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The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development welcomes students to debate and engage in some of our nation's most important policy issues.  Explore with us how  education has been and will continue to be the single greatest contributor to the public good and the nation's future.

Graduate programs include degrees in  counseling and human development; curriculum and pedagogy, educational leadership, human and organizational learning; special education and disability studies; Ph.D. in Education; and joint degrees.

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George Washington University Education School Overview

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University has a rolling application deadline. The application fee for the education program at George Washington University is $0. Its tuition is full-time: $1,870 per credit and part-time: $1,870 per credit. The Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University has 44 full-time faculty on staff with a 3.2:1 adjusted ratio of graduate students to faculty.

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$1,870 per credit

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Post-baccalaureate certificate, master's, education specialist, Ph.D., Ed.D.

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The Graduate School of Education and Human Development offers over 60 programs with unique research and learning opportunities in the heart of the nation’s capital. With Washington DC at your doorstep, countless opportunities are presented to turn classroom conversations into meaningful change.

Choose to intern at the White House, advocate change on Capitol Hill, serve at an international development organization, or sharpen your skills working at a non-profit - you will have the chance to explore, engage, advocate, and transform the conversation. Whether you want to change one life at a time or the nation's course, GSEHD offers you a foundation to excel and succeed. Our alumni go on to become leaders and changemakers in areas such as:

Counseling & Human Development

Prepares you to provide critical counseling care and to become a practitioner, researcher, scholar, and leader in the profession. Whether working with youth, in a clinical setting or in career and workforce development, our variety of programs and specialties will help you contribute to human development and assist a diverse range of communities with the different transitions that occur, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.

Curriculum & Pedagogy

Prepares educators, specialists, and researchers through programs that are interdisciplinary and research-based. Whether you wish to teach elementary or secondary education in the U.S. and internationally, develop expertise in reading and literacy, or prepare for National Board Certification, we have nationally-recognized and nationally-accredited certificate and masters programs for you.

Educational Leadership

Through our curriculum-rich scholarly experience, students integrate theory seamlessly with practice, developing into successful leaders in their fields. Our location in Washington, DC, offers unique opportunities for the integration of real-world experience into education, whether one's interest lies in government work, educational administration, educational technology, cultural institutions, or international education.

Human & Organizational Learning

Human and Organizational Learning focuses on the interrelationships among people, organizations, and learning, while utilizing systematic change processes. Theory, research, and practice are balanced throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to form learning communities to provide collective support, promote action learning, and model a learning culture.

Special Education & Disability Studies

Prepares scholar-leaders to work within clinical settings, schools, and communities to meet the diverse needs of those with disabilities. Our variety of specialized programs span all developmental stages, from birth through young adult. Our programs equip students with the expertise to promote inclusion and equity for all learners, engage in culturally responsive collaboration with families, and implement strength-based and evidence-based interventions.

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Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

The certificate program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s or master’s degree who are interested in focusing on a multi-intervention approach to instructing students with Autism.

Graduates of this program will be able to select and implement evidence-based strategies to support development and learning for children with Autism in the following domains: (1) academic achievement and personalized learning approaches commensurate with developmental and cognitive strengths; this will provide the widest range of options of college and career choices; (2) social skills for navigating the diverse environments in which they live, work, and play; and (3) problem-solving strategies to enable them to respond flexibly and successfully to challenging situations. Graduates will also be able to apply neurodiversity perspectives and disability justice lenses to support disability advocacy, and promote inclusive schools and communities for children with Autism.

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Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to: Office of Graduate Admissions Graduate School of Education and Human Development The George Washington University 2136 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions: [email protected]  ~ 202-994-9283 (phone) ~ 202.994.7207 (fax) 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 15 credits in required courses.

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Through a rich suite of courses and co-curricular experiences, along with the mentorship of exceptional faculty, a degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education prepares you to make a difference in education today.

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Immersive campus experience for aspiring and established educators, leaders, and innovators, with five distinct programs to choose from and rich opportunities to personalize your study and deepen your interests.

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Doctor of Education Leadership

Preparing transformative leaders to have the capacity to guide complex organizations, navigate political environments, and create systemic change in the field of education.

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Training cutting-edge researchers who work across disciplines, generate knowledge, and translate discoveries into transformative policy and practice.

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With deep knowledge of the education field, HGSE faculty members influence current conversations in the media, giving educators and students a much-needed voice for positive change.

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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Kyle Abbott  Director of Professional Development, English, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6793 kabbott@ BA, MA La Salle University

Jaime Zamparelli Abramov Director of Development 215.579.6575 jzabramov@ BS New York University MS University of Pennsylvania

Lino Acosta Grounds Maintenance   215.579.6607 jacosta@

Jō Adachi Painting & Drawing 215.579.6701 jadachi@ BFA University of Notre Dame MFA School of Visual Arts

Kadi Adair Advancement Office Manager 215.579.6570 kadair@ BA Goucher College MA Columbia College Chicago

Brian Adamczyk Private Music Instructor (clarinet) 215.579.6666 [email protected] BA University of the Arts

Thomas Adams Campus Safety  215.579.6606 tadams@

Julian Angulo Language, Dorm Faculty jangulo@ BS University of Puerto Rico MA Eastern University PhD Interamerican University

Tina Argueta  Environmental Services 215.579.6558 targueta@

Ren Armstrong CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Ioanna Bailey  Dorm Faculty 215.579.6761 ibailey@

Mike Bailey Athletic Director for External Affairs & Summer Camp, Coach, Upper Drayton Dorm Head  215.579.6689 mbailey@ BS University of Utah

Que Bailey Athletics, Dorm Faculty, Campus Safety 215.579.6686 qbailey@

Meredith Baldi ’01 History, Service-Learning Coordinator 215.579.6775 mbaldi@ BA Connecticut College MA New York University

Kathleen Ann Bank Interim Associate Director of College Counseling kbank@ BS Bucknell University MS Villanova University

Alyssa Batty FAC Manager, Head Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Coach 215.579.6781 abatty@ BS Wesley College, MS Illinois State University

Matt Beck CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Linda Bee  Theater 215.579.6672 lbee@

Courtney Bejgrowicz English, Peer Leader Coordinator 215.579.6759 cbejgrowicz@

Beth Benson Private Music Instructor (oboe) 215.579.6666 [email protected] BM Florida State University

Deirdre Best Mathematics 215.579.6828 dbest@ BA, MS Mercyhurst University

Amanda Christine Black Barn Worker 215.579.6710 ablack@

Bobby Jo Blattenberger CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Brent Bowers Campus Safety 215.579.6606 bbowers@

Andrea Boyle Nurse 215.579.6715 aboyle@ BS Penn State Abington

Tonyetta Brown Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach 215.579.6688 tbrown@

Evonna Bruner ’99 Director of Learning Center Services 215.579.6771 ebruner@ BA DePauw University

Lazarus Bruner Jr. Dorm Parent lbruner@ BS Point University

Kim Bryant Assistant Dean, Deans Office Manager, Dorm Parent 215.579.6662 kbryant@

Brian Burger CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_services@

Beth Ann Burkmar Director of College Counseling 215.579.6532 baburkmar@ BA University of Delaware MS Ed University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education Certificate, Universidad Complutense Certificate, International House, London, England

Marleine Cadet Edouard  Environmental Services 215.579.6558 mcadetedoua@

Margalite Cadet Joseph  Environmental Services 215.579.6558 mcadetjoseph@

Arianna Cahue Language acahue@ BS Endicott College MA ITESM PhD Universidad Anahuac

Monica Caine Human Resources Generalist 215.579.6503 mcaine@ BS Rider University

Linda Caldwell  Children’s Center  215.579.6561 lcaldwell@

Vince Campellone Grounds Supervisor, Varsity Baseball Coach 215.579.6607 vcampellone@

Emily Carmichael Associate Director of College Counseling 215.579.6537 ecarmichael@ BA Eckerd College ME Northern Arizona University

Alejandra Carranza School Counselor 215.579.6730 acarranza@ BA University of Wisconsin MS University of Pennsylvania

Kelliann Carroll  Associate Director of Admission 215.579.6518 kcarroll@ BS Northeastern University MS Ed University of Pennsylvania

Dan Chamberlin Private Music Instructor (bass, guitar) 215.579.6672 [email protected]

Asialee Chanda CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Dennis Chapman Campus Safety 215.579.6606 dchapman@

Terry Christensen  Coach 215.579.6679 tchristensen@ BS Lewis and Clark College MAIS Marylhurst University MS, PhD Oregon State University

Jillian Citrino Nurse 215.579.6715 jcitrino@ BS Temple University

Phil Clampffer Grounds Maintenance 215.579.6607 pclampffer@

Kim Colando ’83 Director of Advancement Strategy 215.579.6577 kcolando@ BA Monmouth University

Chelsea Colatriano Strategic Marketing and Communications Associate 215.579.6567 ccolatriano@ BA Temple University

Tricia Coscia  Library Assistant  215.579.6652 tcoscia@

Gracie Coscia-Collins ’09 Physical Education, Coach, Co-op Coordinator, Dance, Dorm Head (East Main), Student Council Sponsor 215.579.6758 gcoscia@ BFA Temple University

Ariadne Costa English 215.579.6842 acosta@ BA Federal University of Paraiba MA Federal University of Santa Catarina PhD Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Katie Costello Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 kcostello@ BS Western Governor’s University BA Penn State University ADN Bucks County Community College

Jack Coughlin Emergency Services 215.579.6606 jcoughlin@

Scott Crandall Walton Center Technical Director, Theater Arts: Design and Production, Co-Assembly Coordinator 215.579.6750 scrandall@ BA DeSales University

Danette Crockett Human Resources Director 215.579.6505 dcrockett@ BA University of Delaware

Ben Croucher Head of the History Department , Coach 215.579.6769 bcroucher@ BA Siena College MA, ABD State University of New York at Albany

Kalesha Cruz Nurse 215.579.6715 kcruz@

Colleen Crowley Campus Safety Supervisor 215.579.6606 ccrowley@

Christina Cummings Science Teacher ccummings@ BS, MS Saint Joseph’s University

Glenn Curry Sports Information Director, Coach 215.579.6680 gcurry@ BA Temple University

Jeanette Davidson-Flowers Senior Financial Analyst/Budget Specialist, Dorm Parent 215.579.6506 jdflowers@ BA Stanford University MPP Harvard University

Christine Davidyock Advancement Project Manager 215.579.6578 cdavidyock@ BA Rider University

Colleen Davis Admission Interviewer 215.579.6522 cdavis@ BA Pomona College

Hamilton T. Davis Head of the Mathematics Department, Coach 215.579.6822 hdavis@ BA New York University MA University of Virginia

Kevin Davis ’77 Theater Arts: Acting, Religions, Dorm Head (Campbell) 215.579.6671 kdavis@ BFA Emerson College MSEd Hunter College

James Day Private Music Instructor (viola) 215.579.6666 [email protected]

Kevin Deas  Private Music Instructor (voice) 215.579.6666 kdean@ The Julliard School

Bill Demchuk Campus Safety 215.579.6606 bdemchuk@

Nicolas Dillman Associate Director of College Counseling 215.579.6535 ndillman@ BS Boston University, MA Boston College

Mb Duckett Ireland Assistant Head of School for Student and Community Life mduckettireland@ BA Columbia University MA Middlebury College

Cassie Dunkerley Dorm Parent 215.579.6789 cdunkerley@ BA Immaculata University MA West Chester University

Nealon P. Edgar Dorm Parent, Library – Evening Supervisor nedgar@ BA Rowan University

Khadija Elourdi Nurse 215.579.6715 kelourdi@ BSN Western Governors University

Marie-Laure Epaminondas Language, International Student Co-Sponsor 215.579.6742 mepaminonda@ AA Harcum College BA, MA Bryn Mawr College Diplome Institut de l’universite de Londres á Paris

Ely Fall Lacrosse Coach 215.579.6688 efall@

Joyce Falsetti Office Manager, Physical Plant 215.579.6610 jfalsetti@ BS The College of New Jersey

Kai Faris Mathematics, Coach, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6821 kfaris@ BS Haverford College

Robert Fest Science 215.579.6723 rfest@ BS Salisbury University RN Rowan College of Burlington County MS University of Nebraska

Jayme Fleck CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

John Foisy Maintenance Mechanic 215.579.6612 jfoisy@

Maria Frankenfield  Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 mfrankenfield@ BSN Ohio University BA University of Florida MA Temple University

William Freeman Aquatic Specialist 215.579.6699 wfreeman@

Val Fusco Registrar 215.579.6530 vfusco@ BS University of Pennsylvania

Joellen Gillon Director of Student Health and Wellness Services 215.579.6717 jgillon@ BSN LaSalle University MSN Drexel University

Howard Glasser Academic Technology Integrationist 215.579.6801 hglasser@ BA Haverford College MEd Temple University PhD Michigan State University

Tim Gober CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Brad Gragilla Private Music Instructor (piano, voice) 215.579.6666 [email protected] Temple University

Rachel Gramlich Children’s Center 215.579.6561 rgramlich@

Valerie Greaud Mathematics, Learning Center Support, Co-op Coordinator, Assistant Dean 215.579.6815 vgreaud@ BA, MA, PhD Johns Hopkins University

Norman Green CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Maria Gremmel CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Cecilia Grissa JV Girls’ Tennis Coach 215.579.6688 cgrissa@

Pacho Gutierrez ’77 Science, Physical Education, Boys Tennis Head Coach 215.579.6724 pgutierrez@ BA Earlham College

Betty Guzman Environmental Services 215.579.6558 bguzman@

Jose Guzman Environmental Services 215.579.6558 jguzman@

John Hague CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Malia Haines Dorm Parent mhaines@ BS Cairn University

Cynthia Hainsworth  Children’s Center 215.579.6561 chainsworth@ Preschool Child Development Associate Credential

Kwame Hall Private Music Instructor (saxophone) 267.438.8132 khall@

Will Hammerstein ’80 Coach 215.579.6688 whammerstei@

Jessica Harms Director of Alumni Engagement 215.579.6620 jharms@ BA New York University

Mark Harrigan Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC 215.579.6610 mharrigan@

