Good News Magazine - Winter 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL MAGAZINE

REFLECTIONS from the Head of School

Dr. Julie McLeod

Light

On Saturday, Oct. 14, there was an annular solar eclipse visible in Dallas. Many of our families used special eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors to safely view the eclipse. As a relatively rare occurrence when the light of the sun is blocked, we all make plans in advance to see the exciting phenomenon with our own eyes.

Light is important to us as human beings. Sunlight reminds us when to wake up and when to go to sleep. Sunlight can also help us regulate our mood.

God used our dependence on light as an important analogy in Matthew. Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

Light is this year’s theme at Good Shepherd, and also an important theme in the Bible.

In fact, the Bible talks about light over 260 times! Sometimes in the Bible, God is referred to as light. Sometimes, Jesus is referred to as light. We are also the light!

In my chapel talk this year, I shared with students that since they are children of God, they also have the light of God. It is important that they let their light shine. No one turns on a light and then hides it! God doesn’t want them to hide their light either. God wants their light to shine, their parents want their light to shine, their teachers want their light to shine, and I want their light to shine! How might they make sure there is never an eclipse to block the light within them?

THE WISDOM behind social-emotional learning in middle school physical education

First-year physical education teacher, Wisdom Bethel, believes that investing in our youth’s social-emotional learning during the various stages of adolescence cannot be overstated.

“It’scriticalbecauseitimpacts students' future success both in and outside of school.”

As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse’s (UWL) Adapted Physical Education masters program, Coach Wisdom researched how to incorporate social-emotional learning into physical education classes for middle school students with disabilities.

This past October, Coach Wisdom was invited to present his graduate research at the Wisconsin Health and Physical Educators state conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

During the conference, he spent time with his UWL program directors and professors discussing his position at Good Shepherd and how he intends to use his research moving forward. He also took time to mentor new

cohorts on the importance of research and adding value to what physical educators do by sharing their experiences with others.

“Attheconference,therewereso manyawesomeseminarsledby professionalsandstudentsthatItook valuableinformationfromandplan touseatGSES.Beingabletopresent mywork,seeoldcolleagues,andhave anopportunitytohelpotherswhoare goingthroughwhatIjustwentthrough wasalifechangingexperience!”

SEL IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Social-emotional learning (SEL) has five core competencies according to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL): self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Understanding each competency ensures students are equipped to lead happy, fulfilling, and positive lives.

A core practice of SEL is building and strengthening the mind-body connection. Physical education classes are no longer the classes of yore - with memories of painful dodgeball games and anxiety of being picked last for a team.

PE departments are instead leveraging SEL to help build awareness in students around the connection between physical and mental health, learning how to navigate successes and failures, working with peers on a team, and discovering how to recognize emotions in their bodies.

“Physicaleducationteachershave theopportunitytobuildrelationships withstudentsoverthespanof multipleyears,soitisimportantwe doourparttoteachtheseskills.”

WisdomBethelattheWisconsinHealthandPhysicalEducatorsstateconference

SHAPING STUDENT FUTURES

The Society of Health and Physical Educators, (SHAPE America), an organization that provides support to professionals in health, physical education, recreation, and dance, has developed national standards and guidelines for K-12 education. These SHAPE America standards focus on the three domains of learning: cognitive – mental knowledge of movement; psychomotor – motor skills and coordination; and affective – interest, attitude, and values.

From Coach Wisdom’s perspective, the psychomotor and cognitive skills are too heavily weighted in student grading, as many PE teachers neglect how important the affective domain is to student learning and self-growth. To combat this, he researched and created five instant activities PE teachers could use to incorporate social-emotional learning into their curriculum:

Read, React, Adapt

• The students are shown different situations where they must observe what is going on, make the right decision based on what they observe, and adjust to what they decide to do.

Changing Faces

• The teacher shows different facial expressions and has the children mimic them while explaining why these “changing faces” occur.

Community, Commenting, and Compassion

• Students are provided with explanations of what it means to be a part of a community, how to comment/give feedback appropriately, and how to respect those who may be different/going through a rough time.

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• The teacher explains what it means for students to manage their emotions. Students are given a variety of situations to respond to, both internally and externally, that could cause many different emotions.

Survivors

• Students give encouragement, show what active listening is like, and respect others no matter their differences, while working together as a team.

Encouraging students to work together - regardless of physical or intellectual differences - can prevent bullying, low self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation.

THE CHALLENGE TO FEEL

Good Shepherd’s Middle School students are being taught teamwork, how to control their emotions, problem-solving, and to accept differences of others through Coach Wisdom’s instant activities.

