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Headmaster's Corner
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As Headmaster of St. Martin's Episcopal School, I'm proud to have been a member of this community as we collaborated in laying out our vision for the future. Positive momentum is with us: We've mapped out our unique position in the marketplace, and we have put in place a plan of long-term financial sustainability. We have adopted a set of Core Operating Principles, which guide us in our daily operations as well as strategic planning. We recognize that students learn in many ways, and I'm a prime example of that phenomenon. In academic terms, I was a late-bloomer in high school, although I did experience success on the athletic field. It was only later, in graduate school at Harvard, that I became fully immersed in the joys - and theories - of learning. I know how important it is not to give up on a child. As a School, we must ever strive to create the conditions which help young people tap their talents and discover their passions. That's what we are all about. Meeting that challenge informs every decision we make, every program we create, and every dollar we spend. I look forward to working with you in the future as we engage in healthy dialogue and open debate. Together, we can take a great school to even greater heights. Jeffrey Pratt Beedy Project Adventure at St. Martin's
Some recommended references for those wishing to learn more about Project Adventure and other influences on the educational philosophy at St. Martin's: Project Adventure: www.pa.org Islands of Healing: A Guide to Adventure Based Counseling by Jim Schoel, Dick Prouty and Paul Radcliffe (1998) Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development I believe that communication is key between parents and schools. My thirty years of experience as a leader in independent education have taught me the value of open dialogue and healthy debate, as opposed to the destructiveness of public hearsay and grievances. To that end, I have set up this Headmaster's Corner to receive emails from parents, students or alumni that I will read and answer. On some occasions, it may be as simple as to direct you to the proper department. On others, we may need to meet and discuss the issue in person. But here is where it can begin...the Headmaster's Corner.
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