The first half of this school year was highlighted by the opening of several additional new and renovated spaces that have been supported by the Our Common Bond campaign (click here to read more). These facilities were built out of a need and desire to provide the functional space required to support our growing student body, but they have already proven to be so much … Continue reading A Message from Laura Fuller: Fall/Winter 2018-19
Happy summer to all of you! While our faculty continue to enjoy a well-deserved respite from another great school year, many of our staff are still hard at work this summer, planning for another great year ahead. I’ve written often about these incredible members of our community, and all that they do for our students and our school. I am blessed to lead such a … Continue reading A Message from Laura Fuller: Spring/Summer 2017-18
Given my charge as head of school, I never miss an opportunity to trumpet all the incredible things that happen at University School. Each year, INDEX, which is a consortium of 54 independent schools that are similar in structure to USM—progressive, coeducational day schools with 750 or more students—holds its national conference, and I was honored to have been asked to present about the value … Continue reading A Message from Laura Fuller: Fall/Winter 2017-18
Leading an independent school—especially one the caliber of University School of Milwaukee—is a huge responsibility, but also a tremendous honor. In working with our incredible teachers, committed parents, proud alumni and parents of alumni, skilled administrators, and dedicated Trustees, I have been privileged to build upon such a strong foundation of excellence. That foundation was evident at our Commencement ceremony in May, as we graduated … Continue reading A Message From Laura Fuller: Spring/Summer 2016-17
The new year is a time for reflection, and I honestly believe I have the best job in the world. Each and every day I am able to interact with smart and interesting people—from our students, to our faculty and staff, to our many alumni and parents of alumni who are often on campus for events, and so many others. This fall moved by seemingly … Continue reading A Message From Laura Fuller: Fall/Winter 2016-17
We arrive at this time of year having just recently honored our graduating seniors and retirees, and also putting the final touches on our incoming class of students and new hires to replace our handful of departing faculty and staff. This annual cycle connects two very interrelated pieces at University School of Milwaukee–the students with whom we are entrusted to educate and prepare for the … Continue reading A Message from Laura Fuller: Spring 2016
