Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60and Babalwa Tetyana ’18. Two alumni, Jeb Brooks ’01 and Zac Schner ’14, presented “Integrity for Life” and spoke about how Greensboro Day School helped provide them with lifelong benefits of attending a school with a strong character and ethics program. Greensboro Day School is the first school in the nation to be awarded the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education’s certification of Ethical Excellence and as part of the conference, provided information about steps the school took to work toward this designation and how it is incorporated into the curriculum, policies, and procedures of the school. The following day, GDS hosted a National Ethics Consortium with other leaders across the country including David Streight, Tim Leet, Anne Cass, Damaris McLean, and Lee Deick. Greensboro Day School faculty members, Michelle Bostian, Kelly Sipe, and Bridget Gwinnett also participated in the consortium. The event focused on best practices in the field of character development for students and how to best serve the professional development needs for educators. CAMPUS NEWS Lisa Dai LOWER SCHOOL MANDARIN CHINESE Tory Grace Bowers UPPER SCHOOL SCIENCE Dorsett Davis UPPER SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES Jasmine Marie Davis COUNSELING INTERN Jordan Davis JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT Kathy Goodkin LOWER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jill Hare LOWER SCHOOL MUSIC SPECIALIST Ashley Harris 5TH GRADE LEARNING RESOURCES / HUMANITIES Sara LeBlanc 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES 15newfacultyandstaffjoinedtheGreensboro DaySchoolcommunityin2016-17. Janet Mintz LOWER SCHOOL SPANISH Lauren Parnell JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT Robin Schenck INTERIM UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR Hannah Williams COUNSELING INTERN Jason Thomas UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS Mary Katherine McInnis ’04 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION The Greensboro Day School Character and Ethics Committee, in collaboration with the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS) hosted the inaugural Character and Ethics Conference: Better than Booksmart: Teaching to Reach Both Heart and Mind for educators from across North Carolina and throughout the United States. The event was held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 on the campus of Greensboro Day School. 70 participants, representing 25 schools attended the conference to learn methods to educate and prepare students who will become our future leaders. Presentations were centered on research-based practices to promote positive, pro-social behavior that prioritizes integrity over conformity and ethics over winning. Topics included Primary Ethics: What Does a Balanced Character & Ethics Program in Primary Grades (K-4) include?, Ethics 101: GreensboroDaySchoolHosts NationalEthicsConference Greensboro Day School was part of a regional tour hosted by the Steinway Piano Gallery - Greensboro and Charlotte to showcase the personal Steinway & Sons piano of Van Cliburn, one of classical music’s most revered artists. The stunning Model D, Serial #443530, was a favorite of Mr. Cliburn’s and accompanied him to the great stages of the world for some of his most memorable performances. The piano made appearances in both the Triad and Charlotte with the opportunity to play this revered instrument. The event featured the Triad Institute for Young Musicians including Michael Drusdow ’19. In addition to special student lectures presented by Steinway Piano Gallery, Mark Love, CEO of Steinway Piano Gallery spoke about Van Cliburn and the political impact of his historic 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition win in Moscow. Attendees were also able to enjoy recorded Van Cliburn performances showcased on the Steinway Spirio player piano system. The tour also included Vincent van Gelder who performed selections from Van Cliburn’s 1958 Tchaikovsky competition program as well as works by Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Liszt. During the event, Sophomore Michael Drusdow was recognized as a Young Steinway Artist by Steinway and Sons. This is the beginning of a lifelong partnership between Michael and the Steinway Piano Family. As is noted on the Young Steinway Artist’s Web page, the designation of a“Young Steinway Artist”confers upon a select group of talented musicians the distinction of affiliation with the Steinway Artist family, and access to the worldwide resources of Steinway & Sons and its exclusive network of dealers. Develop the Practice of Ethical Literacy and Discernment, and Best Practices in Critical Service Learning. Several members of the Greensboro Day School community served as presenters and facilitators including faculty members, administrators, students, and alumni. These included Mark C. Hale, Head of School; Michelle Bostian, Director of Counseling; Kelly Sipe, Kindergarten teacher; Bridget Gwinnett, Upper School Counselor; Chrissy Olson ’85, Technology Coordinator; Barry Davis, Middle School Director; and Kathy Gillespie, Learning Resource Specialist. A panel of students presented on the topic of working through ethical dilemmas, providing real-life examples. The panel included students Bennett Lewis ’19, Catherine Sar ’19, Jacob Thomas ’18, Kate Hodgin ’20, KarenBaldwinRecognizedas BrooksSabbaticalRecipient Since 1996, Greensboro Day School has annually selected a member of the faculty to receive funding for a summer sabbatical. Faculty members submit proposals that are reviewed by members of the Head of School’s Council. Proposals must include a description of the anticipated travel and explain how the time used will benefit the teacher and their students. 6th Grade English teacher Karen Baldwin has been selected as the 2017 Brooks Sabbatical recipient. Mrs. Baldwin has been a member of the GDS faculty for 9 years, with 28 years teaching experience. She also serves as a Middle School Student Council Advisor, Learning 2 Lead Advisor, Teaching Learning Council member, and Critical Friends Group facilitator. After hearing the TED Talk by Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie titled “The Danger of a Single Story,” Mrs. Baldwin was inspired to expand her knowledge of other cultures, ultimately leading her to host an international student from China. Mrs. Baldwin plans to travel to China with her family this summer, including her host daughter Crystal Zhou ’17 to continue to increase her knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture. They have planned to visit Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Chengdu. In addition, they will visit the Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Peking University, and Peking Harbor. Crystal and her family have offered to serve as tour guides to the Baldwin family during their visit. Mrs. Baldwin will also spend time in the XiWai International School. There are plans to make connections between GDS and the XiWai International School during the 2017-18 school year. This trip will also help Mrs. Baldwin raise awareness of Chinese cultures, and traditions as she shares her personal experiences as her students study China. The Brooks Endowment for Sabbatical Leave was established by Dr. Jean Brooks in 1996. The sabbatical encourages writing, research, and unique cultural experiences with the sabbatical covering the cost of the recipient’s trip. Twenty previous recipients have taken them to such places as Costa Rica, Italy, Guinea, Greece, Ireland, France, Maine, England, and throughout the U.S. Schner Brooks CAMPUS NEWS 4 | Winter 2017 GDS Magazine | 5