During his first semester, Coach Wisdom challenged students to express their emotions immediately when starting PE class by using a feelings chart posted on the locker room door, and high fiving the “How Do I Feel Right Now” poster inside the gym which corresponds to their current mood.

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Being able to help students understand how and why they are feeling certain emotions as well as being a support system for students is what drives Coach Wisdom to do what he does every day. to do what he does every day.

Coach Wisdom’s goal is to show that instant activities are beneficial not just to students with disabilities but to students of all abilities.

A veteran of the United States Army, Coach Wisdom is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Along with his teaching duties, he serves as a coach to the GSES football and girls’ basketball teams. He will be presenting his research and five instant activities at the SHAPE America national conference in Cleveland, Ohio, Mar. 12-16. His research and instant activities can be seen using the QR code below.

MEET THE COUGARS catching up with the newest additions to our gses family

At the start of the 2023-24 school year, we were privileged to welcome a new group of exceptional employees to Good Shepherd, each contributing their unique talents and experiences to our dynamic community. As we eagerly embark upon 2024, preparing for a new year filled with learning, service, and leadership, we are delighted to check in on some of the newest members of our esteemed faculty and staff. Here’s to a year of shared success, growth, and unwavering dedication to fostering an environment where every member of our community is able to thrive!

Caroline Ratley KindergartenTeacher

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

I love how supportive the entire Early Childhood team is. Everyone has been so helpful and encouraging, and has helped make the transition so smooth and easy.

Wisdom Bethel

PhysicalEducationTeacher

What has surprised you the most during your first year working at Good Shepherd?

How awesome the parents are! I have never felt so respected and honored for the work that I do.

Lily Ruble Director of Curriculum

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

What I love most is that each day is different. One day I might be in a full-day curriculum retreat, and another day I might be working with students on a research project. I love that in this role I am able to support the faculty, but also build relationships with students. I also appreciate that at Good Shepherd I have the opportunity to work alongside devoted and caring individuals.

What compelled you to join Good Shepherd Episcopal School?

The opportunity to be a part of a community that supports and values their teachers and music education for their students. I’m so happy to be here!

What has been your favorite Good Shepherd tradition thus far and why?

Blessing of the Animals is definitely one of my favorite traditions. I love meeting the “whole” family, pets included. The event is such a loud mixture of giggles, barks, and blessings. It truly embodies the spirit of St. Francis.

CiCi Petty Fifth Grade LanguageArtsTeacher

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

The people; absolutely everyone is warm, welcoming, and supportive!

Kristin Jarrett EmployeeRecruitment& RetentionManager

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

I have loved how everyone is so supportive and truly wants you to succeed; it’s heartwarming to be a part of such a close-knit community. It’s been such a welcoming environment.

Stephanie Moncrieff EarlyChildhood& LowerSchoolChaplain

Kristi Gleason Middle School Music Teacher

Britney Tyner Advancement Data Administrator

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

My love for this job is two-fold: the awe-inspiring group of women I am lucky to office with (Lily Ruble, Rachel Michell, and Laura Cole!) and the conversations I get to be a part of daily, as well as the support I’ve received since my very first day at Good Shepherd. I have never felt so visible and valued in a role, and the community here has made it all too easy to want to improve myself in as many ways as possible.

Audrey Vlk Primer Associate Teacher

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

What I love most about my job at Good Shepherd is the community here; the community includes the students, parents, and faculty. I truly feel admired, loved, and respected by all. I have met some of the hardest working people who genuinely want to see you succeed and want to mentor you.

Allison Dickson

Third Grade Teacher

What do you love most about your job at Good Shepherd?

I love the purpose this job gives me. I love the stimulation I get; the drive it’s given me. But mostly, I love the people! The students make me laugh and challenge me, and the staff are so supportive and fun. I love my team: being able to bounce ideas off each other, share thoughts, and work together to do the best we can for the students here.

Alexandra Swartz Permanent Middle School Substitute

What compelled you to join Good Shepherd Episcopal School?

I was so drawn to Good Shepherd’s strong academics and community. The school places a lot of emphasis not only on its classes, but also cultivating its students into wellrounded individuals. Good Shepherd provides its students with plenty of opportunities to grow and lead such as Classroom of the Earth trips, community service offerings, grade-level programs, and much more. Also, as a parent to four children at Good Shepherd (two in Lower School and two in PDO), it has been great to closely witness the caring and enriched learning environment that my children are a part of.

