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The Shipley School is an independent, coeducational day school in Bryn Mawr for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
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Shipley Wins Two Fall FSL Championships
Shipley's Varsity Field Hockey team and Varsity Boys' Soccer team both won their second-straight Friends Schools League Championship.Read More
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“Yes! And . . .”: More than a Saying, A Mindset for Life
Since Dr. Roberta Brandao’s arrival to chair Shipley’s STEAM department in the fall of 2022, she has created a learning environment that fosters creativity, provides relevance, and pushes students to think critically. Learn more about Dr. Brandao's approach and how she makes students feel comfortable about taking creative risks.Read More -
Chantra Reinman Named New Head of Middle School
After an extensive international search, Head of School Michael G. Turner announced the appointment of Chantra Reinman as Shipley’s next Head of Middle School, effective July 1, 2023.Read More -
Q&A with Zion Alexis ’23, Scholastic Writing Award Winner
Congratulations to Shipley senior Zion Alexis ’23 for receiving numerous awards in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by Philadelphia Writing Project, including a Gold Key for his poem, "black boy, PREP SCHOOL." Read the poem and learn more about Zion, his interest in creative expression, and how Shipley has pushed him to grow as a writer in this Q&A.Read More -
Rebekah Adens Named Next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Head of School Michael Turner announced that Rebekah Adens will be Shipley’s next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective July 1, 2023.Read More -
Teacher Ace Schwarz Selected for NASA Research Program
Middle School science teacher Ace Schwarz was one of 10 educators selected to participate in the 2023 NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program (NITARP), which partners small groups of educators with a research astronomer for original, year-long, authentic research projects.Read More -
Making Sense of Emotions by Making Music
Dr. Harley Givler asked his third grade students to imagine what a storybook's characters would sound like as a musical composition. The third graders performed the composition for their PreK Book Buddies, sharing lessons in emotions, tolerance, and being an upstander, as well as inspiring a love of music.Read More -
Shipley Musicians Accepted to Auditioned Choral and Band Ensembles
After rigorous auditions, five Shipley musicians have been accepted into auditioned choral and band ensembles including the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 Chorus, the American Choral Directors Association National Honors Choir, and the Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band.Read More -
Shipley’s Varsity Math Team Earns Top Marks in League Playoffs
On Friday, December 2, Shipley hosted the Philadelphia Area Math League for Independent Schools 2022 Playoffs. As a result, the Gators finished fifth out of ten teams in the group category and Bambi Tang ‘23 finished first in the individual category.Read More -
Shipley Community Letter - November 2022
Head of School Michael G. Turner expresses thankfulness and gratitude in this month's community letter.Read More -
Exploring Creativity in Middle School STEAM
From the Summer/Fall 2022 Shipley Magazine: The Middle School STEAM program has undergone incredible expansion in recent years. The growing program allows students to explore their creativity as they learn how to operate new tools and technologies. STEAM teacher John Harris is excited about the future, and with good reason. Learn a little more about what's happening in Middle School STEAM.Read More
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Shipley Alumni
Since founding sisters Hannah, Katharine, and Elizabeth boldly pioneered women’s education in 1894, Shipley has inspired and prepared thousands of students to achieve the highest level of success in their careers, make a positive impact in the world, and lead lives of purpose.
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2023 Alumni Service Award Presented to Trina Vaux ’63
The Alumni Service Award is presented for outstanding volunteer service to The Shipley School by an alumna or alumnus as demonstrated by strong loyalty, exceptional contributions of time and effort, and personal commitment to the advancement of the School’s mission.Read More
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2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Helen Fisher ’63, PhD
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding achievement, the dedication, and the personal accomplishments of a Shipley alumna or alumnus in a particular field of endeavor, whether it be in a chosen profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the school, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.Read More
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2023 Young Alumni Award Presented to Alicia Roth Weigel ’08
The Shipley School Young Alumni Award recognizes a Shipley alumna or alumnus who has graduated within the preceding twenty years and demonstrates innovation, curiosity, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence in a particular field, whether it be in a profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the School, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.Read More
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2023 Young Alumni Award Presented to Meghan Stevenson-Krausz ’08
The Shipley School Young Alumni Award recognizes a Shipley alumna or alumnus who has graduated within the preceding twenty years and demonstrates innovation, curiosity, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence in a particular field, whether it be in a profession, through formal volunteer activities unrelated to the School, or through a personal commitment to an issue, project, or cause.Read More
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Nancy Schwartzman ’93: 2023 Sundance Film Festival Selection
