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