Portrait of an Educator

“Shared purpose and high standards have long been a hallmark of the Ravenscroft community, but the Portrait of an Educator defines those ideas in clear, direct and meaningful language to help us avoid getting lost in the regular challenges or administrative weeds and instead align our day-to-day work with our vision for what excellent teaching really looks and feels like. I love that the statements include both outwardly directed concepts like nurturing students as well as inward-facing ideas like cultivating our own learning and curiosity. And the fact that these ideals begin with joy and end with inclusivity sends an important message to our whole community — a message that, if we lean into it, can positively shape the school we are and the school we will be in 10 years, 20 years or further into the future.”

- Upper School English teacher Joel Karpowitz

“We explored faculty expectations and qualities in relation to our students’ ability to succeed: How do we nurture authentic connections that model this [vision], in the context of our Portrait of a Graduate? Words I heard at every meeting were trust, engagement, Lead From Here, high levels of achievement, diversity, fostering relationships, community. Community was the most common theme that emerged over and over. Our faculty is the cornerstone of our institution. We are not only dedicated to academic excellence but also committed to building a vibrant learning community.”

- Director of Library Services Angela Finn