COURAGE FOR THE DEED; GRACE FOR THE DOING
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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Recent News
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Boys Soccer Wins Friends Schools League Championship
On October 29, Shipley's Varsity Boys' Soccer Team, ranked 14th in the nation at game time, defeated Germantown Friends by a score of 1-0 to win the Friends Schools League Championship. This was the Gators' second championship in a row.Read More -
Field Hockey Wins FSL Championship
On October 28, Shipley's Varsity Field Hockey Team defeated Academy of the New Church by a score of 2-0 to win the Friends Schools League Championship. This was the Gators' second championship in a row.Read More -
Shipley Practices Compassionate Participation with Annual Turkey Drive
As we head into the holiday season, it is important to remember to help those who struggle with food insecurity. To address this issue in our local community, The Shipley School organizes a yearly Turkey Drive that takes place in November. Read more about Shipley's annual Turkey Drive in this article, originally published in the November 2022 issue of Shipley's student newspaper, the Beacon.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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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. Learn more about Aki in this profile by Shipley senior Matt Spencer '23.Read More
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Tuition Assistance Spotlight: Neal Regino ’03
In the two decades since he attended Shipley with the benefit of tuition assistance, Neal Regino ’03 has made a positive impact in multiple ways. After his best friend, Will Trippley ’02, was killed by a stray bullet, Neal co-founded a nonprofit foundation benefiting children in his memory. He has also served the School in many ways, most significantly as President of the Alumni Council and 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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How Can Schools Shape a Better World? Thoughts by Alumni In Education
Shipley’s mission compels us to inspire in students a compassionate participation in the world. We asked a few Shipley alumni who work in education how else schools can make a positive impact in the world. Read their responses in this Q&A.Read More
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Reflections on Shipley's Shift to Coeducation
Shipley’s move to coeducation was a difficult transition on a number of fronts—from attracting boys to a formerly all-girls’ school to convincing faculty and alumnae that it was in the School’s best interest. Here are reflections from some of the people who shaped and lived through the early days of coeducation at Shipley.Read More
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The Shipley/Church Farm School Connection
In October 2021, Shipley alumna Carla Zambelli Mudry '81 had the pleasure of attending Church Farm School's parents' weekend festivities, which included a presentation by her friend, classmate, and nationally syndicated cartoonist Robb Armstrong '81, as well as the presentation of the school's CFS medal to three Shipley alumnae, Stacey Shreiner Kley ’74, Caroline “Cackie” Buck Rogers ’73, and Cannie Crysler Shafer ’74.Read More
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Q&A with Head Field Hockey Coach Leila “Avery” Safford ’12
Shipley's head field hockey coach Leila “Avery” Safford ’12 was a standout student-athlete while attending Shipley and the University of Richmond, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Elementary Education. Learn more about Coach Safford and what it's like to coach at her high school alma mater in this Q&A.Read More
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The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
