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Dear Keystonians,?? 

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At a recent Professional Growth Day, Keystone employees worked with international education consultant Jennifer Abrams, whose expertise lies in cross-cultural communication and fostering highly effective school environments. By strengthening communication among teachers and leaders, she helps ensure we can do our best for students.? 

Jennifer began her partnership with our leaders and faculty in August 2024 and returned this month to deepen our skills. She led meaningful training sessions focused on enhancing communication and collaboration—skills essential not only to our daily work but also to our strategic plan’s emphasis on peaceful, sustainable relationships. For our students to thrive on a global scale, we adults must first model these values with one another.? 

A few of Jennifer’s insights have stayed with me these past weeks. Individually, they are powerful; together, they encapsulate the essence of a strong school culture:? 

“Someone is learning how to be a person by watching you.”? 

As teachers and parents, we know this truth well. We see it when children mirror our language, expressions, or behaviors. Their lives are shaped by the values and actions of the adults around them—whether through words of compassion, justice, respect, wisdom, and honesty or through selfless acts of service. Even our students recognize this.? 

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of judging the Dorm Council’s annual Master Chef competition (a delicious experience!). What stood out most, though, was watching this year’s hosts mentor next year’s, ensuring that our school’s traditions belong to everyone. Across Keystone, we see older students guiding younger ones—modeling what it means to live the Keystone Way.? 

This idea of growth brings me to another “Jennifer-ism”, one I’ve taped inside my apartment door in the West Tower:? 

“Care more about improving yourself than proving yourself.”? 

At times, we all feel pressure to prove ourselves to others. Yet others’ approval is beyond our control. When we focus instead on self-improvement—growing a little each day—approval may follow, but it becomes a byproduct of lifelong learning.? 

This aligns with Keystone’s emphasis on character and community, one of our three keystones. In a few weeks, our seniors will reflect on their personal growth in relation to our values—an assessment that invites them to showcase how they’ve prioritized self-improvement over external validation.? 

What do these ideas mean to you??Do they resonate with your own journey? Might they shape how you approach learning and growth? I’d love to hear your thoughts—perhaps over a meal in the canteen, at the gate, or in the hallways in the coming days!?? 

Until then, 

Emily