Citizens of the World
I’ve often heard people talk about the “Ellis Bubble,” both as a reflection of the uniqueness and comfort of Ellis and to describe an insular and protective cocoon from a bygone era. Times have certainly changed. Although Ellis remains a safe and nurturing place for girls to learn and grow, the “Ellis Bubble” has grown—beyond the borders of our campus, beyond even the borders of our nation. The bubble now encompasses the entire world. Ellis is fully committed to putting global studies at the forefront of our curriculum. Our alumnae, faculty, and students not only reflect this perspective, they live it.
This issue of Ellis Magazine tells many of their stories. We start with three impressive (is there any other kind?) alumnae: Jane WOBB Gamble ’81, Dr. Carly REED ’02, and Maura LEWANDOWSKI ’10. Each of these women is making a difference on a global level. Jane is a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State; Carly, the assistant director of La Roche College’s Office of Global Engagement; and Maura, a Peace Corps volunteer. Their careers and lives inspire us to follow in their global footprints.
Upper School science teacher Samuel Rauhala and Middle School English teacher Amy Sidari write about their summer travels with Classrooms Without Borders (CWB). Dr. Zipora Gur founded CWB in February 2011 as a means of providing educators in the Pittsburgh region with unique travel experiences enriched with rigorous content, scholarly readings, and direct application to classroom instruction. As a participant myself, I can attest to its power
Speaking of powerful experiences, our own world language teacher and Latin language scholar Dr. Victoria Jordan was recently awarded a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities grant to take part in a five-week program to study Dante’s Commedia in Siena, Italy.
Meanwhile, in our own backyard, History Department Chair and Global Initiatives Coordinator Dr. Susan Corbesero and Lower School Director Stacy Sherman share their visions for the future.
As we anticipate next year’s centennial celebration, the future of education is very much on our minds. Here at Ellis, we recognize the importance of preparing our students to act globally, empowering them to take their place on that global stage, and inspiring them to make a positive difference in the world.
Prepare. Empower. Inspire. We can’t wait to start the next 100 years.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2015 issue of Ellis Magazine.
Back
Upper School science teacher Samuel Rauhala and Middle School English teacher Amy Sidari write about their summer travels with Classrooms Without Borders (CWB). Dr. Zipora Gur founded CWB in February 2011 as a means of providing educators in the Pittsburgh region with unique travel experiences enriched with rigorous content, scholarly readings, and direct application to classroom instruction. As a participant myself, I can attest to its power
Speaking of powerful experiences, our own world language teacher and Latin language scholar Dr. Victoria Jordan was recently awarded a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities grant to take part in a five-week program to study Dante’s Commedia in Siena, Italy.
Meanwhile, in our own backyard, History Department Chair and Global Initiatives Coordinator Dr. Susan Corbesero and Lower School Director Stacy Sherman share their visions for the future.
As we anticipate next year’s centennial celebration, the future of education is very much on our minds. Here at Ellis, we recognize the importance of preparing our students to act globally, empowering them to take their place on that global stage, and inspiring them to make a positive difference in the world.
Prepare. Empower. Inspire. We can’t wait to start the next 100 years.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2015 issue of Ellis Magazine.
Envision Her at Ellis
If you're interested in exploring Ellis for your daughter, let's connect! Request information about enrollment, attend one of our upcoming events, or hear about Ellis from those who know it best: our students.
