Brearley School

After more than a decade of leading The Brearley School, I am still awed by the energy and enthusiasm of our students. There is no greater inspiration than seeing the wonder on their faces as they make an academic discovery or connection. This is why I am here.

Like a fabric’s intertwined weft and warp, students at Brearley are part of a close knit community. The weft comprises the students, faculty and staff and is made up of fine, pliable strands that run horizontally. Together they bind to the warp. Each year new strands are woven in, adding new types of strength, resilience and beauty to the fabric. The warp is composed of durable fiber and provides the form and shape of our community, its threads representing our mission and values. The warp reminds us what a Brearley education means: excellence in the liberal arts; the joy of lifelong learning; active participation in a lively and inclusive community; thinking critically and creatively; acting for the greater good with courage and integrity; instilling the confidence to pursue one's ambitions; the forging of lifelong friendships; and the capacity to lead purposeful lives.

I invite you to explore our school’s many threads. The harmony of their intertwining is what has distinguished us since our founding nearly 140 years ago and what will continue to distinguish us in generations to come. Thank you for your interest in our singular school.