Craig Harris  Campus Safety 215.579.6606 charris@

Elena Harris ’90 Coach eharris@

MacAdoo Harrison-Dixon Sr. Head Football Coach 215.579.6688 mharrisondixon@

Brendan Hartz Private Music Instructor (trombone) 215.579.6672 [email protected] BM, MM The Julliard School

Zoë Hayden IT Support Analyst, Event Technology Coordinator, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6513 zhayden@ BFA Emerson College

Caroline Hedde Director of Counseling Services 215.579.6720 cbruss@ BA, MEd University of Virginia

Sean Heinze CulinArt 215.579.6654

Patrick Henry Plumber 215.579.6610 phenry@

Melissa Higgins Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 mhiggins@ BSN

Michael Hodgin Director of Technology 215.579.6515 mhodgin@ BS Guilford College MCP University of Pennsylvania

Martha Holland Religions, Community Wellness Council Sponsor 215.579.6595 mholland@ BA Mount Holyoke College MA University of Virginia MEd Harvard University

Peter Holland Religions, History, Dorm Faculty, Assistant Dean 215.579.6759 pholland@ BA Boston University MA George Washington University PhD Claremont Graduate University

Tom Hoopes ’83 Religions Department Head, Dorm Head (Orton) 215.579.6656 thoopes@ BA Yale University MEd University of Washington

Sam Houser Head of School 215.579.6525 shouser@ BA Franklin & Marshall College PhD Brown University

Wenjing Huang Chinese Teacher 215.579.6741 whuang@ BA Shanghai University, MA New York University

Shantel Hubert English 215.579.6840 shubert@ BS Temple University MEd Saint Joseph’s University

Rachel Hudson Language, Dorm Parent, Coach rhudson@ BA Westminster College MA Middlebury College

Cheryl Hufnagle Executive Assistant – Head of School Office 215.579.6525 chufnagle@ BS New York University MA Villanova University

Brandon Hullings  Aquatics Director 215.579.6687 bhullings@ BA Denison University

Kristin Hurst  Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 khurst@ BSN, MS

Becky Hutchins Interim Science Department Head 215.579.6721 bhutchins@ BA Mount Holyoke College MA University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

John Paul Immordino Environmental Services 215.579.6558 jimmordino@

Chris Jackiewicz Leadership Gifts Officer 215.579.6572 cjackiewicz@ BA Gettysburg College MBA Drexel University

Christopher Johnson Campus Safety 215.579.6606 cjohnson@

Taylor Johnson Children’s Center 215.579.6561 tbattista@ AA Bucks County Community College

Becky Jones Children’s Center 215.579.6561 rjones@

Islande Joseph Environmental Services 215.579.6558 idebrosse@

Mike Jowder Director of Environmental Services 215.579.6558 mjowder@

Joe Judge Assistant Baseball Coach jjudge@

Morgan Judge Gift Entry Specialist 215.579.6581 mjudge@ BS Lebanon Valley College

Kevin Karaffa Painter 215.579.6612 kkaraffa@

Peggy Karaffa Librarian 215.579.6654 pkaraffa@ BA Chestnut Hill College

Mellissa Mary Keenoy Environmental Services 215.579.6558 mkeenoy@

John Kenrick JV Girls’ Lacrosse Coach 215.579.6688 jkenrick@

Althea Kieffer Children’s Center 215.579.6561 akieffer@ BS Wilkes University

Bill Kinder Electrician 215.579.6612 bkinder@

Chris King Associate Director of Learning Center Services, English 215.579.6771 cking@ BA, MA Saint Joseph’s University

Laura Kinnel Director of Studies, Mathematics 215.579.6528 lkinnel@ BA Haverford College MS Washington University

Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr. Director of Physical Plant 215.579.6616 rkleimenhagen@ BA DeSales University MA Lehigh University CFM – Certified Facility Manager (IFMA) SFP – Sustainability Facility Professional (IFMA) ProFM – (ProFM Institute)

Olivia Kochis GSA Lifeguard okochis@

Jeff Kosoff Campus Safety 215.579.6606 jkosoff@

Gayle Kowalewski Director of Events and Rental Programs 215.579.6502 gkowalewski@ BA Johnson & Wales University

Susy Lake  Children’s Center 215.579.6561 slake@ Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Child Development Associate Credential

Pascal Lanciano  Science Department Head, Coach 215.579.6735 planciano@ BS, MS, PhD Aix-Marsaille University, France

Colby Langweiler Associate Director of Admission 215.579.6548 clangweiler@ BA West Chester University of Pennsylvania MA University of Connecticut

Kira Larson-Smith ’06 Stewardship Coordinator 215.579.6571 klarsonsmith@ BA Guilford College MA UNC Greensboro

Cindy Law Enrollment and Financial Aid Coordinator 215.579.6546 claw@

Elaine Lengle Administrative Assistant, Program Enrollment Specialist 215.579.6508 elengle@ BS University of Delaware

Alison Leonard Science 215.579.6726 aleonard@ PhD University of Maryland MAT Augusta State University BA North Georgia College and State University

Ginna Lewing Assistant Athletic Director, Coach 215.579.6683 glewing@ BS, MEd University of Delaware

Mei Li Environmental Services 215.579.6558 hli@

Paul Lingerman Private Music Instructor (guitar) 215.579.6666 [email protected] BM University of the Arts

John Linton Private Music Instructor (bassoon) 215.579.6666 [email protected]

Polly Lodge Science 215.579.6722 plodge@ BA Oberlin College

Mark Lomax Director of Campus Safety 215.579.6617 mlomax@ BA La Salle University MS Drexel University MS Eastern University

Dave Long Archivist 215.579.6677 dlong@ BS Penn State University MPA Cornell University MLIS Rutgers University

Fred Long CulinArt Food Service Director 215.579.6552 fred.culinart@

Ben Luber Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement/Admission and Sports Camp, Coach 215.579.6727 bluber@ BS Pennsylvania State University MA Rider University

Paul Machemer Varsity Golf Head Coach, Mathematics pmachemer@ BA Amherst College MEd Harvard University

Robert Machemer ’92 Mathematics, Coach 215.579.6829 rmachemer@ BA Amherst College

Jacquelene Maestas Dorm Parent jmaestas@

Mariam Mahmud School Physician 215.579.6715 mmahmud@

Brendan Mahon History, Dorm Head (Lower Drayton), Coach 215.579.6767 bmahon@ BA, MEd Rutgers University

Kim Major Director of Admission 215.579.6522 kmajor@ BS Cornell University

Andrea Maurer Private Music Instructor (flute) 215.579.6666 [email protected]

Casey Maxwell Head Athletic Trainer cmaxwell@ BS Northeastern University MS Louisiana State University

Megan McBride, CPA Controller 215.579.6504 mmcbride@ BS DeSales University

Janessa McCann Children’s Center 215.579.6561 @jmccann

Pamela McCullough Director of Children’s Center 215.579.6561 pmccullough@ BS Millersville University of Pennsylvania MS Cairn University PhD Capella University

Jennifer McDermott Equine Assistant 215.579.6710 jmcdermott@

Alyssa McGarvey Science, Academic Data Specialist 215.579.6725 amcgarvey@ BA Vassar College

Kim McGlynn English, International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator 215.579.6703 kmcglynn@ BA Oberlin College MA MFA Indiana University

Terry McGovern Head Wrestling Coach tmcgovern@ BA East Stroudsburg University

Kim McIntosh-Smith Campus Safety 215.579.6606 kmcintoshsmit@

Gabby Melendez CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Chéri Mellor Language, Coach 215.579.6748 cmellor@ BA, MA Middlebury College

Steve Melniczak Coach smelniczak@

Christy Marie Merlino Nurse 215.579.6715 cmerlino@

Tova Meyer Senior Associate Director of College Counseling 215.579.6539 tmeyer@ AB Williams College MS Ed University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

David Michelin Assistant Equestrian Trainer, Coach, Dorm Parent 215.579.6710 dmichelin@

Bob Miller Post Office Specialist 215.579.6600 bmiller@

Bridget Mitchell GS Day Camp Program Director bmitchell@

Chris Mitchell  Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 cmitchell@ BSN

Brittany Mokshefsky ’14 Science, Religions, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6715 bmokshefsky@

Joann Molz Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 jmolz@ BSN

Evelyn Mondragon de Guzman Environmental Services 215.579.6558 eguzman@

Theresa Montagna Language tmontagna@ BA University of Michigan MA Middlebury College

Kevin Moon Mathematics  215.579.6704 kmoon@ BA Carleton College PhD University of Massachusetts

Heather Mooney History, Dorm Parent hmooney@ BA Colby College MS London School of Economics

Robert Mooney Religions, History 215.579.6847 rmooney@ BA Harvard College MTS Harvard Divinity School

Laurie Moyer Attendance Supervisor, Assistant Dean 215.579.6593 lmoyer@

Mike Murray Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director of Admission 215.579.6550 mmurray@ BA, MA St. Bonaventure University

James Newman Driver 215.579.6591 jnewman@

Julia Nickles ’03 Mathematics, Dorm Head (West Main), Coach 215.579.6792 jnickles@ BS, BA Brown University

Joe Nicolosi Maintenance Manager 215.579.6613 jnicolosi@ BS York College of Pennsylvania

Buppha Niranon Environmental Services 215.579.6558 bniranon@

David Nolan Director of Music, Varsity Volleyball Head Coach 215.579.6672 dnolan@ BS Ursinus College MM Butler University

Stephanie Nutter Children’s Center 215.579.6561 snutter@

  Jennifer O’Connell CulinArt 215.579.6554

Chris Odom Science codom@

Bill O’Hara Driver 215.579.6589 bohara@

Kathleen O’Neal Religions 215.579.6813 koneal@ BA Goddard College

Tricia O’Neill Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications 215.579.6565 toneill@ BA University of Scranton

Chase Opdyke Electrician 215.579.6612 copdyke@

Travis Ortogero Mathematics 215.579.6826 tortogero@ BS, ME Cornell University

Jordan Page Assistant Director of Admission, Dorm Parent 215.579.6544 jpage@ BS Rowan University

Peter Paik History ppaik@ BA Brown University MA Harvard Divinity School

Zahra Patterson English, History 215.579.6839 zpatterson@ University of Albany, SUNY MFA Pratt Institute

Brian Patton Science 215.579.6731 bpatton@ BS Purdue University

Allyson Pelphrey Dorm Faculty 215.579.6784 apelphrey@

Stephanie Perrais Language 215.579.6749 sperrais@ PhD Penn State University Masters Francois Rabelais University

Alex Pfundt ’03 Director of Library Services apfundt@ BA Ithaca College MLIS University of Pittsburgh MA University of Alabama

Dawn Phillips Director of the George School Fund 215.579.6568 dphillips@ BA Carlow College

Danielle Picard-Sheehan Director of Visual Arts and Design 215.579.6694 dpicard@ BFA Massachusetts College of Art MFA Tyler School of Art

Ed Pittman Environmental Services 215.579.6558 epittman@

Susan Polinsky  Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 spolinsky@

Glen Pratt Marshall Center Assistant 215.579.6641 gpratt@

Christine Raymond Environmental Services 215.579.6558 craymond@

Pat Renshall Science, Coach 215.579.6736 prenshall@ BS Heriot-Watt University Post Graduate Certificate, University of Bath, United Kingdom

Izzy Rivera Painter, Coach 215.579.6610 irivera@

Gary Roberts Assistant Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach 215.579.6688

John Robinson Post Office Specialist 215.579.6600 jrobinson@

Indira Rodrigo Student Health and Wellness Center Administrator 215.579.6728 irodrigo@ BA St. Mary’s College of Maryland MA University of Maryland at College Park

Berta Rodriguez CulinArt 215.579.6554

Vince Roe Advancement Data Manager 215.579.6566 vroe@ BS Kings College MBA Temple University

Maddy Roepcke Manager of Marshall Center Services 215.579.6601 mroepcke@

Dorothy Rogers Children’s Center 215.579.6561 drogers@ AA Bucks County Community College BA Gwynedd Mercy University

Zhao Hong Rong Environmental Services 215.579.6558 zrong@

Rose Rosenberg Accounts Receivable Specialist 215.579.6510 rrosenberg@ BA Rider University

Susan Ross Religions, Graphic Design, Drug and Alcohol Coordinating Committee Clerk 215.579.6697 sross@ AA Darton College BFA Georgia State University

Arden Rossi ’03 Mathematics 215.579.6823 arossi@ BA Colorado College MS University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Shari Rossmann Director of Student Activities 215.579.6597 srossmann@ BA University of Virginia MBA University of Chicago, Booth School, Graduate School of Business

Coleen Ruch Assistant Camp Director 215.579.6561 cruch@ BS Penn State University

Kurt Ruch Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation 215.579.6686 kruch@ BS Penn State University MA University of Phoenix

Tony Rudy Coach trudy@

Mark Ryu Science 215.579.6734 mryu@ BA Northwestern University MEd Vanderbilt

Amedeo Salamoni Ceramics and Sculpture, Art Gallery Coordinator 215.579.6695 asalamoni@ BA, MA Kean University of New Jersey MFA University of Delaware

Simone Sannelli Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist 215.579.6536 ssannelli@

Joelle Sanphy ’08 English, Dorm Head (Central Main) 215.579.6843 jsanphy@ BA, MA Loyola University Maryland

Laura Satterthwaite ’99 Groundskeeper 215.579.6607 lsatterthwaite@

Sherri Schechner Children’s Center 215.579.6561 sschechner@ BA Kean College of New Jersey

Kyle Schenck  Carpenter 215.579.6612 kschenk@

Theodore Schueller Coach 215.579.6684 tschueller@

Lawrance Schwalm Driver 215.579.6589 lschwalm@

Terry Scullion Coach 215.579.6688 tscullion@ BS LaSalle University

Rick Scutt Grounds Maintenance, Coach 215.579.6607 rscutt@

Susan Selby Children’s Center 215.579.6561 sselby@

Prescott Seraydarian ’90 Film Production, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6811 sseraydarian@ BFA New York University

Cori Seraydarian ’91 Dorm Faculty, Yearbook 215.579.6869 cseraydarian@ BM New York University

Tyreese Sheppard CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Mike Sherman ’83 Coach msherman@

Dar Sheth Director of Evaluation, History 215.579.6764 dsheth@ BS Temple University MS University of Pennsylvania

Sara Shreve-Price History, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6770 sshreveprice@ BA Mills College MA Cornell University PhD University of Iowa

