Waverly Blog

Connecting
We wish to give a big thank you to the Waverly Parent Organization for connecting us during these many months at home! The community of students, teachers, and parents are what make Waverly the wonderful, warm, and unique school it is. Read on to learn about some of the virtual events the WPO has made happen this year, and be sure to check the Waverly Weekly News and PSL for more to come!

Thank you, Heidi – Part two of a series
On November 18, 2020, Heidi announced that after 25 years at Waverly, she will be retiring as Head of School on June 30, 2021. Waverly faculty and staff reflect on working with and knowing Heidi over the years.

This I Believe – I Believe in Myself
“It’s weird to have the most story-worthy thing that has happened to you in your life be told to you by other people,” writes Waverly senior Lola M. ’21 in her This I Believe essay. Through the telling of her remarkable beginning, Lola shares how essential it is to believe in yourself.

Why Waverly?
A Waverly parent of two shares why Waverly is the right school for his family. After originally planning to enroll in our school for a short period, they decided to stay for the long haul, due mainly to our engaging and thoughtful teachers who have also served as role models to his kids.

New Decade, New Destinies
Ten Waverly students and teachers will participate in the 2020 NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC) this week. The theme of this year’s conference is “New Decade, New Destinies: Challenging Self, Changing Systems, and Choosing Justice.” Read more about the workshops some of our faculty will be presenting as well as the Student Diversity Leadership Conference some of our students will be attending.

Thank you, Heidi – Part one of a series
On November 18, 2020, Heidi announced that after 25 years at Waverly, she will be retiring as Head of School on June 30, 2021. Waverly faculty and staff reflect on working with and knowing Heidi over the years.

Maria and Oonagh’s Little Hearts
Kindergarten/first grade associate teacher Maria describes a moment of connection in her and Oonagh’s Zoom classroom.

Growing, Learning
First/second associate teacher Yanndery Flow shares about her transition from her administrative support role at the middle and high school to the classroom, and all the ways she is growing and learning alongside her students.