and include sexual assault prevention education.

Health curriculum expanded to include more discussion around healthy relationships.

Accessibility to health care practitioners expanded on campus.

Education for Proctors and Peer Educators strengthened to include sexual assault and misconduct best practices.

Security enhancements include more security guards, an additional receptionist, expanded background checks to include significant others.

FEBRUARY School shares Healthy Boundaries updates via local media.

APRIL Updated mandatory online trainings for faculty/staff. New workshops include: Workplace Harassment Prevention Program for K-12 Schools and Protecting Children Learning Program.

OCTOBER Employee Code of Conduct updated with feedback from NAIS expert Linda Johnson, AATF and the Emma Head’s Council.

Healthy Boundaries booklet distributed during Parent Days. Town hall with adolescent psychologist Laurie Reynolds held for parents.

Fall issue of Signature magazine includes four-page spread about sexual abuse.

AATF returns first round of suggestions for edits to school handbooks.

Troy Detective Aaron Collington holds student-only meeting with seniors.

LeFort and Groesbeck meet with AATF and Alumnae Advisory Council (AAC) to discuss Healthy Boundaries concerns and suggestions.

CoR 60-day action plan completed.

NOVEMBER Lookout Management surveys parents and students to ascertain safety concerns.

Town Hall with students held.

School tests internal anonymous email for reporting purposes.

Front page story, “Questions, Answers, and Communication: Safety at Emma” runs in The Clock, Emma’s student run newspaper.

Emma Willard School officially becomes the first high school to partner with CoR, an advocacy group that seeks to end sexual abuse in school settings.

CoR Campus Leadership Team holds first meeting.

DECEMBER Healthy Boundaries booklet updated and distributed.

Visitor policies updated, new visitor badges designed and implemented.

Dr. Groesbeck attended TABS Workshop: “Responding to Reports of Sexual Abuse of Students, Past and Present - the Convergence of Attitudes and Expectations.”

EMMA WILLARD SCHOOL HEALTHY BOUNDARIES INITIATIVES: 2014-2017

2014 DECEMBER Engagement by Head of School Trudy Hall with Leslie M. Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith, then of law firm Pepper Hamilton begins. The child protection experts are hired to investigate claims brought forward by two former students and to interview the women.

2016

2017

JANUARY LeFort requests a briefing of past events from Gomez and Smith.

Hall announces retirement.

JANUARY Administrators participate in New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) conference titled, “Sex, Gender and Sexuality: Educating Students, Supporting Families, and Creating Safer School Communities.”

AATF reports to Board of Trustees preliminary findings.

Campus-wide security system updated, lock system for all doors installed and identification cards distributed amongst students, faculty and staff.

Faculty/Staff safety drills and training introduced.

Police meet with faculty and staff for safety training.

Lookout Management publishes survey results on parent and student safety and confidence measurements.

CoR and Campus Leadership Team complete school assessment.

READY Center, a wellness and safety-focused meditation and outreach room opens.

FEBRUARY Gomez and Smith provide LeFort with comprehensive report detailing past engagement. Groesbeck is informed at this time.

APRIL School releases internal article about sexual abuse issues sweeping the country.

Admin team participates in National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) training: “Preventing and Investigating Educator Sexual Misconduct.”

Attorney for an Emma alumna sends a letter to Emma Willard School, stating that alumna had been assaulted in 1998 by a former employee.

2015 FEBRUARY Pepper Hamilton interviews of two former alumnae in process.

MAY Gomez and Smith report to Board with preliminary findings. Recommend a community letter be sent. Conversations between the two alumnae and Head Trudy Hall continue.

Outside experts advise Trudy Hall to not send community letter at the time.

AUGUST One alumna retains attorney, communications between school and investigators halt.

OCTOBER Hall takes leave of absence but continues to oversee conversations with one survivor.

Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck begins interim post.

Emma Willard School partners with Samaritan Hospital in Troy to prevent violence against women.

Anti-abuse poster campaign initiated at school.

Elisabeth (Lisa) Allen LeFort ’72 takes over as new chair of the Board of Trustees.

MAY Attorney advising school in dealing with third report of sexual abuse speaks at Board meeting.

Healthy Boundaries section is added to website: emmawillard.org/healthyboundaries.

Protocol for reporting sexual abuse updated and made available on web and in all handbooks.

School begins conversations with Culture of Respect (CoR).

JUNE LeFort requests that Gomez and Smith initiate an investigation into historical allegations of abuse at Emma Willard School in any decade to the present.

Anonymous email offered by Gomez and Smith as additional reporting mechanism.

First and second community letters sent out digitally to all constituents regarding allegations of historic sexual abuse at Emma Willard School.

JULY Healthy Boundaries update included in e-newsletter.

Third and fourth community letters sent out digitally to all constituents.

Gomez and Smith offer webinar for concerned constituents.

LeFort and Groesbeck meet with The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in New York City.