Sharada Shreve-Price Language Department Head, Dorm Parent 215.579.6676 shashreveprice@ BA University of Oklahoma MA Texas Tech University PhD University of Iowa

Pensie Shumsonk CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Alex Shvartsberg Assistant Athletic Trainer ashvartsberg@

Joanna Sima History, Dorm Faculty 215.579.6786 jsima@ BASc McGill University MAT University of Southern California

Carter Sio ’76 Woodworking and Design, Coach 215.579.6696 csio@ BA Marlboro College Kirby Studios

Erin Sio Science, Coach 215.579.6591 esio@ BS SUNY Plattsburgh MEd Antioch New England Graduate School CELTA, Cambridge University

Caroline Sipio Library Associate/Learning Center Associate 215.579.6772 csipio@ BA Saint Joseph’s University MA Boston College MSLS Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Katharine Sipio Associate Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications 215.579.6576 ksipio@ BA Saint Joseph’s University MA Boston University

Dianne Slane Driver dslane@

Mateo Smalley CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Ben Smith ’91 Mathematics, Coach 215.579.6825 bsmith@ BS University of Oregon

Courtney Smith Barn Manager, Coach 215.579.6710 csmith@ BA Temple University

Monica Smith CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Susan Sobkowiak Assistant Controller 215.579.6598 ssobkowiak@ BS The College of New Jersey

Sydney Sobkowiak Strategic Marketing and Communications Intern sysobkowiak@ BA University of Maryland

Deborah Soufleris Admission Enrollment Coordinator  215.579.6563 dsoufleris@ BS Immaculata College

Holly Sparks Systems Analyst, Programmer 215.579.6516 hsparks@ BS Drexel University

Jasmine Spence Teacher’s Assistant (Temporary) jspence@

Scott Spence Associate Head of School 215.579.6526 sspence@ BA Colgate University Pushkin Institute (Moscow) MIA Columbia University

Walter Stephenson ’08 Science, Coach 215.579.6737 wstephenson@ BS University of Delaware

Kim Stone Varsity Field Hockey Coach 215.579.6688 kstone@ BA Lafayette College MS Drexel University

Marlin Stroh Project Manager 215.579.6608 mstroh@ AS Penn State University

  Moriah Tamburello Children’s Center 215.579.6561 mtamburello@ Preschool Child Development Associate Credential

Jim Taylor Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer 215.579.6511 jtaylor@ BS Bryant University

Tiffany Taylor Director of Equestrian Education Center, Coach 215.579.6710 ttaylor@ BS Centenary College

Autumn Thayer Mathematics 215.579.6827 athayer@ BA Washington College MS Colorado State University

John Thomas Emergency Services 215.579.6606 jthomas@

Charlie Thomforde Library – Evening Supervisor 215.579.6652 cthomforde@ BA Swarthmore College MS University of Delaware

Michael Toohey Chief Financial Officer 215.579.6501 mtoohey@ BA Wesleyan University MBA Northwestern University

Madison Toomes CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Colleen Trzaska Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 ctrzaska@ BSN

Terry Tuttle College Counseling Assistant 215.579.6538 ttuttle@

Eliz Uricoechea Registered Nurse 215.579.6715 euricoechea@ BS La Salle University

Edna Valdepeñas English, Coach 215.579.6590 evaldepenas@ BA Boston University MA, PhD University of Michigan

Karen Varian Children’s Center 215.579.6561 kvarian@ Infant, Toddler, and Child Development Associate Credential

Michael Vreeswyk Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach BS Temple University

Chris Wagner Admission Data and Administrative Coordinator, Dorm Faculty cwagner@ BA Providence College

Bez Wallace Assistant Director of Admission for Multicultural Outreach and Recruitment, Dorm Parent bwallace@ BA Southern New Hampshire University AA Bucks County Community College

Ginny Waller Director of Parent Engagement 215.579.6574 gwaller@ BA University of Cincinnati

Adam Wassel English, Dorm Parent 215.579.6890 awassel@ PhD Indiana University of Pennsylvania BA, MA West Chester University

Carly Wassel English, Dorm Parent 215.579.6890 cwassel@ BA University of Delaware MA West Chester University PhD Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Mo West Head of the Arts Department, Adv/IB Theater Arts: Acting and Directing, Musical Theater, Co-Assembly Coordinator 215.579.6665 mwest@ BA University of Cincinnati MTA Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts

Nathaniel Whaley CulinArt 215.579.6554 food_service@

Keith Wilford Religions, Coach, Director of Holistic Wellness 215.579.6586 kwilford@ BS, MA Widener University

Rachel Williams Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Coach 215.579.6706 ragosto@ BA Amherst College

Jack Wiseman Varsity Golf Coach jwiseman@ Registered Professional Golf Teacher Registered Professional Engineer BS & MS-EE – LSU

Dave Wisniewski Emergency Services Officer, Coach 215.579.6606 dwisniewski@

Eric Wolarsky Associate Dean 215.579.6849 ewolarsky@ BA Columbia University MA The College of New Jersey

Eric Woods Environmental Services 215.579.6558 ewoods@

Carol Wozniak Special Projects Coordinator 215.579.6573 cwozniak@ AA Cerritos College BS Indiana Institute of Technology

Melaina Young ’93 English, Dodd Teaching Chair, Head of the English Department 215.579.6844 myoung@ BA Bryn Mawr College MA Boston University

Nicholas Zaino Plumber 215.579.6612 nzaino@

Yuemei Zhong Environmental Services 215.579.6558 yzhong@

Mary Ziino Nurse 215.579.6715 mziino@ BS Penn State University

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Dr. Mahmud is on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Class of 2024 – Congratulations on your achievements! We are so proud of you! In mid-June, your final transcript will be sent to the college you reported to us as attending in the fall. You do not need to do anything for this procedure. Where applicable, transcripts will also be uploaded to the NCAA Eligibility Center Portal. In addition, IB scores were submitted by Kim McGlynn. *If you have not informed us of where you are attending in the fall – or if this has recently changed – please contact your college counselor immediately!

Teacher Recommendations.   Rising seniors (Class of 2025) don’t forget!  You must complete this Class of 2025 Teacher Rec Request Form by Friday, May 31. (Only students can complete the form and they must be logged into their GS Google account).

College Essay Workshop for the Class of 2025.  Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend our free 4-Day College Essay Workshop Thursday, June 6 – Tuesday, June 11 . Classes will be held on Zoom each weekday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT. Students will learn important information about the Common App personal statement and supplemental essays. They will finish the workshop with a greater understanding of the writing required for their college applications, and a structure for moving forward over the summer. Register here by June 3.

HBCU Student Panel. If you’d like to view the HBCU Student Panel recording held on Thursday, May 2, here is the link to view the recording .

Financial Aid 101 and Case Studies.  If you missed the Financial Aid 101 Case Studies on Thursday, May 9, here is the link to view the recording .

This is important information for any junior or senior who registered for an IB exam either this past year or the prior year:

1. Please record your IB candidate personal code and pin, which can be found on the GS exam registrations portal page. You will have access to this page until sometime mid-summer. This information will be required to access IB results at https://candidates.ibo.org , and these results should be available on Saturday, July 6 .

2. Seniors, please make sure that College Counseling has an accurate and updated record of the college or university that you will be attending. In the next week, I will automatically request that your IB results be sent to this college or university, and I use the list that College Counseling has on file. I can request that IB scores from this year and last year be sent to one domestic US college or several universities abroad; after that point or at any later date (if, for instance, you wanted to transfer schools), you must make an official request to IB (for the fee of $17) that your transcript be sent. If you do not want me to send your IB scores to your college, please let me know IN WRITING by no later than Friday, May 24. Also, please note that you are responsible for checking with your college/university in the late summer/fall to ensure that your IB results have arrived and been credited (as applicable).

If you are an IB Diploma Candidate, please verify your home address on file with the School Office as your diploma will be mailed there.

If you have any questions, please do let me know. While I know that we await the IB results with anticipation, I hope that you feel satisfied and fulfilled by the IB work that you have done and the skills that you have developed. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with you all in my role as IB Coordinator this year, and, while I know it can be a challenging journey at times, I am appreciative of your perseverance and positivity along the way! I honor your many successes and accomplishments!

In friendship,

Kim McGlynn IB Coordinator

Participation in the George School Fund plays a vital role in ensuring that George School remains a nurturing and dynamic environment for learning and personal growth. As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, please consider making a gift by June 30.

Every gift, regardless of size, has a meaningful impact—supporting programs and initiatives that enrich the student and faculty experience.

Gifts received before Sunday, June 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET will be counted for the 2023-2024 George School Fund campaign. If you have already made a gift this school year, thank you for your generosity!

The library will be closing this Friday, May 31 at 12:30 p.m., so this is your last chance to return, renew, or check out books before the summer break.

Speaking of summer, we have an exciting selection of summer reads that are sure to keep you entertained. Plus, we’ve added a ton of new eBooks and audiobooks to Sora , accessible from anywhere, so you can keep reading all summer long.

Swing by the library before Friday and load up on your summer reading essentials!

Alex Pfundt  (he/him) Director of Library Services

Grades and Comments

• Term 7 final grades (and optional comments) will be released on at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. These reports will include Advisor Comments and Dorm Reports (for boarding students).
• Parents and guardians can access reports here and students can access them here .

🎓 We’re looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2024 during this year’s  Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on campus .

Review the full list of Commencement Week activities here .

Watch the livestream of Commencement here !

View the 2024 Commencement Program .

⭐️ SATURDAY, May 25

9:45 a.m. | Rehearsal for Commencement Speakers & Performers (William Penn Outdoor Auditorium)

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch ( Dining Room)

12:00–3:00 p.m. | Senior Commencement Rehearsal ; *Seniors are required to attend. (Marshall Center)

12:15 p.m. | Daisy Chain Rehearsal (Admission Circle)

4:00 p.m. | Commencement Meeting for Worship   (George School Meetinghouse) * Seniors are required to attend; families are invited to attend.

*Please note: Boarding Seniors cannot sleep off campus on the Saturday evening of Commencement Weekend. They must spend the night in the dorms.

⭐️ SUNDAY, May 26

8:00–9:30 a.m.  | Continental Breakfast for Seniors  (Dining Room; Rain Location: Movement Studio, FAC) 8:45 a.m. |  Pinning of Roses  (Main Dining Room; Rain Location: Movement Studio, FAC) 9:30 a.m.  | Senior Class Photo  (South Porch Steps, Main Building; Rain Location: South Gym, FAC) 10:00 a.m.  | Seniors line up in walking order for the ceremony.  (Marshall Center; Rain Location: South Gym, FAC) 10:20 a.m. |  The processional begins at 10:20 a.m. preceded by the traditional daisy chain.  (Rain Location: South Gym, FAC) 10:30 a.m. |  The ceremony is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  (William Penn Outdoor Auditorium; Rain Location: North Gym, FAC)  No tickets required. 12:00 p.m.  |  Lunch  (South Gym, FAC)  *Families are invited to attend. 1:00–3:00 p.m.  | Tuxedo rental returns  (Marshall Center Coffeehouse) 1:00–4:00 p.m.  | Seniors must move out of the dorms by 4:00 p.m. on the day of Commencement.

All traffic will enter campus via Farm Drive. Main Drive will be closed.  Here is a campus map .  Seniors must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. and report to the Dining Room.  Guests arriving separately from students can arrive between 8:00-9:15 a.m. and proceed to the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium.

Please email any questions to Madeline Roepcke at  [email protected] .

Class of 2025ers!

We are excited to share our pop-up workshop: “The College Interview – What to expect”, this Wednesday (5/22) at 4:00 p.m.

Please Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4sUS1opNURxjWFK18 to ensure we have enough seating.

We will have 6 admission officers share their advice and experience with you regarding the college interview.

Please sign up no later than 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning!

Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend our free 4-Day College Essay Workshop Thursday, June 6 – Tuesday, June 11.

Classes will be held on Zoom each weekday from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT.

Students will learn important information about the Common App personal statement and supplemental essays. They will finish the workshop with a greater understanding of the writing required for their college applications, and a structure for moving forward over the summer.

Register here by June 3!

Attention rising seniors (Class of 2025): You must complete this Class of 2025 Teacher Rec Request Form  by, Friday, May 31 . (Only students can complete this form and they must be logged into their GS Google account).

Term 7: Week 4 Schedule (5/20 to 5/23) – final week for language and science tutoring

• Math help is in MDA Library Room 201.
• The Writing Center is in the MDA Café.
• Science/Language help is in the MDA Café.

***Guest Information – Guests who do not attend George School need approval through the Deans’ Office. Forms are due by Friday, May 17.

*** Leave requests for any boarding seniors who would like to spend the night off campus after prom are also due Friday, May 17 . A parent/guardian/host will need to pick you up following the dance. No more than four guests are allowed at a day student home.

*** Boarding students (9th, 10th, and 11th graders) who attend the dance must sleep overnight in the dorm. No overnight leave requests will be approved. Day students who attend the dance cannot sleepover in the dorms.

Friday, May 24, 2024 Spring Mill Manor 171 Jacksonville Rd, Ivyland, PA 18974

5:00 p.m. – Gather on Red Square. This is a George School tradition. You can invite your family and friends to come see you and take photos before you depart. 5:30 p.m. – Begin boarding the buses 5:45-6:00 p.m. – Depart for Spring Mill 10:30 p.m. – Board buses from Spring Mill back to campus

Half-day of classes for seniors Two classes in the morning plus senior assembly Dismissal at 11:35 a.m.

Questions? Contact Class Sponsors Carly Wassel or Adam Wassel .

Please email any questions to Madeline Roepcke at [email protected] .

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the MyGeorgeSchool Portal.

Watch the recording here !

Course Dates: July 8-12, 2024

Course Description: Senior year is stressful. Help set your child up for success by giving them a head start on the college application process. This college essay class is a one-week, half-day course open to rising seniors, and it is capped at twelve students to ensure more personalized instruction. It is taught by a longstanding George School English Department faculty member with extensive experience teaching 11th and 12th graders how to develop successful college essays. The goal of the session is to finish with a solid college essay draft though the process and progress will be distinct to the individual.

Content covered includes:

• Philosophy: goals of the college essay assignment
• Guidelines: tips and tricks, topic selection, and sample essays
• Application: topic generation, outlining, drafting, and revising

Course Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Course Instructor: Kim McGlynn – English, International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator

Questions?  Contact  [email protected]  for more information.

