Buckingham Browne & Nichols

May2010

Campus Voices

Each month, The Link visits each of BB&N's campuses to hear directly from teachers or directors about what's on their minds. We share their letters below.


Lower School

Sue Scarborough

Director, Lower School

Since I now spend part of the week in the Brick Building experiencing student life with the New Wing and Brick Building children and teachers, this view has given me a fresh perspective on the journey our students take as they move through each grade level cluster on our campus. Now that we are close to the end of the year, I would like to share some of my observations and experiences from the past nine months.... More

Middle School

Mary Dolbear

With each passing day, the sunshine brings more visible growth. The roots have taken hold and the flowers are blooming. Who would have known that these students would have achieved the enormous growth, both individually and collectively, that they have? Challenges have been met and overcome and the connections are deeper and stronger.... More

Upper School

Jack Knapp

When I spoke in early April to accepted members of next year’s Upper School class, I shared with them the following document. I am certain you will agree that its contents present persuasive evidence of what makes BB&N Upper School the special place that it is—a school offering a full-service program of excellence that has a serious commitment to diversity, takes advantage of the geographical advantages that accrue from its location, and is mindful of the changing nature of the knowledge base that will be necessary in the world of tomorrow.... More

All School

Rebecca T. Upham

Head of School

I’m thrilled to share with the full BB&N community the news that Geoffrey S. Theobald has agreed to become our new Upper School Director, starting the next academic year. We were blessed to have a truly exceptional group of candidates vying to succeed Mr. Jack Knapp as director, and for Mr. Theobald to stand out among them really points to the extraordinary leadership skills, temperament, and connection with students that he possesses.... More