Rachel Michell Assistant Director of Advancement

What compelled you to join Good Shepherd Episcopal School?

As an alumnus, Good Shepherd will always represent such a special place with great memories from my childhood. I’m excited to be back on campus and for the opportunity to work with our incredible Advancement Team! With many exciting things to come, I’m looking forward to new experiences and grateful to return to a community that I cherish.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP celebrating the campus-wide impact of gspo support

You’ve been buying GSES Carnival tickets for years. You order closets-worth of spiritwear and uniform items from the GSPO Spirit Store and Used Uniform Closet. You attend the auction and bid on items, and religiously buy Candy Grams every February. Your business even opted in on a pricey corporate sponsorship!

Have you ever wondered where all the money GSPO raises actually goes? This year, and for the next four years, all funds raised by GSPO will support the Fit For Our Future comprehensive campaign. But what about the last few years? Where did those funds go? Let’s take a walk down GSPO memory lane…

2017-18

CourtyardTurf&LearningLab

Would you believe that prior to 2018, our beautiful courtyard was often a muddy, unusable space? Due to drainage issues and trampling by little feet, grass never consistently grew. And on the occasion it did, a solid rain would render it more “mud pit” than playing field.

During the 2017-18 school year, GSPO raised enough money from our generous parents to install long-lasting, durable, artificial turf to cover the entire courtyard: a game-changer for school life (no pun intended).

Additionally, that year brought the Middle School Learning Lab to fruition. The GSES Learning Lab provides academic support to

middle school students with an education evaluation, psychoeducational diagnosis, or who academically qualify to help maximize their unique learning potential. Led by Amy Raney and Christina Bell Macher, the duo assist students with homework, test prep, oversight of assignments, planners, and schedules, and serve as a liaison between school and home for students in their program. During the 2017-18 school year, Learning Lab’s first official year on campus, Ms. Raney met with a handful of students (on an as-needed basis) in what is now Keith Pantalion’s classroom. But according to Raney, the need for additional and betterequipped space, and an increase in demand from GSES families was almost immediate.

GSPO stepped in and furnished what is now the official Learning Lab space with moveable chairs, standup desks, tables, noise-cancelling headphones, calculators, and a printer. Today, the Learning Lab has two designated classrooms and is able to serve double the number of students it did in its infancy. It is considered a linchpin in many students’ academic success at GSES.

2018-19

MackeyChapelRemodel

Proceeds from GSPO fundraising efforts in 2018-19 were used to update the seating, flooring, and stage in Mackey Chapel. A dedicated space for the altar was also incorporated into the new design which allows Mackey to better serve a variety of functions including chapel, theater, and meeting space. During the same fundraising school year, current parents were invited to purchase nameplate plaques, which adorn the backs of chairs acquired to replace the chapel’s aging pews. The nameplates continue to honor those generous families for years to come!

2019-20

Nichols Hall Remodel

In 2020, GSES’ Nichols Hall received a facelift, which included moving the main entrance of the school from the Center for Creative Learning (CCL) to Gordon Nichols Hall, where it remains today. The remodel also relocated the Head of School and Admission offices from the CCL to Nichols. The former welcome center was converted into an expanded clinic, opening much-needed educational space in both the Lower and Middle Schools to create two new classrooms for our students. Ultimately, this transformed Nichols Hall into the secure and welcoming entrance you know it as today!

2021-22 Garden & CCL

The focus of GSPO fundraising for the 202122 school year was construction of a new outdoor garden and learning center as well as the addition of innovative and creative learning elements to the CCL lobby. The garden project was pitched to GSPO by GSES administration. They envisioned a better use of existing outdoor space in a way that could provide an oasis for students during their recess time and also an outdoor learning space for all Good Shepherd students, from Early Childhood through Middle School.

A section of the grassy field just north of the existing playground was turfed, and planters were installed, moving the garden space for kindergarten to a safer, more centralized location away from the Northaven Trail. A small pergola was erected to allow students to gather during their outdoor recess time, or collaborate when teachers are able to move learning outdoors.

Given the 2020 Nichols remodel moved the main entrance to the newly renovated Nichols Hall, and the clinic’s expanded footprint in the CCL during COVID, GSPO saw a need to revamp the CCL entry space as it continued to serve as an important crossroads between Lower School and Middle School. According to then-President, Amie Long,

“Aftersolicitingfeedbackfrom FacultyandStaff,wedecidedto purchaselearning‘pods’thatcould beplacedintheCCLtoprovide muchneededmeetingspacefor collaborativeprojects.Thesesoundproof,mobilerooms,completewith lighting,ventilationandpower outlets,allowsmallgroupsof studentstoworktogetheronprojects andprovidequietspaceformeetings. Wealsoaddedasmall‘stage’and uniquelightboardfeaturethathave beenespeciallypopularamongEarly Childhood students.”

