One of the greatest privileges of my career has been serving in leadership roles at independent schools throughout our region. It’s a responsibility that has offered me the opportunity to walk alongside students, families, and educators during some of the most formative experiences in their lives. 

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Time and again I am reminded that while academic achievement is our primary focus – and rightly so – it is not the sole predictor of student success. Neither is it a driver of long-term personal fulfillment.

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What inspires me each day at Sullins Academy is the beauty and balance of this community – its warmth, purpose, and commitment to educating the whole child. Yes, Sullins is an academically rigorous educational institution. It’s also a place where relationships are at the heart of learning, where each student’s gifts are individually nurtured, and where intellectual curiosity is developed in tandem with appreciation for joy and wonder.

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Our students are supported and challenged in ways that allow them to achieve academically and also grow into thoughtful, confident, and compassionate individuals who act with integrity and purpose. 

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Much of this is made possible by our talented faculty and staff, who are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where students feel safe taking intellectual risks, asking difficult questions, and shaping their lives with confidence. We are grateful for their commitment, and for the generosity of our families, alumni, and friends whose gifts help to create this exceptional environment.

 

Thank you for being part of this remarkable community. Together, we are preparing students not just for academic success, but for lifelong flourishing.

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Ramona G. Harr