RE LOG Fall 2024

FALL 2024 Ransom Everglades LOG 3 about the concept of an “Ethic of Care,” and he has brought that with him to RE. Just a year after our board of trustees unveiled our new mission and core values, The RE Way, Don has arrived to help us live it out. We will continue to grow stronger as a community with his care and guidance. I hope you enjoy the retrospective story (page 12) about the arrival of coeducation. Fifty years ago, the Ransom School merged with the Everglades School for Girls, taking two beloved schools and incorporating the best parts of each to allow for the gradual formation of the incredible Ransom Everglades of today. There was reluctance at the time, particularly from those at Everglades, and yet our community adapted, came together, grew together and flourished. When we talk about the art of teaching, there are two teachers who all but perfected it: Henry Stavisky ’85 , who retired last spring after 25 years, and Greg Siegler, who departed after 37 years. Each left an extraordinary legacy of influence, inspiration and involvement in our children’s lives. Both joined our esteemed faculty emeriti community. You can read more about how our professional community honored them last May on page 28. In a column on page 25, Dr. John A. King Jr., Associate Head of School, shares insight into the exciting evolution in our curriculum, which has gone well beyond AP courses to ensure that our students demonstrate their ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate at the highest academic levels. And James Weaver ’90 , a trustee who is the chair of the board’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee, explains on page 36 how Ransom Everglades is working to ensure that as our community grows, we grow together – not apart. With passion, thoughtfulness and commitment, James and his peers on the DEI committee are working to ensure that everyone who steps on our campuses feels welcome and has opportunities to succeed. In Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things , he reminds us that success is not just about talent, it’s also about the environment and support systems that allow our students to thrive. At Ransom Everglades, we are committed to creating that environment: a place where every student is seen and valued, and sees the world as offering limitless opportunities. We want to help them grow in confidence and excellence, so they can achieve more than they ever thought possible . Rachel Rodriguez Head of School Success is not just about talent, it’s also about the environment and support systems that allow our students to thrive.” “