These days it is rare to walk through the CCL and not see a child playing on the stage or students hard at work in the learning pods. Both have been unique and highly utilized additions to our campus.

2022-23 CourtyardDeck

Many of you witnessed the construction of the most recent improvement funded by GSPO: the new deck in the northwest corner of the courtyard (outside the Middle School art room). Prior to the deck’s installment, this was unusable space, generally unlandscaped and muddy. According to GSPO President at the time, Kim Cocotos,

“Ourgoal[inbuildingthedeck]was tocreateanoutdoorspacethatcould beusedfordining,teaching,and miscellaneouseventswherespace wasn’tbeingusedwisely.Sincethe turf added so much value to the courtyard,wewantedtoexpand theareatohavemorespacewitha purpose.”

One component of the deck we may not have envisioned? A comfortable seating area to watch the live armadillo races at this year’s GSES Carnival! The new deck is no doubt a valuable and useful addition to our courtyard space.

2023-27

Fit For Our Future ComprehensiveCampaign

GSPO has pledged the next four years of profits to be distributed to the Fit For Our Future campaign. Fit For Our Future is a $10M comprehensive campaign that encompasses three main priorities:

• A new building to house a regulation-size gymnasium and locker rooms

• Upgrades to security and safety throughout the campus

• A dedicated space for Classroom of the Earth

For more information, or to contribute to the Fit For Our Future campaign, please visit fitforourfuture.org or scan the QR code below.

Community& by the numbers

During our annual summer in-service, faculty and staff had the opportunity to kickoff the year by serving with compassion. GSES employees teamed with Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) to fill over 120 backpacks with ageappropriate school supplies for DISD students, setting them up for a successful start to school!

120+ backpacks

Third grade students took a virtual field trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums to learn from an indigenous museum educator who uses artifacts to explore how Wampanoag families established communities and lived before and after the Europeans arrived.

3rd grade

GSES hosted athletes from The University of Texas at Arlington’s (UTA) Movin’ Mavs’ men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams. Athletes discussed their disability, how they define leadership, the importance of living responsibly, and more. Along with speaking and answering student questions, the Movin’ Mavs' athletes and GSES students engaged in friendly free throw competitions.

Third grade students took a virtual field trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums to learn from an actual pilgrim who describes why pilgrims chose to leave England, what the Mayflower journey was like, how it felt to experience the first winter in New England, and what the 1621 harvest feast (known as “the First Thanksgiving") was like.

1621 year:

Students partnered with their community buddies to create 400-plus bookmarks for CPD to brighten the spirits of children in need.

400+ bookmarks

Seventh grade students enrolled in Kindness Class learned how Operation Kindness provides lifesaving care, offers pet adoptions, and operates its interstate transport program. After hearing about volunteer opportunities, students made 20+ rockin’ roller enrichment toys for kittens in the shelter.

20+ kitten toys

Belonging &

GSES sixth grade students joined middle school students from St. Philip’s School and Community Center for a service learning day. Working collaboratively, they bagged produce, stocked the freezer at Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry, cleaned toys and painted the Beautiful Beginnings play area. This partnership offered our students a deeper understanding of empathy, leadership, and teamwork.

Through the framework of physical education classes, Lower and Middle School students had the chance to participate in a six-session dance residency with Dallas Black Dance Theatre, where they explored connections between dance and basic kinesiology.

As a part of their Cultural Parade unit, first grade students sharpened their global awareness skills during a visit with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Elaine Tricoli, Director of International Visitor Programs, spoke with students about working with people from different backgrounds and what it means to be a global citizen.

1st grade

The GSPO Parent Education Series began in the fall of 2022 to offer parents an opportunity to connect and learn about the challenges today's families face. Topics have included stress and the developing brain, social media safety, and overscheduling our children. Over 100 caregivers have attended thus far.

session dance residency

By January 2024, over 150 GSES students have participated in disability awareness programming with To Be Like Me. Through these meaningful interactions, our students will continue to build greater empathy, inclusion, and compassion.

150+ GSES students

Students learned about the life-changing support that Family Gateway provides to families affected by homelessness, and filled/ decorated more than 300 snack bags for families in need.