The latest documentary film from director and producer Nancy Schwartzman ’93, Victim/Suspect will screen as an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Documentary Competition. The documentary was produced in partnership with Motto Pictures and the Center for Investigative Reporting Studios as a Netflix original film.Read More
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Aki Garrett ’00: A Gator’s Mentality
Media executive and business builder Akinwole "Aki" Garrett '00 credits Shipley with providing a drive for excellence and the tools for achieving success, as well as an interest in serving the communities he's a part of. Luckily for Shipley, Aki gives back to the School in big ways, like serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Alumni Council.Read More
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Neal Regino ’03: Grateful & Giving Back
In the two decades since he attended Shipley with the benefit of tuition assistance, Neal Regino ’03 has made a positive impact in the world. In addition to co-founding a nonprofit foundation benefiting children in Chester, PA, Neal has served Shipley in many ways, most significantly as President of the Alumni Council and a member of the Board of Trustees.Read More
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Alumni on Campus Q&A: 3rd Grade Teacher Jenny Rieg Gellert ’99
Jenny Rieg Gellert ’99 attended Shipley for 12 years. While she was a student, she served as captain of the field hockey and lacrosse teams, was Yearbook Editor, and served on the social committee. After graduating from Trinity College, Jenny taught at schools in New York City and the Philadelphia suburbs for 13 years.Read More
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Class of 2022 Reflections
Members of the Class of 2022 share their reflections on their time at Shipley. Whether they were a lifer or only attended Shipley for a short time, the School’s impact is everlasting.Read More
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Dan Lichtenberg ’99: Investing in a Cleaner, More Sustainable, and Healthier Future
As founder and Chief Executive Officer of Keiki Capital, Dan Lichtenberg ’99 marries his technical and financial expertise with his passion for developing creative solutions to global problems—global warming and climate change, food and water insecurity, income and wealth inequality—and transforming data into actionable intelligence.Read More
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Meghan Stevenson-Krausz ’08: Creating Opportunity for Underrepresented People
A firm believer that “talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not,” Meghan Stevenson-Krausz ’08 has dedicated her young but impactful career to providing opportunity through impact investing to underrepresented people and financially underserved communities across the globe. Since October 2019, she has helped Inca Ventures invest $2 million in 17 companies based in the Andean region.Read More
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A Big Year for Robbin “Robb” Armstrong ’81
Nationally syndicated cartoonist, author, and motivational speaker Robb Armstrong ’81 has been busy this year, with announcements of a CBS sitcom, $200,000 in endowments to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Syracuse University's Arents Award.Read More
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July Book Releases from Shipley Alumnae Authors
Shipley is proud to announce the publication of three critically acclaimed books by alumnae authors, including Echoes from Wuhan: The Past as Prologue by Gretchen Dykstra ’66, Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Kirby Dark ’71, and Roll Red Roll by Nancy Schwartzman ’93.Read More
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Black Alumni Association Endowment Fund Established
In February 2021, Shipley’s Black Alumni Association (BAA) set out to raise $100,000 in order to establish the Black Alumni Association Endowment Fund at Shipley, in support of the curricular and cultural needs of current Black students and teachers. With the support of the Shipley community and the tremendous leadership of Hakiem Coles ’07, the BAA and Shipley proudly announce that the goal of $100,000 has been met and exceeded by 30%!Read More
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2022 Margaret Bailey Speer Award Presented to Linda Powell Solomon ’77, M.D.
The Margaret Bailey Speer Award was awarded to Linda Powell Solomon ’77, M.D. on April 29, 2022 in recognition of her work to blaze the trail and support minority students in their pursuit of careers in science and to make these fields more accessible and equitable. Learn more about Linda and her impact.Read More
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2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Kathleen "Chou-Chou" Ridder Crampton ’62
On April 29, 2022, Kathleen "Chou-Chou" Ridder Crampton ’62 received Shipley's Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her role as a leader in the healthcare industry and for her dedication to making a difference in the lives of others through her efforts with the Women's League of Voters and the National Popular Vote.Read More
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2022 Alumni Service Award Presented to Hakiem Coles ’07
On April 29, 2022, Hakiem "Hak" Coles ‘07 received Shipley's Alumni Service Award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to helping Shipley create a fully culturally sustaining and inclusive environment through the development of a named endowed fund to support experiences aimed at educating students about American history and culture through the lens of African-American contributions.Read More
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2022 Young Alumni Award Presented to Molly Cyphers Berry ’02
Read MoreOn April 29, 2022, Molly Cyphers Berry ‘02 received Shipley's Young Alumni Award in recognition of her diligent pursuit of excellence in her career with Sotheby's Auction House. The award is given to alumna or alumnus who has graduated within the preceding twenty years and demonstrates innovation, curiosity, and creativity in the pursuit of excellence in a particular field.
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