AUGUST Administrators participate in The School Policy Institute on Cyber and Sexual Misconduct at Elmira College.

Recent graduate activists meet with Director of Student Life and Dean of Students and Wellbeing to discuss campus mental health support.

Administrators meet with Troy Police Department to discuss best reporting and prevention practices.

NAIS expert Linda Johnson holds faculty/staff training on appropriate boundaries.

Johnson follows up with alumnae town hall.

Re-broadcast of Gomez and Smith webinar.

Updates community handbook Fine Print distributed to students and parents on Opening Day. CoR 60-day action plan begins at school.

Alumnae Advisory Task Force (AATF) formed.

SEPTEMBER First Healthy Boundaries booklet created.

Mandatory education session for students held with faculty and advisors.

Town hall held with students to discuss sexual abuse at the school.

Letter to alumnae and parents is sent out digitally.

Dean of Students role expanded to focus on well-being and include sexual assault prevention education.

Health curriculum expanded to include more discussion around healthy relationships.

Accessibility to health care practitioners expanded on campus.

Education for Proctors and Peer Educators strengthened to include sexual assault and misconduct best practices.

Security enhancements include more security guards, an additional receptionist, expanded background checks to include significant others.

FEBRUARY School shares Healthy Boundaries updates via local media.

APRIL Updated mandatory online trainings for faculty/staff. New workshops include: Workplace Harassment Prevention Program for K-12 Schools and Protecting Children Learning Program.

OCTOBER Employee Code of Conduct updated with feedback from NAIS expert Linda Johnson, AATF and the Emma Head’s Council.

Healthy Boundaries booklet distributed during Parent Days. Town hall with adolescent psychologist Laurie Reynolds held for parents.

Fall issue of Signature magazine includes four-page spread about sexual abuse.

AATF returns first round of suggestions for edits to school handbooks.

Troy Detective Aaron Collington holds student-only meeting with seniors.

LeFort and Groesbeck meet with AATF and Alumnae Advisory Council (AAC) to discuss Healthy Boundaries concerns and suggestions.

CoR 60-day action plan completed.

NOVEMBER Lookout Management surveys parents and students to ascertain safety concerns.

Town Hall with students held.

School tests internal anonymous email for reporting purposes.

Front page story, “Questions, Answers, and Communication: Safety at Emma” runs in The Clock, Emma’s student run newspaper.

Emma Willard School officially becomes the first high school to partner with CoR, an advocacy group that seeks to end sexual abuse in school settings.

CoR Campus Leadership Team holds first meeting.

DECEMBER Healthy Boundaries booklet updated and distributed.

Visitor policies updated, new visitor badges designed and implemented.

Dr. Groesbeck attended TABS Workshop: “Responding to Reports of Sexual Abuse of Students, Past and Present - the Convergence of Attitudes and Expectations.”

Additional Resources, Training and Constituent Support Revised Policies – We have incorporated new procedures and protocols for reporting sexual abuse into Fine Print, the student handbook and into our Employee Handbook. The handbooks are continually being updated based on suggestions from Culture of Respect, task forces, committees, and community feedback in addition to other expert and legal advice. We will continue to update the handbook with a constant commitment to best practices.

Enhanced Code of Conduct – In Fall of 2016 the Employee Code of Conduct was updated with feedback from NAIS expert Linda Johnson, the AATF, and the Emma Head’s Council.

Newly included Healthy Boundaries standards provide additional clarity to the policies that are already in the

employee handbook.

Faculty/Staff Training – Updated mandatory online trainings for faculty/ staff. New workshops include: Workplace Harassment Prevention Program for K-12 Schools and Protecting Children Learning Program.

Parent Relations – The school has appointed a senior administrator to oversee current parent relations and engagement. The Head of Enrollment Management is the point of contact for parents to express concerns and voice opinions on issues not pertaining to academics. Parents also use the school’s strong advisor system. The Head of Enrollment Management is an instant responder and supports parents through their transition to the school and

throughout their daughters’ time at Emma Willard School.

The Admissions team has been fully briefed and trained to respond to all prospective families and inquiries.

The team understands the culture of the school and the myriad ways in which girls are educated about healthy boundaries. The team will effectively convey the safe practices of the school to prospective families.

In addition, all tour guides have an understanding of the importance of strong communication with the admissions teams and will relay any concerns if raised on a tour. This will allow the team to better understand the safety needs and concerns of families seeking admission to the school.

Alumnae Education - Alumnae play an important role in the success of our commitments to open dialogue, education, awareness, and prevention.

Thoughtful engagement with alumnae builds a stronger alumnae network, which strengthens our ability to support the school’s mission. We engage with our alumnae both on and off campus in many formal and informal settings and through diverse communications channels. The Advancement team, and all faculty and staff who participate in alumnae events, are fully briefed to respond to questions and to offer pathways for further dialogue and education. Training has included how to address concerns of past sexual abuse and current policies and procedures.