SHAPING TOMORROW inside the “Fit For Our Future”

comprehensive campaign

FIT FOR OUR FUTURE campaign priorities

Good Shepherd Episcopal School has been an educational cornerstone of the Dallas community for nearly 65 years. With approximately 600 students in Pre-K through 8th grade, our mission is to inspire children to learn with confidence, serve with compassion, and lead with courage.

On Aug. 25, 2023, we announced a comprehensive $10M fundraising campaign, Fit For Our Future

Fit For Our Future will provide a new building for a regulation-size gymnasium and Category 5 storm shelter, dedicated space for Classroom of the Earth (COE), and upgrades to security throughout the campus.

STRENGTH ANew,Regulation-SizeGymnasium

Fit For Our Future will allow Good Shepherd Episcopal School to usher in a new era of excellence for our school community by initiating a building project to replace Trinity Hall Gymnasium, a space that our school has outgrown.

In its place will be a 14,983 square foot building that will house a regulation-size gymnasium with bleachers, locker rooms, offices, and restrooms.

SIZE The new gym will be 10,200 square feet, whereas Trinity Hall – our existing gym – is 6,680 square feet.

PARKING The parking lot at the front of campus will be reconfigured to accommodate the new building.

GYMNASIUM The modern, regulation-sized gymnasium will be used for daily PE classes, sporting events, and school community gatherings with our students, families, and staff.

PRACTICE GYMS The gym can be divided into two practice gyms, allowing multiple PE classes to occur at the same times. The current gym only provides space for one PE class at a time.

SEATING The new gym will have a seating capacity of 600, compared to Trinity Hall which only provides seating for 80 and standing room for 30 at sporting events.

STORM SHELTER The gym will double as a Category 5 Storm Shelter, something required in all newly-built schools.

STEWARDSHIP

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

COE offers opportunities for students to learn, experience, and grow their understanding of nature and their place in the stewardship of the natural world. Students are introduced to the Leave No Trace (LNT) principles throughout their years in the COE program. While LNT has emerged from research on the impact of various human activities and practices in nature, it is expressed through simple and tangible techniques that anyone can follow. We teach LNT practices in our core stewardship philosophy toward caring for our Earth.

During their time at Good Shepherd, our students cumulatively travel over 5,000 miles; they hike over 50 miles, raft 11 miles, and canoe 10 miles. COE teaches students that the world extends beyond the “walls” of our everyday lives.

COE AND FIT FOR OUR FUTURE Fit For Our Future will provide dedicated space for COE, with an improved storage area and classroom workspace, giving students more opportunities to study and discuss their role as stewards of our Earth.

STORAGE Currently, materials are stored in an attic space above the gym, making access and loading difficult. The new remodeled space will have a garage door entrance for loading the COE trailer and built-out dedicated storage.

MEETING SPACE Fit For Our Future will provide a reconfigured classroom-like space inside Clara Hoffman Middle School that will allow for group discussion, excursion planning, mapreading, and many other COE skills students need to learn before setting off on their adventures.

“The broad scope of the Fit For Our Future campaign will enhance academics, athletics, school safety, and COE, thus supporting the development of the body, mind, and spirit of our student body, and allowing our faculty and staff to focus their effort on educating students now and into the future. The GSES Board of Trustees enthusiastically joins our faculty, staff, and the family community in supporting the Fit For Our Future campaign.”

- Bet Todd

Good Shepherd Board of Trustees President, Alumni Parent

SAFETY

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STRENGTHENING OUR CAMPUS The safety of our students and staff is always top priority for GSES administrators. We’re enhancing security across campus by creating a more comprehensive and systematic approach, implementing policies and practices for the creation of a safe and secure school environment. These include:

• A second Dallas Police officer on campus

• Security vehicle for officers on campus

• Internal campus fencing with access controls for eight new gates The GSES campus is designed with buildings surrounding an internal courtyard for recess and class gatherings. It is critical to protect this area with new fencing and access-controlled gates.

• New secured doors for Kincaid Pavilion

• Fob access for Kincaid Pavilion and Mackey Chapel

• New door alarm contacts

• Perimeter fence screen at Kelsoe Cottage (Pre-K) Situated facing Midway Road, our Pre-K outdoor area is fenced in, but visually exposed to a busy, six-lane road. Screening this fence with greenery gives muchneeded privacy for our children at play.

• Integrated access controls with cameras Comprehensive monitoring of all access points on campus is vital to the safety of everyone. Cameras will allow staff to view all visitors before granting access to the school.

