CELEBRATIONS
The Gift of The Classroom of The Future “Truly, we believe in education that underscores thought outside of books,” Brian said. “Creativity, freedom of expression, practical lessons generated from classroom work and studies, all emphasize the development of young adults to be willing and eager to face life’s opportunities and obstacles. Wellington provides the education required for the world today.”
BRIAN KELLEHER, ELLIE KELLEHER ‘18, BARBARA RAE
Kellehers Kick Off Project
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he supportive, collegial environment at Wellington has always impressed Brian Kelleher and Barbara Rae P ’18. From the time their daughter Ellie ’18 began at the school in prekindergarten, the Kellehers have appreciated the school’s strong sense of community centered around educating the whole child and using challenging curriculum to encourage students to think for themselves.
Manley Family Invests in the Future
Ted and Carol Manley P ’21 ’24 are committed to investing in Wellington. After deciding on the school for their children Evan ’21 and Gigi ’24 because of its diverse community and forward-thinking curriculum, the Manleys consider giving back a crucial component to Wellington’s success. “Wellington is really hitting its stride,” Ted said. “Because of its relative youth, it is exciting to invest in Wellington’s development.” When the school began designing a “Classroom of the Future” to encourage student engagement, the Manleys helped make the project a reality by making a major gift to Wellington. Their generous donation will help purchase furniture for a new, dynamic learning environment. 24 • WELLINGTON MAGAZINE
The Kellehers recognized the intrinsic need for learning spaces at the school that exemplify its forward-thinking mission. To continue to be at the forefront of education, Wellington must also continue to evolve as a campus. With the generous financial support of the Kellehers, the school has been able to design a “Classroom of the Future” in which students will work in an environment that promotes more highly engaged learning. With chairs that can easily roll into clusters for small group gatherings and tables with integrated monitors that provide instant access to expert online knowledge, the classroom will closely resemble a 21st century work environment. Even after the building of the new school, the Kellehers understood the needs of Wellington were not completely met. They wanted to make an additional major gift that would help continue the work and improvement that had started several years ago. “To quote a friend of mine,” Brian said, “A truly great school needs a truly great facility.’ We hope that others will believe the same, now and in the future.”
“This furniture will add a new dimension to the investment Wellington has already made in building the new school. By making classrooms more agile and better integrated with technology, it will enhance the learning experience of Wellington students. We think it will be a great addition. Making Wellington a philanthropic priority is satisfying in so many ways.”
GIGI ‘24, TED, EVAN ‘21, AND CAROL MANLEY