The George School Summer Academy offers summer programming designed to help students explore new subjects, interests, and ideas, and build critical skills for the upcoming school year. Small class sizes support individualized instruction.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

• Ages 8-10 – Courses are Technology/STEM focused
• Ages 11-14 – Courses include Creative Writing, Summer Reading, Math Bridge Courses, Public Speaking, Poetry, Arts, Technology/STEM, and more!
• Rising 11th and 12th Graders – Courses include College Essay Writing and SAT Prep
• View Course Descriptions and Pricing here.

Course Dates: July 15-August 22, 2024

Course Description: For rising 11th and 12th graders, we offer an in-person SAT Prep course run by  TestTrak Tutoring  on George School’s campus. The SAT Prep course is taught by SAT, ACT, and math experts.

• Expand your exposure to the forms and questions of the new, Digital SAT, and learn techniques and shortcuts that inform your preparation and test-day plan.
• Ten, 90-minute classes provide 15 hours of in-person instruction plus two proctored, full-length practice tests (dates to be determined).
• All class content developed specifically for the digital test and instructed by career test prep experts with decades of experience.

Course Hours:

Two six-week session options allow families to select the session that fits their student’s schedule:

• Option 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
• Option 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Get ready for the new school year!

We recommend that you bookmark this page as your back-to-school planning hub to get ready for the upcoming school year. This page will be updated periodically as more details become available.  Review the important dates below to make your travel plans early.

Please note:   George School requires that all students  submit  proof of health insurance and complete a physical examination conducted between March 1 and August 1, 2024.   Students who do not have completed medical forms will not be  permitted  to engage in any school activities on campus.  

ARRIVAL DATES:

August 21:  Boarding prefects move in August 24:  Boarding preseason athletes move in August 25:  International student mentors move in August 26:  New Student Orientation (NSO) captains move in August 27:  New international boarding students move in August 28:   New students move in; NSO begins September 1:  Returning boarding students move in September 2:   FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for all students!

The George School Red Cross Club is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 21.

Fitness and Athletics Center Tuesday, May 21 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Blood Drive Sign-up

Questions? Contact Hannah Stebbins ’24 at [email protected] .

Registrar Val Fusco and Assistant Registrar Colleen Davis explain course selection and placement for new George School students.

Preseason will run from Saturday, August 24 through Saturday, August 31 for Fall season varsity sports. Preseason is by coach invitation only; if you are interested in participating, please email the coach of your sport.  Please note: George School requires that all students submit proof of health insurance and complete a physical examination conducted between March 1 and August 1, 2024. Students who do not have completed medical forms will not be permitted to engage in preseason or any school activities on campus.  

Coach Contact Information:

• Cheer (Co-ed) – Robyn Weisser – [email protected]
• Cross Country (Boys and Girls) – Mike Sherman – [email protected]
• Equestrian (Co-Ed) – Tiffany Taylor – [email protected]
• Field Hockey (Girls) – Kim Stone – [email protected]
• Rowing (Co-ed) – Patrick O’Dunne – [email protected]
• Soccer (Boys) – Glenn Curry – [email protected]
• Soccer (Girls) – Ginna Lewing – [email protected]
• Tennis (Girls) – Elena Harris – [email protected]
• Volleyball (Girls) – Coaching Search in process – any questions should be directed to Kurt Ruch at [email protected] .

NSO is an exciting time for new students as they embark on their journey at GS and runs from August 28 – September 1.

• August 28:  NSO ends at 4:30 p.m.
• August 29:  9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• August 30:  9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• August 31:  Weekend Activities 12:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• September 1 : 9:15 a.m.- 6:45 p.m. (dinner served)

During NSO, students will:

• Meet and bond with classmates through fun group activities.
• Learn about the library and helpful resources available at GS.
• Build skills to prepare you for your start of high school and life at GS.
• Meet student mentors and learn about opportunities to get involved at school.
• Get to know our friendly faculty and staff.
• Experience the livelihood of campus!

What should you do to prepare for NSO?

• Dress comfortably.
• Bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
• Bring your laptop and charger.
• Meals will be provided.
• Be ready to dive into your next adventure at GS!

Get ready for Spirit Week, scheduled for the week of April 15-19 , sponsored by Student Council!

SPIRIT WEEK THEMES

Monday, April 15: BBQ Dad & Soccer Mom

Tuesday, April 16: Twin Tuesday

Wednesday, April 17 Men in Black

Thursday, April 18 Anything but a backpack

Friday, April 19 Cougar pride and “green out” for the games!

Join us virtually as we discuss After the Lights Go Out by John Vercher on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

All adult community members (faculty, staff, parents and guardians) are welcome to join. You can choose to attend any book club gathering that aligns with your schedule and interests; there’s no requirement to be present at all of them. Please email Danielle Carter ( p [email protected] ) to be added to our mailing list to receive the meeting link or to ask questions.

George School is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. Learn how DEIJ and Quakerism are woven into community life at GS from Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Rachel Williams, Head of the Religions Department Tom Hoopes ’83, and current George School students.

Listen to members of our arts faculty and current George School students host a discussion about visual and performing arts at George School.

Prospective families heard from the Head of the Arts Department Mo West and Director of Visual Arts and Design Danielle Picard-Sheehan.

Learn more about our athletics program with members of the Athletics Department, coaches, and current students.

Prospective families heard from Director of Athletics and Recreation Kurt Ruch, Assistant Athletic Director Ginna Lewing, Fitness and Athletics Center Manager Alyssa Batty, and Boys’ Basketball Varsity Coach Ben Luber.

Director of Admission Kim Major p ’23 & ’26 hosts a Q & A session for newly enrolled students and their families.

Current George School students hosted a Q & A about life at GS.

Interested in learning more about George School’s Academic Program and diving into the courses offered? Listen to faculty and current George School students present about academics at George School.

Prospective families heard from Director of Studies Laura Kinnel and IB Coordinator Kim McGlynn.

Director of Admission Kim Major p ’23 & ’26 will be available for a Q & A session for newly enrolled students and their families.

Monday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Zoom event here! Meeting ID: 810 5986 2330 Passcode: 603095

Parents/guardians of accepted students are invited to join current George School parents/guardians on Zoom to ask questions and build community. We look forward to connecting with you!

Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Join the Zoom event here! Meeting ID: 850 8447 3483 Passcode: 544158

The 4-Year Senior Photo will be taken on Monday, March 11 for seniors who have been at GS all 4 years. This yearbook tradition will be captured on the “Stairs To Nowhere” on campus at 11:40 a.m.

As tradition dictates you must be wearing white on top and have started your GS career in your 9th grade year. Please be there promptly at 11:40 a.m., dropping your backpacks on the opposite side of the street as you arrive. The photo will take about 10 minutes.

Cori Seraydarian ’91 Dorm Parent,  Yearbook Sponsor

Parents/guardians: Please consider hosting a student over the upcoming  Spring Break. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

Day students who park their cars on campus during the school day must complete the Vehicle Registration Form and send it to [email protected] . Both the student and their parent/guardian must sign the form. Students will receive an email when their decal is ready for pickup.

• If a student registered a vehicle last year, they do not need to register it again, as long as the decal is still on it.
• Any car that was registered to a sibling who has graduated needs to be re-registered to the current student.

Contact Joyce Falsetti at [email protected] with any questions.

Virtual Advisor Meetings with parents/guardians will be held on Thursday, February 8  from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Schedules will be available on the Parent Portal on Tuesday, February 6 .

Contact Gayle Kowalewski with questions at [email protected] .

Spring Break begins at noon on Thursday, March 14. Students are expected to depart campus by 6:00 p.m. unless they are international students who are flying out of the country.

Boarders return on Monday, March 25, and classes resume on Tuesday, March 26. International students who are flying back to campus from out of the country may return on March 24 if needed.

On Thursday, March 14 we will offer the following shuttles to nearby transit hubs:

• 12:30 p.m. to PHL Airport ($55)
• 12:45 p.m. to Trenton Train Station ($25)
• 12:45 p.m. to Newark Liberty Airport ($55) and JFK Airport ($75)
• 7:00 p.m. to JFK Airport ($75)

On Monday, March 25 we will offer the following shuttles picking up at nearby transit hubs:

• 2:00 p.m. pickup at PHL ($55)
• 5:00 p.m. pickup at PHL ($55)
• 6:00 p.m. pickup at Trenton Train Station ($25)
• 8:00 p.m. pickup at PHL ($55)

Pickups at Newark Liberty Airport and JFK Airport will be scheduled based on demand. While we can always schedule a pickup through our partner Sterling Limousine, we cannot offer shuttle rates unless we have four or more passengers on a given trip.

Shuttle fees are applied to your bill from George School. Students do not need cash or a credit card to pay or tip our shuttle drivers.

All families receiving financial aid are required to reapply each year . The Financial Aid Office sent all returning families who are currently receiving financial aid a detailed email about the process. Please complete your financial aid application by the January 15 deadline .

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 15, the PGA will support the George School community in collecting items for the following organizations: 

• 100 meal kits and 100 hygiene bags for TASK ( Sign-up here! )
• 100 meal kits for A Woman’s Place ( Sign-up here! )
• After school snacks for Pennsbury Kids   ( Sign-up here! )

Items for these organizations can be placed in specially marked bins in the Dining Room (or dropped off at the FAC on January 15 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Students will partner with their advisors to collect items for the Cradles to Crayons organization with their collection . If you wish to donate items, and do not have a designated collection space, please bring items to the nearest classroom with a designated space for donations. Items will be collected between January 4-12 and on January 15.

The following is the item list for Cradles to Crayons: 

• Clothing (new or gently used) 
• New socks and underwear 
• Pajamas (new or gently used) 
• Winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens 
• Sweatshirts/hoodies and sweatpants 
• Shoes, boots, and sneakers (toddler sizes 4–13 and adult sizes 1–10) 
• Books (ages 0-12) 
• New arts, crafts, and school supplies 
• New hygiene items 
• Unopened diapers, pull-ups, and diaper wipes 

This virtual lunch and learn series for parents/guardians was presented by Evonna Bruner ’99 (Director of Learning Center Services) and discussed how to support students through understanding executive functioning and how to gain tools to effectively support their students’ success. Check out the recordings below if you were unable to attend!

S.T.E.P.S. To Supporting Executive Function in Students Lunch & Learn Series:

• November 8: Watch the recording here .
• November 10: Watch the recording here .
• November 29: Watch the recording here .
• December 6: Watch the recording here .
• December 13: Watch the recording here .

Questions? Contact Evonna Bruner ’99 at [email protected].

Coleen Ruch joined the George School community in 2019. She has spent most of her professional career educating young children. She was the assistant director of Germantown Academy’s Child Care Center and taught preschool for over a decade. She is mom to five children, and her two youngest are students at George School. Coleen enjoys time with her family, spending summer days in Cape May, and hanging out with her Labradors, Jack and Lady.

Mike Bailey came to George School in 2017 as the Interim Senior Athletic Director after an extensive career in fitness, camps, and coaching, including Head Track and Field Coach at the University of Southern California where he coached and assisted several Olympians. He also worked as Director of Youth Sports, including Summer Camp, at Asphalt Green and was the Director of Global Leadership Camps at the Dwight School.

Joe Swadlow is the Upper Camp Division Leader at George School Day Camp. Joe has been at GSDC every summer since he was 10 years old. He has been a camper, CIT, Counselor, and now Division Leader. Joe graduated from Temple University with a degree in Secondary Education and History and currently works in the Council Rock School District as a middle school social studies teacher. Outside of camp, you can find Joe playing tennis, reading history books, and spending time with friends and family.

MIKE BAILEY, CAMP DIRECTOR

Phone:  215.579.6689 Email:  [email protected]

Address: George School Day Camp PMB 4587 1690 Newtown Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940-2414

Cold and Flu season is underway! One of our responsibilities as community members is to work together to keep our community healthy. Please do your best to help prevent the spread of flu and the common cold by following these simple steps: 

1. During winter break, schedule a flu shot and make sure you are up-to-date with COVID boosters over break to help prevent infection with the flu— both are available at most national pharmacies and through your healthcare provider.

2. Practice healthy hygiene:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing and dispose of the tissue immediately. Cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow.
• Wash your hands frequentl y with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available. Always follow with soap and water as soon as it is available. 
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and shared items at least once a day. 
• Wear a mask if you have viral symptoms.

3. If you are sick:

• Day students: If you are sick, stay home. Only return to school once you are naturally fever free (temp below 100.4 degrees without Tylenol or Motrin) for at least 24 hours and once symptoms have improved.
• Boarding students:  Report to the health center for evaluation. Distant bordering students will be admitted to the SHWC for symptom management. Local boarding students (within a 2 hour radius of campus) should plan to go home until naturally fever free (temp below 100.4 degrees without Tylenol or Motrin) for at least 24 hours and once symptoms have improved.

On Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6, Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) Workshops will be offered by Hazelden Betty Ford representatives online via Zoom for George School students. These workshops are required for all ninth graders, new tenth graders, and eleventh graders .

FCD Workshop Schedule:

Friday, January 5:

• Group 1: 3:30 – 4:40 p.m.
• Group 2: 6:30 – 7:40 p.m.
• Group 3: 8:00 – 9:10 p.m.

Saturday, January 6:

• Group 4: 8:30 – 9:40 a.m.
• Group 5: 10:00 – 11:10 a.m.
• Group 6: 12:30 – 1:40 p.m.
• Group 7: 2:30 – 3:40 p.m.
• Group 8: 6:30 – 7:40 p.m.
• Group 1: 3:40 – 4:50 p.m.
• Group 2: 6:40 – 7:50 p.m.
• Group 3: 8:10 – 9:20 p.m.
• Group 4: 8:40 – 9:50 a.m.
• Group 5: 10:10 – 11:20 a.m.
• Group 6: 12:40 – 1:50 p.m.
• Group 7: 2:40 – 3:50 p.m.
• Group 8 : 6:40 – 7:50 p.m.