• Category 5 Storm Shelter Following guidelines from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the new gym will also be built to serve as a storm shelter accommodating up to 1,600 people.

“As parents, we spend so much time thinking of our children’s current needs and making the best decisions we can to put them in safe places where they can flourish. Our decision to support this campaign was exactly for these reasons. Good Shepherd is our daughter’s educational home away from home and we wanted to support all the school initiatives to continue improving the facilities and security of the school. We feel lucky to be a part of this next chapter for the school and hope you will join us in whatever capacity makes sense for your family!”

- Mica Hopkins Campaign Committee Member, Current Parent

SUCCESS

AnOpportunitytoEnhance,Enrich, andProtectOurCommunity

It has been 15 years since Good Shepherd Episcopal School raised funds to improve our campus. With the school operating on a balanced budget, raising the $10M needed for Fit For Our Future will allow Good Shepherd to take this step without the burden of debt.

STUDENTS STAY SAFE A combination gym and storm shelter ensures GSES meets the latest school safety standards.

ACADEMICS DRIVE THE SCHEDULE Currently, academic classes are scheduled around space for PE. With the new gym, two PE classes can be held at the same time, allowing academics to become the driver of the GSES schedule.

EVERYONE HAS A SEAT A new gym with an increased seating capacity of 600 will accommodate the entire school community for school events, assemblies, and ceremonies.

WE’RE SEEN AT OUR BEST Parents and families visiting the gym for sporting events will see GSES at its best – an improved gym will serve as a selling tool for the school.

REMAINING RELEVANT A modern gym will allow Good Shepherd to remain a relevant independent school option in Dallas.

IMPROVED SPORTING EVENT ENVIRONMENT

An updated gym will not only make for a better facility, but also provide a homecourt advantage that we haven’t previously experienced while hosting athletic contests.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Carmen McMillan

Honorary Chair | Grandparent ’24, ’28

Ben Appleby

Co-Chair | Parent ’27

Calvert Collins-Bratton

Co-Chair | Parent ’28, ’31

Becky Hopkins Trustee

Catherine Bowe

Trustee | Parent ’06

Cecelia Hodges Parent ’24, ’28

Celeste McClatchy Parent ’25, ’29

David Harrel ’96

Super Dads Chair, Alumni Committee Chair | Parent ’30, ’32

Elizabeth Lennox Parent ’24

Elizabeth Todd, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees President | Parent ’03, ’06

Emily Hill ’99 Parent ’32, ’33

Mica Hopkins Parent ’31

Jeremy Lennox Parent ’24

Mace McClatchy Parent ’25, ’29

Paula Hart Trustee | Grandparent ’30, ’31

Robert Candee

Former Trustee | Parent ’99, ’01, Grandparent ’32, ’33

Santiago Jorba Trustee

Shilpa Cagle Trustee, Advancement Committee Chair | Parent ’20, ’24, ’25

“We chose Good Shepherd because of its well-rounded educational philosophy and because of the welcoming school community, and we continue to love our experience in this special school. We have chosen to support the Fit For Our Future campaign not just to transform the gym, but to enhance the heart of the campus for learning, recreational, and communal purposes to benefit future generations of students and their families.”

- Calvert Collins-Bratton Campaign Committee Co-Chair, Current Parent

A LOOK BACK Fall at Good Shepherd

CLASSROOM OF THE EARTH

Fall 2023

2023-24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Elizabeth Todd, Ph.D. President

Paula Hart Vice President Rebekah Gardner Secretary

Sam Hardy Vestry Representative

The Rev. Michael Mills Rector

Dr. Julie McLeod Head of School Ex-Officio Member

Catherine Bowe

Erik Bruno

Shilpa Cagle

Kimberly Cocotos

Tara Flume

Julie Harvey

Becky Hopkins

Libby Jackson

Santiago Jorba

Justin Kimble

John Kukla

Matthew McCabe

Ben Mimmack

Andrea Shurley

Wyn Smith

Jason Winford

2023-24 LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. Julie McLeod Head of School

Laura Cole Director of Advancement

Candie Esch Director of Marketing & Communications

Liz Fleskes Head of Early Childhood

Jessica Grant

Assistant Head of Middle School

Casey Martin Head of Lower School

M. May Director of Community & Belonging

Amanda Medina Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Jennifer Meyers Director of Admission

Lori Rolke Head of Middle School

Lily Ruble Director of Curriculum

Elaine Sanders Director of Administrative Support Services

Catherine Scott Director of Innovation

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

11110 Midway Road

Dallas, Texas 75229-4118

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