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 . . .

Joyce Henson, Director of the Middle School 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

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

Essay: The Importance of Finances and the Education of Children

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

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

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

Essay: The Importance of Recruiting Great People in Schools