Norris Baker, father and Director of the Lower School, writes, “I truly believe that if we all stood for what the Holiday Season truly represents, our character and moral fiber would be intact.”

Essay: You Have to Stand for Something . . .

Norris Baker

Joyce HensonJoyce Henson, Director of the Johnson Academic Center and mother of two FCDS alumni, writes, “Working with disappointment provides us an invaluable tool for raising resilient children who meet failure head-on and still find a way to win. Parents can help their children to expect failure in life and consequently find a way to convert this well-known negative into an affirming life lesson.”

Essay: Raising Resilient Children

Lu Anne Wood, Director of Student and Family Advising and mother of three FCDS alumni, writes about the valuable lessons we teach our children and the lessons that they teach us.

Essay: How Much Is Too Much?

Lu Anne Wood

Rebecca ShoreRebecca Shore, Director of Fine Arts, quotes Dr. Barbara Clark from Growing Up Gifted - "At birth, nearly everyone is programmed to be phenomenal."

Essay: The First Day of School

Andrea Matney, Chief Financial Officer, writes about financing quality education.

Essay: The Importance of Finances and the Education of Children

Andrea Matney

Chuck JonesChuck Jones, Director of Middle School and Provost, writes about the needs of teens.

Essay: MTV

Judith Kuhn, Assistant Director of Lower School, shares the wisdom of Kindergarteners.

Essays: A Gift of Time (School Readiness)
           Our Big Words

Judith Kuhn

David BowmanDavid Bowman, Director of Faculty Recruiting, speaks of the importance of recruiting the right people.

Essay: The Importance of Recruiting Great People in Schools

Anne Taite Austin, Schools Attuned Site Director, speaks of the importance of treating students as individuals.

Essay: I Used to Think; Now I Think

AnneTaite Austin