In keeping with best practices and current technology, George School is upgrading our point-of-sale system in the school store. The new system will be in effect when students return to campus in January 2024. Beginning January 1, 2024, students will only be allowed to charge school-related supplies and toiletries to their families’ school account. Snacks, drinks, clothing, gifts, and incidentals must be paid via cash or a George School Debit account. The new system will also accept bank credit and debit cards, ApplePay, and tap-to-purchase for purchases over $10.00. It is recommended that any student wishing to make GS ID card purchases or withdraw cash using their GS ID card have a George School Debit account set up before January 1, 2024.

George School partners with MyKidsSpending for George School Debit accounts. MyKidsSpending allows you to manage and supervise your child’s spending online or via their app.

ALL families who choose to provide a George School Debit Account for their child must create a MyKidsSpending account to facilitate school store purchases and cash withdrawals for their students. Accounts should be created prior to January 1. Create a George School Debit Account for your child . (No action is required for families who have already created a George School Debit Account via MyKidsSpending).

Questions? Email [email protected]

Class of 2024 Liaisons, Jonell Copeland and Brigitte Walker-Quinn, have started a PGA WhatsApp Group for the Class of 2024 .

The group is intended for anyone to share news, important dates, reminders, etc., with fellow parents and guardians of seniors.

Questions? Contact Ginny Waller at [email protected] .

All are invited to join Amedeo Salamoni’s ceramics class, and Carter Sio’s woodworking class, for wood milling and kiln firing on Saturday, October 28!

Parents and students: Arrive between 9:00-11:00 a.m. for hot cocoa, cider, and treats! You can stop by any time during the day to learn about this sustainable community tradition. The wood-fired kiln is located on North Loop Road (across from the Grounds building). Here is a campus map .

We will be sawing Ash logs into dimensional lumber from Ash trees located on campus–this wood is used for the woodworking program. In addition, our ceramics students will be tending the wood fired kiln. Participation from community members is encouraged! Bring work gloves and shoes, enjoy treats, and community spirit.

Involvement: Basketball, Soccer, Track, Ultimate Frisbee, French Club, MATES (School publication for STEAM subjects), MSA (Muslim Students Association)

Fun Fact: I am a triplet and have been playing soccer with my siblings for 8 years!

Laith was drawn to George School because he loved the dorm community at and how everyone is connected, in addition to the large number of courses and options for involvement and academics offered at George School.

Involvement: Fencing, Softball, Volleyball, Instrumental Music, Model UN, SAMOSA Club, Speech and Debate

Favorite Place on Campus: The tree swing between the tennis courts and Hallowell!

“My favorite GS memory is when Pete Holland, Dave Nolan, and their bandmates perform songs during lunch time. My friends and I enjoy watching, catching up, and eating ice cream.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Volleyball, Dance, UMOJA, Inclusion Committee, Student Council, GS Thrift, Student Advisory Board

Advice for Incoming Students : “At GS, teachers, faculty, and staff really get to know their students and help them adjust to the workload and campus life.”

“I like being a boarding student because it is easy for me to focus on work but also have fun and be with my friends during breaks. A quick trip down the hall gives me a quick laugh and I can just as easily get back to homework!”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Track, Volleyball, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), Open Doors Club, Goldfish n Java, Book Club

Favorite Place on Campus: A three-way tie between South Lawn, the painting studio, and the gym!

“Growing up in a multicultural household (Cuban and French), and having lived in multiple different countries has absolutely shaped my worldview and instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity and inclusivity. I looked for a place that could replicate the exciting blend of cultures and experiences I had encountered. George School, with its diverse and inclusive community, proved to be the place that fulfilled these wishes.”

Involvement: Football, Golf, Ski and Snowboard Club, Fencing

Fun Fact: I came to George School as a sophomore and can share my experience with other transfer students!

“My favorite place on campus is the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library. Whether it was spending lunch there studying for a big test or doing homework at study hall I’ve always felt calmed by this place.”

Involvement: Volleyball, Instrumental Music, MedForum, Psychology, Red Cross Club

Favorite Class at GS: AP Psychology with Joanna Sima

“I love being on the volleyball team. I have experienced the strongest sense of community on the team, and coach Dave Nolan never fails to create a loving, inclusive environment. There is no better place to grow and learn with the support of your peers other than a sports team, where you can strive to adapt a character that you may have not known you had in you before.”

Involvement: Equestrian, Psychology Club, Anthropology Club, Art History Club

Favorite Class at GS: Psychology

“I love being a boarding student because I love the caring dorm environment and the fun activities that we do together. As international students who first came to George School during the pandemic, we got support from many teachers, staff members, and dorm parents even before we landed at the airport.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Volleyball, Dance, UMOJA, MedForum, UNICEF, SAB (Student Activity Board?)

Favorite Class at GS: Memoir to Service, a service learning course that visits a Senior Living Community on a weekly basis.

“Being a boarding student is an experience I truly cherish. I love the sense of community that comes with living on campus. I’m surrounded by peers who share similar goals and aspirations, creating an environment where friendships are easily formed and support is always within reach.”

Involvement: Model UN, Climate Action Club, Women’s Empowerment Club, Outdoor Games Club, Med Forum, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming

Favorite GS Memory: Going on the South Africa Service Learning Trip!

“The relationships I have formed with my teachers and adults in the community are one of the reasons I have felt so at home at George School. It is rare to have a school where the students have the ability to connect with teachers outside of the classroom, and it is a large part of what makes our school so special.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Tennis, Dance, Amnesty, SEASU, MedForum

Favorite GS Memory: Picnics with friends on the field by the woods!

“I was first drawn to George School because of the beautiful college-like campus. I like walking to each of the individual buildings for different subjects, and I also liked how they offer the IB diploma to anyone who wants to do it.”

Involvement: Equestrian, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Standing Room Only (Leader), SAGA

Fun Fact: I am going on the Service Learning Trip to Vietnam!

“My favorite memory is Holiday Meeting for Worship. Junior year, I was in the orchestra and the music that we played was beautiful, the ambiance was magical, and I loved the experience of playing with the orchestra for the first time.”

Involvement: Golf, Soccer

Favorite Place on Campus: Red Square

“My collection has allowed me to get to know people on campus that I may not have gotten to know. It almost feels like a second home as it’s a place to just have fun, relax, and catch up.”

Involvement: Track, Vocal Music, Theater, Instrumental Music, Student Council, Model UN, UMOJA

Favorite Themed Weekend: Harvest Weekend!

“As a Quaker school, we value kindness, diversity, peace, and accepting the cultures of others, all of which are things I greatly value myself. These values have made such a great impact on my time at George School and has made school feel like my second home.”

Involvement: Volleyball, Dance, Model UN, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), MATES (School publication for STEAM subjects), Student Council, Speech and Debate

Favorite Themed Weekend: Student Council (STUCO) Weekend!

“The very first thing that struck me on my tour of George School was the camaraderie, warmness, and acceptance of the school community. It was amazing to me that I had the option to start my own club, put together fundraisers, organize collaborations, and practice sports I loved in state of the art facilities”

Involvement: Soccer, Track, Student Council, UMOJA, Model UN, Lego Club

Favorite Class at GS: Graphic Design with Susan Ross

“Something I love about George School is the access to outdoor activities that are available for everyone almost all the time. I especially like going on walks with my friends during the lunch period and just enjoying the sunny weather during the spring term.”

Involvement: Cross Country, Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Red Cross Club, Art History Club, Model UN, Food and Culture Club

Favorite Class at GS: Spanish with Cheri Mellor

“Living in Upper Drayton, I truly feel I am at my home. My dorm parents Mike and Ioanna are so nice and warm, they always offer care and help to the residents. Plus, I love the crepes and other food Ioanna makes every weekend!”

Involvement: Baseball, Soccer, Theater,

Favorite Class at GS: Ceramics

“One positive relationship I have is with Vince Campellone, who is the head baseball coach and the head grounds keeper on campus. I’m extremely lucky that I’m able to have him as a coach. One thing I admire in him is his devotion to the school and dedication to everything he does.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Softball, Dance

Favorite Dining Hall Meal: Grilled cheese!

“Softball has taught me many valuable lessons like the importance of hard-work and teamwork. It has also taught me to take risks and step out of my comfort zone. It was definitely intimidating at first, especially since this was my first time playing the sport, but once I pushed through, and I grew as both an athlete and a person.”

Involvement: Baseball, Soccer, SRO (Standing Room Only), Table Top Club, GS Thrift

Favorite Place on Campus: The Music Studio

“The energy that George School and the community brought to learning was inspiring. George School made me see my own potential. Not only did George School open my eyes to the academic possibilities, it welcomed me into a community that is inclusive to all gender and sexualities. George School gave me the opportunity to express myself and be the best me I could be.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Volleyball, Theater, LASO (Latin American Student Association), Women’s Empowerment Club

Favorite Dining Hall Food: Grilled Cheese or Chicken Sandwich!

“Learning to live in the dorm has been one of the best experiences of my life. My favorites memories have been getting ready for school dances in the dorm bathroom and taking pictures or saying goodbye to our prefects by making toilet paper dresses for commencement. Also, sitting on the south lawn with my closest friends and some music admiring the bright colors of the sunset makes my day at George School better.”

Involvement: Basketball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Model UN, SEASU, Women’s Empowerment Club

“Growing up in Newtown, the only Korean person I ever met was my mom. After spending two years at George School, I have met so many people from Asia and learned about their lives and experiences. I think growing up in a diverse environment is so important because it reflects how we will behave as adults.”

Involvement: Cross Country, Swimming, Instrumental Music, Chess Club, Music Club, Amnesty, UMOJA

Favorite Part of the GS Community: It allows you to choose your own adventure and pursue your interests!

“The diversity of George School is what attracted me to the school. The opportunity to meet and collaborate with others from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences really stood out to me.”

Involvement: Baseball, Football, Robotics Club, Model UN

Favorite Themed Weekend: Student Council Weekend

“George School is a great school with amazing teachers and a strong community. I was able to see this right away during my tour and when I was looking into the school.”

Involvement: Cross Country, Track, Volleyball, SAMOSA, Amnesty, Model UN, MedForum, Book Club

Favorite Class at GS: Creative Writing

“I like being a day student because I get to meet people from all over the world! I also like to participate in all the different activities on campus while still being able to go home at the end of the day.”

Involvement: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Climate Action Club, Camping Club, Yearbook Club (Senior Editor)

Fun Fact : I am going on the India service trip during term 4!

“When I first toured campus, I quickly was made aware of the amazing financial aid packages that George School has to offer to all types of families in need. Meeting with financial aid officers who specialize in making kids’ dreams come true is the reason I was able to come to George School and experience a high school career like no other!”

Involvement: Volleyball, Theater, ARGO, Ski Club, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), Physics Research Team

Favorite Themed Weekend: Homecoming Weekend!

“My advisor has been there for me and I’ve come such a long way since freshman year because of her. I’m truly a different student. She’s there for me for not only for any academic needs I have, but everything that comes with being a high schooler.”

Involvement: Lacrosse, Swim Team, Investing Club

Favorite GS Memory: Winning the FSL championship last winter as Team Captain of the Swim Team!

“My teachers have always been there to help me while working on challenging projects. This experience can be found in every classroom on campus and that is what makes George school special.”

Involvement: Tennis, Instrumental Music, Table Top Club

Fun Fact: I went on the Tanzania Service Trip!

“My favorite place on campus is South Lawn because it truly embodies the feel of community that George school provides. Being able to watch the sunset light up and paint the sky over the trees on the west side of campus is where I’ve spent my favorite nights at George School.”

Involvement: Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Theater, Ski Club

Fun Fact: I am a tri-citizen of the TCI, the UK, and USA

“My service trip to Greece was the most amazing experience I have had at George school. Overall, the trip was amazing, and changed my perspective on the world as well as opening me up to new passions.”

Involvement: Volleyball, Swim Team (Manager), Vocal Music, Theater, Black Student Union, UMOJA

Favorite Class at GS: IB Literature with Adam Wassel

“The George School dress code has been created in a way that is understanding toward people of all sizes, races, and religions. This is something that many other schools don’t have. I appreciate that I can feel comfortable in my skin at George School.”

Involvement: Golf, Cheerleading, Theater, SAGA, Photo Club, SEASU

Favorite Class at GS: Photography

“What I love about the gym here at George School is how everyone is so supportive of each other. One of the trainers who supervises the gym helped me when I first stared weightlifting. Anytime I would make a new lifting weight record for myself, he would high five me. It’s moments like these where I love George School the most. It helped me to be more confident and make new friends.”

Harleysville, PA Day Student She/her

Involvement: Basketball, Track, Climate Action Club

Favorite Class at GS: IB HL Global Politics with Meredith Baldi

“Basketball is a huge part of my life, and I love playing for the Varsity Basketball team! We have great coaches who care about our development and amazing resources to ensure our success! Being part of a team, especially here at George School, is an experience I hope everyone is able to have in their high school career.”

Involvement: Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Theater, UMOJA

Favorite Place on Campus: South Lawn

“The sense of community felt at George School is probably the highlight of the school in my eyes. As soon as I first stepped on campus, I saw students who genuinely wanted to be there. Whether it be kids having fun on Red Square or in Marshall, there’s never a dull moment and everyone always has a good time being together.”

Involvement: Cheerleading, Swimming, Instrumental Music, Anthropology (Leader), UMOJA (Leader), SEASU (Leader), LASO (Latin American Student Organization), UNICEF, Climate Action Club, Women’s Empowerment Club

Fun Fact: I went on the Service Learning Trip to Rome, Italy where we followed the plot of the Aeneid in person!

“The dorms have really been a place where I have made my closest friends here at George School. My most treasured memories include setting up a movie in the common room while making waffles, running around the floors while getting ready for prom, laughing and doing karaoke in the bathroom every night, or just sitting in my friends’ rooms and chatting until it’s time to go somewhere.”

Involvement: Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Peer Group, Legos and Eggos, SAMOSA (Leader)

Favorite Class at GS: IB Theory of Knowledge with Kyle Abbott

“I love playing Spikeball on campus. Most of the school is gathered in one central area for almost an hour every single day participating and watching Spikeball games. It has been a great way for me to meet new people and form new relationships.”

Applications are now open for 2024-2025 service trips !

Students must apply for any trip on which they wish to go on. To apply, students must write a 1-2 page essay or record a 1-2 minute video of themselves responding to the following questions:

• Why do you want to participate in this specific trip?
• What are you hoping to learn from this course and experience?
• What skills or experiences do you bring to the group, which you believe will enhance the experience for the whole group?
• Is there anything else you would like the trip leaders to know about you and your interest in this trip?

