Stories

During our in-service professional learning day in August, we reflected on six years of curriculum development since launching our summer grant program in 2021. What began that year as a group of only eight teachers has grown into a cohort of twenty-four summer grant participants, all working to strengthen and elevate our academic program.

Joining Charlotte Prep as director of philanthropy this year, Katie Keels brings 14 years of advancement experience, 11 of which were spent at a K-8 school. Read our Q&A to discover what inspires her approach to philanthropy and her vision for nurturing a joyful, community-centered culture of giving.

Last week, a parent told me that her child begs to come to school and doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day, something she never felt as a kid. That conversation offered a great image for what I want our theme to be this school year: Mattering. 

The upcoming break provides a great opportunity for our faculty and staff to dive into reading they may not have had time for during the school year. While their summer reading lists will surely include a few fun beach picks, many are also exploring titles that will inspire their work in the year ahead, whether through books on pedagogy, young adult novels, or picture books they may bring into their classrooms. See what our faculty and staff are adding to their summer stacks.