Kent Place Strategic Plan: Empower Girls. Advance the World.

EMPOWER GIRLS. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

KENT PLACE SCHOOL EMPOWERS GIRLS TO BE CONFIDENT, INTELLECTUAL, AND ETHICAL LEADERS WHO ADVANCE THE WORLD. That’s our new mission statement. Along with the strategic plan in front of you, it’s a ringing declaration of what we stand for and where we’re going.

The strategic plan is the result of a two-year development process, drawing on the wisdom and experience of hundreds of Kent Place community members. It’s grounded in research, refined through multiple rounds of revision, and inspired by the life and work of our students, our graduates, and our faculty and staff.

The plan affirms four institutional priorities: learning with purpose, leading with ethics, thriving in community, and investing in one another. These priorities are rooted in the school’s core strengths, enriched by our long history of understanding how high-achieving girls learn best, and deepened by the story that every student brings to our community.

Our new mission statement is audacious. Our new strategic plan allows us to fulfill it and sustain it thoughtfully and collaboratively.

Since 1894, we’ve been dedicated to empowering girls. Starting today, we bring new shape and purpose to that work. The results will be transformative for our students and for the world.

SIMPLY PUT: WHEN WE EMPOWER GIRLS, WE ADVANCE THE WORLD.

THE PLAN

Four interconnected priorities that advance our vision and fulfill our mission

1. LEARNING WITH PURPOSE We’ll transform academic structures and practices to further develop intellectual leaders who think critically and ethically. Our strategy is to enhance the KPS academic program so that it is relevant and challenging; reflects our expertise in the education of girls; makes connections to local and global issues; and fosters personal identity development that strengthens the capacity to lead.

“ I SEE SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES in the future. I can make a difference in STEM, in the humanities, in the arts. No matter where I land, Kent Place has given me the courage and the confidence to achieve great things.” Helen, junior

2. LEADING WITH ETHICS We’ll advance the Ethics Institute and Girls’ Leadership Institute to become renowned K–12 community incubators for developing ethical leaders who take action. Our goal is to cultivate leadership through practical experiences, research, partnerships, and collaborations in service to the holistic development of girls to lead bravely in any context.

Our efforts will serve both KPS and the wider community.

FOR A DETAILED LIST OF THE STEPS WE’RE TAKING, PLEASE VISIT KPSEMPOWER.ORG.

“I’VE LEARNED to be a better leader here. To me, leadership is about empowering others, making them feel that anything is possible.” Nana, sixth grade

3. THRIVING IN COMMUNITY We’ll prioritize a healthy and balanced school climate in which each member of our community can thrive. We know that wellness is a condition for successful learning and leadership — and seek to cultivate and model it at KPS. We will prioritize the social, emotional, physical, and creative development of our learners in and out of the classroom.

4. INVESTING IN ONE ANOTHER We’ll invest in an enduring culture of philanthropy and stewardship with all constituencies to achieve Kent Place’s strategic priorities now and ensure a bright future for generations to come.

Our strategy is to secure investment in the power of a Kent Place education.

“MY FRIEND TAUGHT ME how to go on the monkey bars on the Challenge Playground.

I love being outside with my friends, doing challenging things.” Claire, third grade

“THE STRATEGIC PLAN was developed by people from across the Kent Place community. It gives us a clear vision of future success. The discovery and development of each girl’s potential will make the world a better place.” Anne Grissinger P ’25

“ THIS IS A MOMENT OF TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY. We have an inspiring and actionable road map through four visionary priorities.

This is how we’ll stay relevant for generations to come. Tomorrow couldn’t be brighter.”

Dr. Jennifer C. Galambos, Head of School

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