Open to the Class of 2025 and 2026

About: Students in this course read, appreciate, and analyze Vergil’s Aeneid in English and use it to develop the skills of discussion, close reading, literary analysis, and writing for a credit in English. For a Latin credit, students establish an understanding of the craft of translation, comparing published English translations of excerpts of the text and composing their own. They also enhance their translating skills while learning about the legends and history of Rome’s founding, the historical events surrounding the Aeneid’s composition, and other historical episodes relevant to the Aeneid by reading excerpts of other texts in Latin.

During the travel segment of the course, students trace a portion of Aeneas’ journey from the ancient city of Troy in modern-day Turkey, to Mt. Etna (the home of the Cyclops) in Sicily, to Rome itself, stopping to explore Pompeii along the way. We visit relevant archeological sites, explore art and history museums, and read Latin inscriptions in situ. The trip will also fulfill the GS service requirement. While in Naples and Rome, we will join a local group dedicated to the improvement and beautification of public spaces for a history walk and clean-up of areas of historical significance. During the on-campus portions of the course, the students will put their Latin knowledge to work by helping local middle school Latin students.

Requirements: This trip involves extensive walking and moderate hiking. Students must have taken at least Latin 1.

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in language, 1 credit in English, and fulfill their service requirement.  IB diploma candidates will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leaders: Sharada Shreve-Price and Adam Wassel

Trip Price: $ 4,475

About: This course will introduce students to the diversity of life in the rainforest and the knowledge and worldview of indigenous peoples. From the perspective of biology, students will study tropical forest ecology and conservation, the dynamic ecology of the Amazonian Rainforest and Amazon River, the diversity of plants and animals, the interactions between species, and the challenges facing the rainforest today. In the English component, students will get acquainted with how indigenous peoples in the Amazon view the relation between human and nature by studying the writings and the oral storytelling of indigenous peoples. Students will compare the indigenous and non-indigenous perspectives and evaluate how the stories we tell can affect the actual environment.

Requirements: In order to safely participate in the planned activities, students should be able to:

• Walk in the woods in muddy and uneven terrain for more than a mile
• Sleep in a hammock

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in science, 1 credit in English, and fulfill their service requirement.  IB diploma candidates will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leaders: Bob Fest and Ariadne Costa

Trip Price: $5,495

About: This course explores: (1) the history of storytelling (myth, oration, theater, etc.) in Ancient Greece and its impact on human belief and relationships, with an exploration of how storytelling can forge relationships and reinforce ethical behaviors, (2) the current refugee crisis and its human impact, (3) media-making and journalism, equipping students with the tools they need to tell their own stories for social change. Students develop an academic foundation of storytelling and its history, an in-depth understanding of the political and social factors contributing to the refugee crisis, with a specific focus on the media’s impact on how we view issues in the refugee crisis, as well as the role NGOs and individuals play in humanitarian aid.

Students explore photography, graphic design, podcasting, and filmmaking as powerful media for sharing stories. Students will spend the majority of their travel in Athens, with a few notable trips to surrounding regions in Greece, to reinforce and deepen this learning and volunteer with organizations like Love Without Borders for Refugees in Need and Shedia Street Paper to learn firsthand about refugee experiences, the power of art to connect and educate people, and the role of constructive journalism. Upon return, students will host an art show at George School where they will share their experiences and use art and media to educate our local community about the refugee crisis in Greece.

Requirements: Students should be familiar with media tools for this trip, and be able to walk several miles and carry equipment weighing 20-25 lbs.

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in history, 1 credit in art, and fulfill their service requirement.  IB diploma candidates will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leaders: Meredith Baldi and Prescott Seraydarian

Trip Price: $4,475

Open to the Class of 2026 and 2027

About: This course will explore the complex and often challenging interactions between humans and wildlife. We will examine the ecological, cultural, and historical dimensions of these interactions, as well as the root causes of conflict. We will also discuss multidisciplinary frameworks for understanding and addressing human-wildlife conflict, and we will learn from the lessons of practitioners who are working to promote coexistence.  This course will specifically focus on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence in the Southern African nation of Botswana. 

Requirements: Students will be required to participate in a 2–3-week field project in Botswana. Students will work on solution-based projects related to human-elephant and human-cheetah coexistence in Botswana. Students will learn about the different methods that are being used to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and they will have the opportunity to participate in the use of some of these methods in the field. Students will work with Ecoexist (Human-Elephant coexistence) and Cheetah Conservation Botswana (Human-Cheetah coexistence).

Course Credit: Students will receive 1 credit of Science and fulfill the George school service-learning requirement.  IB diploma candidates in the class of 2026 will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leader: Bob Fest

Trip Price: $6,575

About: In this combined course and immersion trip, students will experience the richness of Peruvian culture, from the beginning of its history as the oldest civilization in the Americas to its modern-day reputation as the pride of South American cuisine. This 7th term course will include a historical overview, the study of indigenous communities, exposure to Peruvian literature, contemporary culture, environmental issues, and the development of sociocultural competence in preparation for a meaningful in-country experience.

The June 2025 trip that follows will be led by the Global Works organization which incorporates a combination of service and tourism experiences. In addition to exploring spectacular ancient ruins in the Sacred Valley, learning about the indigenous culture, visiting artisan markets and local farms, the group will help in a special needs school and learn about the traditional Quechua lifestyle in the village of Kayllarakay. Travel locations include Lima, Cusco, Urubamba, Calca, Pisac, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu. Students will spend 7 days and 6 nights in homestays in Calca where they will have an authentic immersion experience with Peruvian families.

Prerequisites: Two mods of Spanish III or higher. This course may not count as the third term for IB SL and HL candidates. However, it could be added as an elective fourth mod.

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in language and fulfill their service learning requirement. IB diploma candidates in the Class of 2026 will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leader: Rachel Hudson

Trip Cost: $4,895

General questions can be directed to Service Learning Coordinator Meredith Baldi at [email protected] .

Curriculum and travel-specific questions should be directed to trip leaders:

• Bonaire: Chris Odom & Edna Valdepenas
• Brazil: Bob Fest & Ariadne Costa
• Greece: Meredith Baldi & Prescott Seraydarian
• Italy/Turkey: Sharada Shreve-Price & Adam Wassel
• Philadelphia: Zahra Patterson
• Botswana: Bob Fest
• France: Theresa Montagne
• Peru: Rachel Hudson
• Poland : Adam Wassel

About: This trip offers participants an immersive tour of several Holocaust-related historical sites in and around Krakow, Poland. Four of our eight days abroad will be spent at Auschwitz, both the main camp (Auschwitz I) and its auxiliary, Auschwitz II/Birkenau. Our itinerary in Poland will be set by the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, founded by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor. Participants will experience Kor’s journey through her audio tour, learn the history of authentic sites with professional guides, and become witnesses both to historical atrocity and to the healing power of forgiveness. Eva’s son, Dr. Alex Kor, will accompany our group and offer personal insights.

Days not spent visiting Auschwitz will be spent visiting Holocaust-related sites walkable from Krakow (Plaszow concentration camp, Oskar Schindler’s enamelware factory, Krakow ghetto fighters memorial, remains of the Krakow ghetto wall, the former Jewish quarter of Krakow). Additionally, we will visit some sites important to Polish culture and heritage, which may include the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Castle, and/or St. Mary’s Cathedral. Participants should expect to walk the equivalent of 3-5 miles per day.    

Prerequisite: “Encountering the Holocaust through Literature” elective course (English Department).

This trip does not offer academic credit, but is an optional experiential addendum to the George School course “Encountering the Holocaust through Literature.”

Trip Leader: Adam Wassel

Trip Cost: $5,125

About: This interdisciplinary combined course and trip begins with classroom instruction Term 7 and culminates with travel to France, offerent students a firsthand experience related to their five-week classroom studies. This course, taught in French, focuses on essential themes in French history and culture, utilizing authentic materials such as press articles, videos, podcasts, historical documents, comic books, children’s books for assessment in listening, speaking, reading and writing and writing skills. Topics include the discovery of prehistoric cave art, Roman Gaul, and Quaker history in France, with a particular emphasis on Paris and the South of France. Environmental considerations in travel, such dining and transportation choices, are integrated. We will be spending 10 days at La Maison Quaker in Congénies, 3 days in Sarlat, and 3 days in Paris before returning to the States. This program involves collaborative efforts with the aging Quaker community at La Maison Quaker in the South of France. Activities include restoring historic gravestones, preserving Quaker life stories and learning the art of boutis for contributing to a quilt panel representing La Maison Quaker.

Requirements: Participants should be available for a weekend training session during Term 7, and they will share their reflections on George School’s social media before the trip’s conclusion. Physical requirements include the ability to complete 3-5 hours of work each day during the service portion of the trip with the range of motion expected for a variety of typical household tasks (bending, lifting, scrubbing), manage their own luggage on public transportation and on foot, and walk an average of 20,000 steps on days when we are sightseeing.

Prerequisites Two mods of French III or higher. This course may not count as the third term for IB SL and HL candidates. However, it could be added as an elective fourth mod. Bilingual students (French – English) are encouraged to apply.

Course Credits: Students earn 1 credit in language and fulfill their service learning requirement.  IB diploma candidates in the class of 2026 will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.

Trip Leader: Theresa Montagne

Open to Classes 2025 and 2026

About: This course explores contemporary topics in the prison abolition movement. It also provides an historic overview of the role of incarceration in the development of the modern world. Students learn how literature serves as a lifeline for incarcerated people and how literary expression is used as a vehicle for change. Students read the work of abolitionist poets, incarcerated writers, and volunteer with transformative justice organizations in the Philadelphia area. Workshops and trainings will include strategies in anti-violence organizing, grassroots publishing, and political advocacy. Field trips to Philadelphia and the surrounding areas help students understand the impact of mass incarceration on communities. Volunteer opportunities include shipping and packing books with Books Through Bars and supporting advocacy with Youth Art and Self-Empowerment Project and the Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration.

Requirements: Students are expected to maintain a journal in which they take notes, write reflections, and imagine a gentle world. At the end of four weeks of coursework, volunteer work, and workshops, students take a four-day retreat to understand the role of self-care in activist work and begin to imagine their final projects. Then, in the final week of the course, students conduct research and complete a traditional essay or creative project to build on and respond to their learning experience. Students may also conceive an advocacy campaign that directly supports the work of an abolitionist organization.

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in history, 1 credit in English, and fulfill their service requirement. IB diploma candidates will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project. This domestic-travel course requires parental consent.

Trip Leader: Zahra Patterson

Trip Price: $975

About: The combined Science and English courses explore reef ecology and human relationship to the sea. In addition to the study of Derek Walcott’s poetry, students will study a dynamic mixture of marine studies, physics, biology, chemistry, ocean science, ecology, and technology. This trip is designed to give students a unique and close-up immersive experience on the Caribbean island of Bonaire and in the waters surrounding it. Field work and environmental service components include coral restoration projects in the laboratory and underwater; in-water sea turtle surveys; scientific data collection of invasive species, coral health, and marine life; and beach, mangrove, and underwater cleanups.

All students must know how to swim and must demonstrate competency and comfort with scuba diving in the George School pool prior to the trip. Students who are not scuba certified will be trained on campus as part of the pre-travel coursework by a PADI-certified scuba instructor (Chris), and, by the end of the course, will receive their PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) certification. The immersive experience has set a goal of being 100% carbon neutral. To that end, students must demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship by altering some of their personal habits and behaviors to completely offset the negative environmental impact of traveling to Bonaire.

Requirements: Prior to acceptance for the trip, students must (1) complete a medical questionnaire, (2) swim 200m unassisted, (3) float for 10 minutes, and (4) pass a 60-second snorkel test. While on the trip, students must be able to carry their own scuba gear (approximately 50 pounds).

Course Credit: Students earn 1 credit in science, 1 credit in English, and fulfill their service requirement.  IB diploma candidates will be able to use this experience for their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project.  Students on the trip may apply for an Independent PE in the fall for 0.5 credits.

Trip Leaders: Chris Odom and Edna Valdepeñas

Trip Price: $4,895

Attention Class of 2027 Parents/Guardian: Travel learning opportunity for ninth grade students

Human Geography introduces students to the “Why of Where.” Using The Netherlands as our case study, students will explore the country by bike, riding town-to-town to examine the traditional and global influences on the landscapes and culture of Holland.

Highlights include learning how painter Vincent Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese art, visiting a floating dairy farm, exploring the silver trade and the skills of the silversmith, discovering how windmills are used in water management, and meeting with city planners to understand how the city center in Utrecht became car-free.

DATES: Depart: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Return: Sunday, June 16, 2024

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Student Application Form Parental Consent Form

*Applications are due Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Families are notified by Friday, November 17. This experience is designed for students in the Class of 2027 who have completed Human Geography.

Read the trip itinerary and learn more here!

Involvement: Fencing, Volleyball, Dance, UNICEF, Psychology, FBLA, Amnesty, Asian Student Union

Favorite Activity as a Boarding Student: Stargazing with friends on South Lawn

“Sophomore year, I started a UNICEF club here at George School and I’ve had so much fun with this club ever since. Having never started a club before this, UNICEF was really a chance for me and the members to explore and take initiatives in advocacy while gaining lifelong memories.”

Involvement: Volleyball, Lacrosse, Biochemistry Club, SEASU, Orchestra, Community Wellness Committee (CWC), GS Science Olympiad

Favorite GS Memory: Hosting a picnic under the cherry blossom trees during AP/IB exam season in the Spring to destress with friends.

Elizabeth finds community through her collection, her friends, and dorm parents. As a boarder, she views her dorm members as her second family, and appreciates how they all take care of each other throughout the school year.

Yardley, PA Day Student She/her

Involvement: Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Vocal Music, Jazz Club, Goldfish n Java, Student Council

Favorite GS Memory: Winning the last cheer competition of the year and celebrating all of their hard work throughout the season!

“I chose to come to George School because I was excited to start fresh. Coming to George School from public school meant new people, harder classes, and better athletics. Overall, I was just excited to make new first impressions and learn to become the best version of myself.”