Alumnae have 24/7 access through alumnae@emmawillard.org and 1-866833-1814 to express concerns and ideas, and to request information.

Members of the Alumnae Association Council are encouraged to engage alumnae and students across a variety of programs. The Emma Willard School Board Chair and Head of School met with the Alumnae Association Council over the course of the board weekend in October, 2016 to hear feedback and address concerns regarding the school’s initiatives and responses to past sexual abuse.

Acclimating and Initiating Ninth Grade Students to Health Center Staff – All freshman toured the health center this year to meet with all nurses and school psychologists to establish relationships with health professionals and facilities. All new incoming students took the tour.

More Accessibility to Private Practitioners – In addition to our regular health care staff, a private practitioner dedicates one day per week at the school for private practice allowing students who need resources beyond school care.

Previously, students who needed additional services had to leave campus for services. Next year funding will provide for a 5-day practitioner.

Strengthened Education for Proctors and Peer Educators – We strengthened the focus of these groups so that the existing support mechanisms include preparation on how to recognize and prevent sexual assault and misconduct, and how to report it.

Student Welfare Committee – The Committee now meets twice weekly to discuss student and faculty issues. Members of the community

are encouraged to bring students’ names or general issues forward for discussion through a general email - swc@emmawillard.org. The Committee is convened by the Dean of Students and Wellbeing. Other members include: Academic Dean, Director of Student Life, Head of Enrollment Management, Lead Nurse, Director of Counseling and Health Services, and Coordinator of Learning Support. That report is now brought to the HOS weekly by the Dean of Students and Wellbeing.

Attendance Monitoring System – We carefully track students’ class attendance to ensure all students are accounted for.

Residential Faculty – Residential faculty Evangeline Delgado and Denesha Jones have begun a series of open forums in the resident halls that offer a safe space for students who would like to discuss wellness, diversity, and other topics.

Accessibility of Adults on Campus – Director of Student Life Emily Snyder keeps an open table in the dining hall every week to make herself available to students who may want to discuss sensitive topics in a more

casual, pressure-free setting. Director of Counseling and Health Services Mary Moore held an open door policy for the month of September for students who needed extra discussion following the announcements of past abuse at Emma Willard School.

She continues to hold Mindfulness Mondays, open sessions for anyone in the Emma Willard School community to engage in mindful practices to promote well-being. Mary’s previous program, Chat and Chocolate, has evolved to be more focused. Mary allots extra time each week to meet with students who have self-identified with mental health concerns and who may need additional support.

Parent Education – Emma Willard School parents were invited to a Healthy Boundaries seminar during October’s Parent Days led by adolescent psychologist Laurie Reynolds. The new Healthy Boundaries booklet was distributed personally throughout the weekend.

It is important for parents to be educated on this topic so that they can support their daughters in the present and future. Past parent education has included safe use of social media and research tools.

Healthy Boundaries Resources – We have established a section of our website that is dedicated to information, resources and updates pertaining to safety and well-being

on campus. We continuously update this section which can be accessed at: http://www.emmawillard.org/ healthyboundaries. Notifications for Healthy Boundaries updates are made in our weekly e-newsletter, on our social media channels, and through direct email.

Cozen O’Connor Anonymous Reporting Tool – An anonymous online inquiry tool (https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/Review_EWS) has been established to allow anyone in our community to anonymously report abuse to the Cozen O’Connor investigators. This site has been created as part of Cozen O’Connor’s external review of historical incidents of abuse. Any concerns about current incidents can be reported directly to law enforcement or child protective services, or to the School, who will immediately make the external report. Any information submitted online that raises a possible concern of current abuse will be shared by Cozen O’Connor with the appropriate authorities consistent with New York law.

Culture of Respect Partnership – Emma Willard School is proud to be the first secondary school to adapt Culture of Respect’s prevention programming matrix. It is an NASPAbacked program aimed at educating and providing tools to colleges and universities on how to prevent and

eliminate assault on campus. We have formed a team to provide oversight for this effort and its future action plans. Read more about Culture of Respect at emmawillard.org/healthyboundaries.

READY Center – On-campus wellness and safety-focused meditation and outreach room created for community use.

Reporting Policy Reviewed – The School’s mandated reporting policy was reviewed against policies of public and secondary schools. Emma Willard School policies surpass private school standards and align with best practices.

For More Information Contact: Emma Willard School

Leslie Gomez

Troy New York Police Department

285 Pawling Ave. Troy, NY 12180 518-833-1300 Emmawillard.org

Cozen O’Connor 1650 Market Street One Liberty Place, Suite 2800 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 215-665-5546 lgomez@cozen.com

55 State St. Troy, NY 12180 518-270-4411

Lisa McGrath Head of Talent Management and Human Relations 518-833-1367

Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck Head of School Interim 518-833-1301

Gina Maisto Smith Cozen O’Connor 1650 Market Street One Liberty Place, Suite 2800 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799 215-665-5540 gmsmith@cozen.com

Honoring its founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.