Nurture Inspiring Faculty

In response to our objective to become the premier school workplace where staff and faculty thrive in a culture of excellence and belonging, Breck has promoted pathways for teacher leadership and professional development and thereby increase retention.
 

In Winter 2026, Breck sophomores began a new journey in leadership through Stampede, a seminar launched by the Melrose Center with support from the George Family Foundation. The curriculum empowers 10th graders to define their approach to leadership by focusing on self-knowledge, their core values and communication styles. As the cornerstone of Breck's emerging P-12 leadership curriculum, Stampede uses reflection and hands-on experience to help students understand how they can best show lead in the Breck community and beyond.

In response to our objective to enhance our national presence as a premier destination for exceptional candidates, Breck hosted the inaugural Breck Institute: Leading for Social & Academic Belonging in April. This gathering of educators from US-based and international schools explored how social and academic belonging reinforce one another across classrooms and community life. Visiting teams had dedicated time to reflect and strategize for improvement in their own contexts through facilitated discussions and breakout sessions led by faculty from the Melrose Center and Peter Clark Center for Mind Brain Education.

In response to our objective to enhance our national presence as a premier destination for exceptional candidates, Breck this year has highlighted the Peter Clark Center and the Melrose Center at renowned conferences such as the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the ISACS Annual Conference, and the NAIS Annual THRIVE Conference. We do more than simply present our successes. We invite a global community of educators to see what is possible when a school coordinates its resources to support the whole child.

In response to our objective to create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences, Breck has evolved our curriculum to integrate emerging technologies and opportunities. Led by Lower School Director Katie Mahoney and STEM Chair Jeremy Kes, planning began in early 2025 around our core design question: How might we equip a making hub that fosters student engagement, collaboration, and critical problem-solving?

In response to our objective of ensuring that faculty have the training and resources to remain at the forefront of research-based educational innovation, Breck supports faculty and staff with personalized and collaborative professional growth.

In response to our objective to create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences, Breck expands entrepreneurship opportunities across the curriculum.

In response to our objective to ensure that faculty have the training and resources to remain at the forefront of research-based educational innovation, we support faculty and staff with personalized and collaborative professional growth, mentorship, and development.

In response to our objective to become the premier school workplace where staff and faculty thrive in a culture of excellence and belonging, Breck matured our DEI policies and practices to ensure a culture of belonging for our faculty and staff.
 

In response to our objective ensuring that faculty have the training and resources to remain on the forefront of research-based educational innovation, Breck expanded faculty teaching and leadership coaching programs.

In respose to our objective to ensure that faculty have the training and resources to remain on the forefront of research-based educational innovation, Breck creates and aligns Instructional Leadership Fellowships for current faculty through the Melrose and PCC.

In response to our objective to enhance our national presence as a premier destination for exceptional candidates, in Spring 2025, members of the Senior Leadership team, including divisional and program directors, engaged in an analysis of recruitment and hiring at Breck, examined research to learn industry best practices, and identified opportunities to strengthen the process for candidates.

In response to our objective to expand opportunities for students to successfully pursue advanced scholarship across all divisions and departments, English Department Head Cynthia Lotze writes about developing an English research pedagogy for Breck and leading the inaugural year of Advanced English Scholarship & Research (AESR).

In response to our objective to improve opportunities for students to engage in community and global partnerships and connect with our talented and inspiring alumni, Breck will launch a transformative partnership with the American School of Madrid (ASM) in the Fall of 2025. This initiative will offer Breck sophomores the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Madrid, while simultaneously welcoming ASM students to Breck each fall for a semester abroad program.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan (Create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences), Breck students will experience new, authentic learning experiences and expanding entrepreneurship and internship opportunities across the curriculum. Students participated in a May Program internship this spring focused on Breck’s Comprehensive Site Plan and opportunities to develop Breck’s campus.

In response to our objective Elevate athletic and physical education experiences P-12 the recent Athletics refresh at Breck School has revitalized the Anderson Gym entrance and Field House corridor. Made possible by the generous support of donors, this project showcases Breck’s commitment to its athletes, featuring a collegiate wall that highlights the success of Breck graduates, and fosters a stronger sense of Mustang pride among students and visiting fans. The renovations, a collaboration between the Athletics, Facilities, and Advancement teams, are part of a long-term goal to elevate athletic spaces and provide top-tier facilities to all Breck student-athletes and coaches.

In a question and answer format, a response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan, to begin a generational transformation of Breck’s campus and install state-of-the-art integrated communication, surveillance, and response systems, Breck has implemented comprehensive security measures including enhanced visitor management, upgraded surveillance, and specialized staff training, all guided by a philosophy of prevention, strong relationships, and continuous improvement, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for the entire community.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan, continuously evolve our world-class P-12 academic program, this story highlights how Breck faculty have engaged in a transformative curriculum alignment process that makes learning visible, strengthens skill progression across grade levels, and ensures a purposeful, connected academic journey from Preschool to Advanced Scholarship.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan, begin a generational transformation of Breck’s campus, exemplified by the redesigned Salas Commons, which reflects a strategic effort to blend mid-century architectural heritage with modern functionality, enhancing learning environments and community spaces through thoughtful design and intentional updates.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan, strengthen the safety protocols of our campus, this story highlights how Breck has implemented a tailored, community-driven Safe School Plan that balances enhanced security measures with maintaining a welcoming and accessible environment.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan (Elevate athletic and physical education experiences P-12), this story highlights how we are enhancing our athletics program to offer students meaningful, developmentally appropriate opportunities to grow as leaders, teammates, and competitors—building strong foundations in Middle School, encouraging multi-sport participation, and fostering a culture of excellence and integrity across all levels.

In response to our objective within this area of the Strategic Plan (Create new, and enhance current, authentic learning experiences), this story highlights how we are expanding computer science and AI education to provide all students with accessible, innovative, and future-focused learning opportunities.