Involvement: Book Club, Model UN, Community Chorus, Theater, Vocal Ensemble

Favorite Place on Campus: The Cherry Grove on South Lawn

Elspeth describes her collection as a strong, cohesive community inside the larger community of George School. Her advisor, Eric Wolarsky, provides advice for those who need it and her collection is composed of a group of students with varied GS experiences, such as people in different grades, from different countries, and who are both boarders and day students.

Involvement: Cross Country, Swimming, Theater, Model UN, Film Club (leader), ARGO (editor)

Favorite Place on Campus: Underneath the skylight at the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library

“My favorite class was the very first class I took at George School, Essentials of a Friends Community, with Pete Holland. It was just such a great class to start my GS career with, and an excellent introduction to the values and traditions of George School.”

Involvement: Field Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, Theater, Thrift Club, Goldfish n Java

Fun Fact: I started the Ultimate Frisbee team and also organized two live music festivals!

“One of my favorite activities to do on campus is go on walks in the vast woods that we have. It’s always really peaceful to go on a walk and I’ve found so many cool niche spots on campus that I’ve been able to show my friends.”

Involvement : Lacrosse, Soccer, Goldfish n Java Club, Thrift Club

Fun Fact: My brother is also a George School student! (Class of 2025)

“I love being a day student because it allows me flexibility with my schedule. It allows me to be able to do sports on campus and off campus really easily, and it also gives me the option to go back to GS when I want to to do the weekend activities GS offers.”

Involvement: Cross Country, Softball, Track, Instrumental Music

Favorite Place on Campus: The swing on South Lawn

“I decided to attend George School because of all of the opportunities I saw here. It is also set up much like a college campus, so I know that I will be well prepared when the time comes for me to go to college.”

Involvement: Lacrosse, Soccer, Climate Action Club

Favorite GS Memory: Storming the lacrosse field after a memorable win

“As an international student, I really like the birthday celebrations that Orton (Dormitory) puts on for every member of the community. It is one of the many traditions that makes boarding life feel more like living at home.”

Involvement: Cross Country, Swimming, Track, Science Olympiad, USAYPT (United States Association for Young Physicists), Food and Culture Club, Astronomy Club

Favorite Subjects at GS: Science and Art

“I really love the support system my collection provides. I feel my collection is becoming a second family. Everyone in the collection is there for both your triumphs and struggles, and they really care about helping you through them.”

Pennington, NJ Day Student She/her

Involvement: Basketball, Volleyball, Vocal Music, SAMOSA, Women’s Empowerment

Fun Fact: I play travel basketball outside of school and travel the country with my team for tournaments and showcases.

“I have always gone to public school growing up and moved once so I’ve been through lots of change. Also, switching to a private school is a big step. I was nervous at first, but George School was the perfect place for me!”

Involvement: Softball, Tennis, Goldfish n Java (leader), LASO (Latin American Student Organization)

Fun Fact: I was born in Brazil and have lived in Madagascar, Lesotho, and Colombia since then! I also speak Portuguese.

“I wanted to go to a school that could push me and be challenging while at the same time not be too competitive. Since being here, I don’t feel as though I am constantly trying to stay ahead of everyone, but instead I find myself working together with my friends and teachers to do better as a whole.

Involvement: Basketball, LASO (Latin American Student Organization), Women’s Empowerment Club, Morgan’s Message

Why she chose George School: “A perfect combination of a strong academic program, a great basketball coach, and an extremely diverse student body”

Whether it be teachers, coaches, classmates, teammates, or advisors, Bree has met people at George School who care about each other and the community. Bree has learned that at George School the faculty and staff care for the students and are invested in their growth.

Involvement: Cross Country, Swimming, Standing Room Only (SRO), MATES (School publication for STEAM subjects), GS Athletic Media Team, Psychology Club

Favorite Place on Campus: The Mollie Dodd Anderson Library

George School gave Celine a chance to explore her previous passions in a new setting. Live Music Weekend is her favorite weekend where students can sing and play music, reminding her of the past eight years she spent in the most famous Children’s Choir in Shanghai.

Involvement: Baseball, Cross Country, Theater

Favorite Class at GS: Painting and Drawing

Jerry loves being a boarder at George School because of the constant support and community. For example, during the week of the school musical, Jerry returned to his dorm after a late night of rehearsal to his roommates waiting for him in the lobby to congratulate him and his castmates on their hard work.

Involvement: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Climate Action Club, Book Club, Thrift Club

Favorite Class at GS : AP U.S. History

Ivy’s favorite parts of the day are getting fresh air on her walk between classes and eating at the picnic benches outside of Main. Her best memories of George School have been made while sitting on those benches eating lunch with her friends and relaxing under one of the many trees on campus between classes.

Involvement: Equestrian, Swimming, Theater, Instrumental Music, Psychology Club, Plant Club, Science Olympiad

Fun Fact: I travel around the world every year with my family and I have been to more than 20 different countries. I love doing exciting sports such as rock climbing, skiing, ice skating and snorkeling.

“George School is famous about its wonderful and diverse group of students, it makes me feel safe and welcomed as an international student in this community.”

Involvement: Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, SAGA, Percussion Club (co-leader)

Favorite Place on Campus: Betty’s Place or the Woodshop!

Irina chose George School for the loving community she grew up with at Newtown Friends School. She hopes to show prospective students that it is possible to maintain good grades and a social life on campus while pursuing all of your interests at George School.

Involvement: Cheerleading, Vocal Music, UMOJA, Women’s Empowerment

Favorite GS Memory: Volunteering at the Haunted Trail Walk during Haunted Hayride Day

“I had come from a small Quaker school, and I wanted to continue being in a community that was as respectful, diverse, and fun as the one I came from. When I toured George School, I immediately felt that same sense of community, and I knew this was the right place for me!”

Involvement: Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Vocal Ensemble

Favorite Class at GS: AP Language and Composition with Joelle Sanphy

“If you asked 14-year-old me what 16-year-old me would be like, he wouldn’t guess it in a million tries. George School has taken all of the areas I lacked in and transformed them into the highlights of my character and I can’t wait to see what I will be like my senior year.”

Involvement: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Climate Action Club, Ski Club, Yearbook Committee

Favorite GS Memory: Bonding with her teammates during preseason on the tennis team

“Being able to be outside in between each class and walking to each building in the fresh air and sunlight is such a special gift we have as students here. When I catch myself taking it for granted, I have to stop and just look around at the beautiful buildings, trees, and nature that surrounds me.”

Involvement: Soccer, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Dance, ARGO, Thrift Club, Climate Action Club

Fun Fact: My mom is a George School alumna!

“I’m so happy I am a boarder because I love the moments that spontaneously happen in the dorm, like when everyone on my hall ends up watching a tv show together, or just laughing with my friends before lights out.”

Involvement: Lacrosse, Women’s Empowerment, Dance, UNICEF, ARGO, Climate Action Club, Thrift Club

Favorite GS Memory: Dancing to “Closing Time” by Semisonic to celebrate the end of Live Music Weekend

“I chose George School because not only did the community and environment seem like the place I wanted to put myself, I learned what it was like to be in the George School community. It is a place that highlights inclusivity and equality as well as the strive to push and challenge students to do their best in and out of the classroom.”

Involvement: Tennis, Softball, Equestrian, Basketball

Favorite Themed Weekend at GS: Harvest Weekend

Charlotte knew George School was the high school for her because of the instant connection and kindness from everyone on campus. Even when doing virtual zooms, everyone was so friendly and willing to answer any questions she had.

Involvement: Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Student Council, Women’s Empowerment Club, Morgan’s Message

Favorite Themed Weekend at GS: Student Council Weekend

For Caroline, community comes from sports, where she adores her teammates and looks forward to seeing her friends at every practice, workout, or game—even if it is early in the morning. The bus rides back from field hockey and lacrosse games have become her favorite memories at George School.

Beijing, China Boarding Student He/him

Involvement: Fencing, Tennis, Soccer, MATES (School publication for STEAM subjects), Math Team, Psychology Club, Chess Club

Fun Fact: I started Fencing Club with my advisor, Kai, who also happens to be my teacher, club sponsor, coach, and dorm parent!

“I believe that boarding has helped me build relationships with those who I normally would not have interacted with. When you are living with others in such a close environment, you eventually start to know everyone and get close with them.”

Henryville, PA Boarding Student She/her

Involvement: Volleyball, Vocal Music, Theater, LASO (Latin American Student Union), Film Club

Favorite Place on Campus: The Music Studio!

“Everyone has been so welcoming and encouraging ever since I first stepped foot on campus for Celebration for Accepted Students Day. George School has allowed me to become comfortable in my own skin and has encouraged me to explore many things that I didn’t have the opportunity to try before coming here.”

Bethlehem, PA Day Student She/her

Involvement: Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Morgan’s Message, Prom Committee

Favorite Themed Weekend at GS: LASO (Latin American Student Organization) Weekend

As a member of the lacrosse and field hockey teams, her favorite place on campus is the turf field where she finds camaraderie with her teammates. Being a part of a close knit team offers endless support on and off the playing field.

Involvement: Cheering, Tennis, Softball, Model UN, ComEngineering

Why she chose George School: “It was the school that wished me ‘Happy Birthday’ while I was applying”

“I am able to be my true self in front of my advisor and she’s become my second mom. She’s always the first person I would go to whenever something comes up and I love how patient and helpful she is.”

Plainfield, NJ Boarding Student She/her

Involvement: Volleyball, Dance, UMOJA

Favorite Dining Hall Food: Waffles with applewood bacon

“I love holiday weekend because it’s a time when I see our campus light up the most. It’s a time where we gather together to see the beautifully decorated meeting house and a time I truly enjoy.”

Philadelphia, PA Day Student She/her

Involvement: Equestrian, Climate Action Club

Favorite Class at GS: Spiritual Practices for Wellbeing with Robert Mooney

“The riding team is what drew me to look at GS, and was the ultimate attraction when I toured. After touring, though, I fell in love with the outdoor campus, the old buildings, and the huge painting and drawing studio. Colby interviewed me and we immediately got along so well. I loved how respected and seen I felt during my interview and I really saw myself growing at George School.”

Feasterville, PA Day Student She/her

Involvement: Dance, Theater, UMOJA, Thrift Club

Favorite Class at GS: Dance and Creative Process

“Creativity is a large part of how I identify and truly makes me who I am. George School is a great place to help you discover those little things that make you different that you can include in your work to make it great.”

Beijing, China Boarding Student She/her

Involvement: Cross Country, Curious George, Yearbook, Art History Club, Anthropology Club

Favorite Class at GS: AP Language and Composition with Kyle Abbott

“My favorite George School memory would be when I first sang the George School hymn at the start of my sophomore year. It was the first time that I experienced a whole school gathering and shouting ‘George School!’ It empowered me with school spirit and forever love for my high school.”

Involvement : Soccer, Swimming, Vocal Music, Red Cross Club President, UNICEF, MedForum, Amnesty, Thrift Club

After transferring to George School her junior year, Hannah was immediately welcomed into the George School community. Gathering with her advisor and collection weekly helped her cultivate a strong support system and friendships as a new student on campus. “When I first walked on campus for my tour, I felt at home.”

Newtown, PA Day Student He/him

Involvement: Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Model UN, Ski and Board, Robotics, Yearbook Club

Favorite Class at GS: Global Politics with Dar Sheth

Axton is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma candidate and practicing Quaker with a passion for history. Whether he is studying or collaborating with friends, he enjoys spending his time in the back tables of the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library.

Tim has been with George School for over 15 years and brings with him many years of restaurant and catering experience. Tim shows his passion for food everyday, not only by creating all of George School’s menus, but by leading his team in making all recipes from scratch. Tim is dedicated and proud to be part of the George School community.

ON THE MENU

• Pesto Chicken
• Cheese Tortellini
• Zucchini & Squash
• Rustic Italian Chimichurri Sauce Watermelon, Cucumber & Basil Salad
• Panzanella Salad

Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to meet Tim on Wednesday, September 13 in the Dining Hall and ask him any questions they may have!

Visit the Health and Wellness Guidelines page for guidance on how our community manages contagious illnesses on campus.

Did you know that MDA Library provides access to OneSearch , a discovery system that simplifies access to our vast collection of digital and print resources? This powerful tool allows you to search for books, e-books, articles, and other materials all in one place from the library webpage .

Instead of searching through multiple databases and websites to find the resources you need for your assignments, projects, or lesson plans, you can save time and focus on what really matters: your research.

OneSearch makes it easy to filter results by type, date, subject, and more in addition to providing recommendations for related resources based on your searches. Whether you are a community member looking for research materials, teaching resources, an article blocked by a paywall, or your next great read, OneSearch will make your search more efficient.

The MDA Library team is available to provide support and training to help you get the most out of this new tool. Visit our website to explore OneSearch and incorporate it into your work, teaching, and research.

Questions? Email [email protected] or book a research consultation here .

Join current George School students for a Q & A about life at GS on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Watch the recording here .

Director of Admission Kim Major p ’23 & ’26 will be available for a Q & A session for newly enrolled students and their families on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Meeting ID: 810 5986 2330 Passcode: 603095

Get ready for the 2023-24 school year! Bookmark  www.georgeschool.org/backtoschool , your planning hub for the 2023-24 school year, to refer to as you plan for the coming year.

Questions? Visit our Parent/Guardian FAQ page for more information about life at GS.

Enrollment Process:  George School Admission Team , 215.579.6547 Financial Aid:  Mike Murray , Director of Financial Aid, 215.579.6550 Billing, Payments, or Insurance:  Rose Rosenberg , Accounts Receivable Specialist, 215.579.6510 Registration:  Registration Team Transportation and Residential Life:   Deans’ Office , 215.579.6589 Health and Wellness:  Student Health and Wellness Center, 215.579.6715 General Questions:  George School Admission Team , 215.579.6547

Dear George School Students,

Do you remember the moment you said “yes” to GS?! For so many, attending the Celebration for Accepted Students (CAS) IS that moment. Every year, the Admission Office works to create an exciting, special, fun-filled experience for our newly accepted students… and we need YOUR help to make the 2023 CAS our best event yet!

This year, there will be two CAS days: March 30 and April 4.

Families will come to campus and attend programming throughout the morning and afternoon to get a sense of what George School is all about. We will need high-energy, dynamic, positive student volunteers to help families navigate campus; answer questions about life at GS; run icebreakers and other games; and so much more. If you are interested in being a Student Volunteer, please fill out this form at your earliest convenience.

