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The 2010-11 school year marks Lovett's 85th year! The faculty and I feel so blessed to teach in a school with Lovett's distinctive spirit--a spirit inspired daily by the philosophy and genius of our founder, Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett, a true visionary and educational pioneer.
Our philosophy calls those of us at Lovett today to remember that education is about both the individual and the community. We seek to nurture the curiosity and creativity and love of learning of each of our students and at the same time, we work to build a community whose members are committed to the timeless and sustaining principles of integrity, mutual responsibility, empathy, compassion, and service.
In my seven years as Lovett's headmaster, I have seen countless examples of our students' demonstrating actively their concern for one another, their care for the school community they share, and their commitment to making our world a better place. Their intellectual vigor, their can-do spirit, their dedication to service--these qualities and so many others--daily inspire my colleagues and me."
Lovett is committed simultaneously to the "whole child" and the "whole community." This inspiring mission, combined with bright and engaging students, talented and dedicated faculty and staff, and caring and supportive parents are powerful forces that in turn create a brand of schooling that challenges us, nurtures us, and humbles us.
Our new Portman Family Middle School opened in 2009 but just this fall was certified as "LEED-Gold" from the U.S. Green Building Council. Such recognition reinforces our dedication to the whole child and strengthens our campus-wide devotion to environmental sustainability.
We hope you will enjoy learning more about our community, our teachers, our students, and our spirit.
Sincerely,
William S. Peebles IV
Headmaster