Growing Up in Santa Cruz, April 2021, Teacher’s Desk, “The Scare,” by Lisa Catterall. It’s that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s showing us how very, very dark the tunnel has been. – Kate McKinnon…
Mount Madonna School (MMS) recently announced and shared a statement articulating its commitment to equity and inclusion as part of its core mission. “During my first learning journey with MMS students to South Africa in 2009, I was struck by the fact…
By Director of Upper School Shannon Kelly On January 25 and 26 Mount Madonna School (MMS) middle and high students participated in the first annual MMS YOUniversity learning days. “We were seeking to inspire the creative energy of our students, faculty, staff…
We are pleased to announce that Mount Madonna School’s dedicated teachers are being honored as TEACHER OF THE MONTH by Growing up in Santa Cruz (GUISC) in their February 2021 issue. In an effort “to do more for teachers” during this especially challenging year,…
On January 25 and 26 Mount Madonna School (MMS) will launch its first annual YOUniversity learning days. The project was initially conceived as a way to engage students during parent-teacher conferences, however faculty committee organizing the event quickly realized it offers so…
Aptos Times, 1/15/2921, Featured Columnist, page 27, “On Campus Classes Prove Safe at Mount Madonna School,” by Ann Goewert, Ph.D. Read online.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Independent Ideas blog, January 2021, “Climbing Mountains: A Year of Ups and Downs,” by Grace Timan, grade 11. Editor’s note: The pandemic has forced school leaders to make tough calls about staffing, safety protocols, and how…
Following the unprecedented events of January 6, 2021 in our nation’s Capitol, Mount Madonna Head of School Ann Goewert shared the following message with school employees. We share it here, as it may offer perspective and support for parents and others in…
Growing Up in Santa Cruz, January 2021, Teacher’s Desk, “Carry Forward,” by Lisa Catterall. The past gets carried with us. It’s always there. – Ann Pearlman Two days ago the sky finally poured a real amount of rain on our beautiful mountaintop…
Aptos Times. 12/21/2020, “Anti-Racist Work Underway at Mount Madonna,” by Shannon Kelly. On Nov. 11, the staff and faculty of Mount Madonna School gathered via Zoom for a workshop to fight racism entitled, “Building on Cultural Assets and Strengths: One Step to…