Thank you! The Admission Team

Attention Parents/Guardians: The Admission Team is looking for parent volunteers to help out with Celebration for Accepted Students (CAS) on March 30 and April 4.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact Admission Visit and Outreach Coordinator Deb Soufleris at [email protected] .

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Rahebeh Abedi [email protected] M.Sc. GIS Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Iran B.Sc. Geomatics Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology, Arak Branch, Iran Research Interests : Environmental studies; LULC and environmental changes; remote sensing; spatial analysis, spatial statistics, and spatial modeling; data mining and machine learning. Adviser: Lyndon Estes

Kwabena Antwi [email protected] MPhil Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana B.Sc. Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Research Interests: Climate-agroecosystem interactions, Conservation, Climate variability, Vulnerability, Tropical farming systems, Smallholder farmers, Climate change adaptation, Food security. Website Adviser: Abby Frazier

J. Michael Athay [email protected] M.Sc. Environmental Policy and Regulation, The London School of Economics and Political Science (UK) B.A. French Studies, Brigham Young University Research Interests: human-environment and nature-society relationships; economic and development geographies; sustainability; political and industrial ecologies; global-south perspectives; critical theories; environmental philosophies, ethics, and justice. Adviser: Yuko Aoyama

Arman Bajracharya [email protected] B.S. Ecology and Field Biology, St. Cloud State University Research Interests: Studying the impacts of urbanization on the fragmentation of vegetative land. Adviser: Rinku Roy Chowdhury

Ricardo Barbosa [email protected] M.Sc. International Relations, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil B.A. Geography, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil B.A. Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil B.A. International Relations and Social Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil Research Interests: agriculture irrigation development, food policy, environmental governance, critical agrarian studies, political geography, digital geographies, political ecology, the Cerrado biome Adviser: Mark Davidson

Thomas Bilintoh [email protected] M.Sc. In Geography, Michigan State University B.Sc. in Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana. Research interests: GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Cognition and Uncertainty in spatial data. Adviser: Robert Pontius

Andrea Cabrera Roa [email protected] M.Sc. Environmental Science and Policy, Clark University B.A. Anthropology, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru Research interests: Human-Nature relationships, political ecology, environmental governance, socio-environmental conflicts, socio-ecological vulnerability, indigeneity in the Peruvian amazon. Adviser(s): Anthony Bebbington and Yuko Aoyama

Sergio Carvajal [email protected] M.A. Developmental Studies, International Institute of Social Science, Erasmus University, The Hague, Netherlands B.A. Philosophy and Political Science, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá D.C., Colombia Research Interests: Environmental studies, political economy, socio-ecological relations, climate changing capitalism and agrarian change, social movements. Adviser: Mark Davidson

Michael Cecil [email protected] M.S. Geographic Information Science for Development and Environment (GISDE), Clark University M.S. Mathematics, University of Washington B.A. Mathematics and International Relations, Brown University Research Interests: Applications of GIS and land change modeling to climate change science and climate change policy, risk analysis and vulnerability analysis, participatory GIS. Adviser: Lyndon Estes

Mwangi Chege [email protected] M.A., International Relations and Economics, Johns Hopkins University – School of Advanced International Studies, Washington DC B.A., Geography, University of South Africa, Pretoria Research Interests : Urban geography, Southern Urbanism, Agrarian studies, Rural-Urban linkages and relations. Adviser: James Murphy

Maria del Pilar Delpino Marimon [email protected] Master in Regional Planning (MRP), Cornell University B.A. in Geography, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Interests: globalisms, feminist political ecology, political geography, critical infrastructure studies, western Amazon, critical visualization, and digital humanities. Adviser: Anthony Bebbington

Amy Dundon  [email protected] M.A. Urban Affairs, University of San Francisco B.S. Philosophy, Northeastern University Research Interests : urban geography, racial capitalism, municipal finance, carceral geography, higher education, housing, California cities. Adviser: Asha Best and Mark Davidson

Clare Gaffey [email protected] M.A. Geography, University at Albany B.S. Environmental Science, University at Albany Research Interests: Remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicles, arctic systems, cryosphere, climate, phenology. Adviser: Karen Frey

Antonio Victor Galvão da Fonseca [email protected] Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil B.A. Environmental Engineering, State University of Pará, Belém, Brazil Research Interests: GIS, Remote Sensing, Land use and land cover maps, Spatial Analysis, Uncertainty in spatial data. Adviser: Robert Gil Pontius Jr.

Hemant Raj Ghimire [email protected] M.Sc. Environmental Science Tribhuvan University, Nepal B.Sc. Environment Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal Research Interests: Environmental and social implications of renewable energy transition; sustainable renewable energy development; hydropower; solar project; human dimension of environmental conservation; environmental impact assessment; spatial analysis for environmental assessment. Adviser: James McCarthy

María José Guillén-Araya [email protected] Bachelor and Licentiate in Political Science, University of Costa Rica Research Interests : tourism, feminist political economy, feminist geopolitics, decolonial thought, race and racism, Central America.” Adviser: Asha Best

Ashley Hoffman [email protected] B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation at University of Massachusetts, Amherst Research Interests: Forest Ecology, Forest Disturbances, Forest Health. Adviser: Dominik Kulakowski

Emily Holloway [email protected] M.S. Urban Policy and Planning, Hunter College B.A. Government, Smith College Research Interests : historical geography, racial capitalism, mobilities, Atlantic studies Website Adviser: Asha Best and Mark Davidson

Karen Hudlet Vazquez  [email protected] M.S. International Development Studies, Utrecht University, Netherlands B.S. International Relations, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, Mexico Research Interests: Business and human rights, development theory, environmental governance, land use change, access to lands, participatory action research, social-environmental conflicts, social movements, Latin America, especially Mexico and Central America. Adviser(s): Anthony Bebbington and James McCarthy

Sam Khallaghi  [email protected] M.S. Geomatics Lund University, Sweden M.S. GIS and RS with focus on land and water resources Tabriz University, Iran B.S. Forestry Agriculture and Natural Resource University of Gorgan, Iran Research interests: Spatial databases, Web Mapping, Spatial Ontology, Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing. Adviser: Lyndon Estes

Fatemeh Kordi [email protected] M.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS, University of Tehran, Iran B.A. Natural Resource Engineering, Lorestan University, Iran Research Interests: Forests and climate change; land use change modeling; crop classification; assessment of NCS opportunities in order to reduce carbon emission; Hydrology modeling; evapotranspiration. Adviser: Hamed Alemohammad and John Rogan

Madeline Kroot [email protected] B.A. Geography and Linguistics, Dartmouth College Research Interests :  Energy geographies with a particular focus on the political ecology of energy transmission projects in the US North-East, and their implications for just energy transitions. Website Adviser: James McCarthy

Christopher Lamb [email protected] M.A. English, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho B.A. Philosophy and Environmental Science, Marlboro College, Marlboro, Vermont Research Interests: political ecology, environmental justice, critical Indigenous studies, multispecies and extinction studies, oral history, critical cartography, and environmental humanities. Adviser: Max Ritts

Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff  [email protected] B.A. Earth & Environmental Science, Wesleyan University Research Interests : Energy Justice and transitions, Science and Technology Studies, Critical Physical Geography, Applied GIS, Citizen Science and low-cost sensors, Community-Based Participatory Research, Mixed Methods Adviser: John Rogan

Vanchy Weizhi Li [email protected] M.S. Environmental Science and Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) B.S. GIS, Fujian Normal University Research Interests: GIS and Remote sensing, Environmental change on health, and land cover/land use on biodiversity. Website Adviser: Florencia Sangermano

Jacob Mitchell [email protected] M.L.A (Landscape Architecture), University of Toronto B.E.S (Environmental Studies), York University Research Interests: Urban infrastructure and climate change adaptation. Urban forestry. Caribbean and Gulf Coast urbanism. Landscape visualization, cartography, and environmental rhetoric. Adviser: Mark Davidson

Khadija Nisar [email protected] M.Sc. Computer Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan B.Sc. Space Sciences, GIS, Remote Sensing, Climatology, Meteorology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Research Interests: Hydrology ,Climate Change and Impact Assessment on Agriculture , Remote Sensing , GIS. Adviser: Mark Davidson

Spandan Pandey [email protected] M.Sc. Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences B.Tech. Information Technology, West Bengal University of Technology Research Interests: Political ecology of climate change, vulnerability and adaptation,  urban spaces, climate ethics, and environmental governance. Adviser: Rinku Roy Chowdhury

Sushil Paudel [email protected] M.Sc. Geographic Information Science & System, Salzberg University, Austria M.Sc. Forestry, Agriculture and Forestry University, Hetauda, Nepal B.Sc. Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Hetauda, Nepal Research Interests: GIS and Remote Sensing; Spatial Data Modelling and Spatial Statistics; Forest Carbon Assessment Methodology; LULC change analysis; Geo-Database Management for Big Data; Machine Learning and Deep Learning; UAVs and Drones for resource assessment in inaccessible areas. Adviser: Dominik Kulakowski

Sunita Phuyal [email protected] M.Sc. Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal B.Sc. Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Research Interests: Climate Change and Adaptation, Climate variability, Drought, Environmental conservation, GIS, Remote Sensing, Spatial analysis Adviser: Abby Frazier

Walter Poulsen [email protected] M.Sc. Sustainable Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst B.A. Cultural Anthropology, China Studies, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Research Interests: commodification of natures; agricultural political ecology; sociopolitical dimensions of renewable energy transitions; critical sustainability studies. Adviser: Mark Davidson

Jewon Ryu [email protected] M.Sc. Geography, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea B.Sc. Geography, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Research Interests: Nature and society; human and environment; urban political ecology; environmental politics/policies; urban green infrastructure; net-zero by 2050, environment and development. Adviser: Deborah Martin

Inge Salo  [email protected] M.A. Geography, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa B.A. Anthropology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa Research Interests: South African urbanism, place-making, urban displacement, urban resistance. Adviser: Asha Best and Deborah Martin

Sarah SanGiovanni  [email protected] M.U.P. Urban Planning, The State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. English, The State University of New York at Binghamton B.A. Environmental Studies, The State University of New York at Binghamton Research Interests: Urban sustainability transitions, urban planning and governance, infrastructure, place-making. Adviser(s): Deborah Martin and James Murphy

Mikayla Schappert [email protected] M.A. Geography, Miami University, Oxford, OH B.Sc. Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA Research Interests: landscape ecology; landscape heterogeneity; landscape pattern; GISci; GIS; spatial analysis; spatial statistics; remote sensing; landscape change; conservation; human-environment interactions; habitat fragmentation Website Adviser: Mark Davidson

Eunyeong Song [email protected] M.A Geography Education, Seoul National University B.A. Social Studies Education (Geography Education), Jeju National University Research Interests: Export Crops, Spices, Food Chains, Agricultural Commodities Change, International Food Trade, Agrarian Change, Regional Development, Global Production Networks, Commodity Chains and Networks, Development Studies, East and Southeast Asia. Adviser: James Murphy

Mara van den Bold [email protected] MSc. Anthropology and Development, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK B.A. Anthropology and Latin American Studies, Union College, USA Research interests : political ecology, development theory, natural resource conflicts, indigenous social movements, agrarian change, food sovereignty and nutrition, Latin America, West Africa. Website Adviser: James McCarthy

Gisselle Vila-Benites [email protected] M.A. Environmental Development, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru B.A. Sociology, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Research Interests: political ecology, resource geographies, elite power, natural resource governance, artisanal and small-scale mining, energy transition, Latin America. Adviser: Anthony Bebbington

Julia Wagner [email protected] B.A. in International Affairs, The George Washington University Research Interests: civic data, political economy, property, commons, urban planning. Adviser: James McCarthy

Shan-yu  Samuel Wang [email protected] M.S. Geography, National Taiwan University B.S. Geography, National Taiwan University Research Interests: State projects; geopolitics; industrial studies; political economy; zones (SEZ, EPZ, FTA); economic geography; development geography; Taiwanese firms; India. Website Adviser: Yuko Aoyama

William Westgard-Cruice [email protected] MSc. Urban and Economic Geography, Utrecht University B.A. Economics and Geography, Utrecht University Research Interests: C ritique of political economy, dialectical method, production of space, labor geography, energy geography, geographies of education. Website Adviser: James McCarthy

Sitian Xiong [email protected] M.S. GIS, Clark University B.S. in Geography, University of Wyoming B.E. Land Resource Management, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China Research Interests: Remote sensing, Agriculture, Machine Learning. Adviser: Lyndon Estes

Aiyin Zhang [email protected] M.S. Hong Kong Polytechnic University B.S. Beijing Forestry University Research Interests: Time-series remote sensing, Temporal GIS, Land-use and Land-cover Change, Forest Disturbances Monitoring, Spatial-temporal analysis. Adviser: Robert Pontius and John Rogan

Anna Zhu [email protected] M.S. Geography, The George Washington University B.A. Geography, The George Washington University B.S. Economics, The George Washington University Research Interests: Arctic systems, climate change, cryosphere, and GIS/Remote Sensing. Adviser: Karen Frey

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Alumna, Kathy Russell, Named 2024 Prince George's County Teacher of the Year

GSEHD alumna  Kathy Russell  (master's, Educational Leadership and Administration) has been named the  2024 Prince George's County Teacher of the Year . She has taught students for 26 years with Prince George's County Public Schools and is currently a reading and language arts teacher at Rose Valley Elementary School.

Russell was nominated by her peers for her "outstanding teaching skills, passion for education and mentorship." In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Russell founded a school-based reading club and developed an after-school program for students that need additional support. She has also hosted Math Family Night, involving the community and providing support and incentives to more than 300 students and parents. She also has volunteered as a mentor teacher, reading department chairperson and professional development lead teacher. Additionally, she served on the district’s reading curriculum selection committee and was an ESOL program coordinator.

"Mrs. Russell embodies the qualities of an exceptional teacher," said Sharon H. Porter, principal of Rose Valley Elementary. "She instills in her students an intense desire to learn and to achieve at a high level. She also supports her colleagues in their professional growth through her leadership and mentorship."

She will compete statewide against representatives from all 24 counties for the title of Maryland Teacher of the Year, which will be announced in the fall.

Congratulations and best of luck, Kathy!