LETICIA SKAI YOUNG-MOHAN '95
FOOD INDUSTRY
I know where I really stand, and I attribute that conviction to my years at Brearley where it went beyond that we didn’t have to compare ourselves to boys.... Leticia's story continues
We Believe in the Power of Girls’ Intellect
We celebrate and cultivate that power and enable girls to grow into their authentic selves.
We believe intellectually adventurous, socially engaged girls are our best hope for the future.
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Our Statement of Beliefs
MISSION
The Brearley School challenges girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to think critically and creatively, and to act with courage and integrity.
The School fosters a love of learning, excellence in the liberal arts, and engagement in a lively and inclusive community. Guided by dedicated faculty and staff, students learn to uplift one another as they grapple with complex ideas and develop a strong sense of self. We value empathy, originality, and depth of thought and character.
The Brearley community cultivates the joy of lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions, and a commitment to the greater good.
Experience Our Mission
The School fosters a love of learning, excellence in the liberal arts, and engagement in a lively and inclusive community. Guided by dedicated faculty and staff, students learn to uplift one another as they grapple with complex ideas and develop a strong sense of self. We value empathy, originality, and depth of thought and character.
The Brearley community cultivates the joy of lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions, and a commitment to the greater good.
Experience Our Mission
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The Brearley School believes in Gender Diversity, Antiracism, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Rigorous Liberal Arts Education
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Small School with a Big Program
We Empower Balanced, Joyful, Purposeful Living with a focus on personal attention and programming equal to schools twice our size.
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Commitment to Diversity and Access
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School for Girls
We Choose to Lead and Inspire Brearley Girls to do the Same
FEATURES
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Welcome, Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Balas Fried!
On the anniversary of D-Day, Ms. Fried brought in her retired military dog to meet Class III and IV students. -
Class IV Science Fair
As part of a unit to learn about the process of the scientific method, Class IV students held a science fair to show off their work. -
One Brearley Beaver Meet: Our Colorful Community
Under cooperating Friday skies, the Lower School decamped from 590 to Asphalt Green for a morning of field fun. -
The Return of Saturday Saunter
Members of the Brearley Lower School Community welcomed spring and the return of the Saturday Saunter. -
Lower School Day of Service
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Feeding Souls at All Souls
Lower School students have returned to help out at the soup kitchen at All Souls Church. -
It's Official for Class K Students!
At the Lower School Giving of Thanks Assembly on November 17, students in Class K were formally introduced to the Brearley community. -
Welcome, Ms. Zakiyah!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Zakiyah, a Kindergarten Associate Teacher. -
Hello, Mr. Sessa!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Mr. Sessa, a Class I Associate Teacher. -
Welcome, Ms. Rosdahl!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Rosdahl, a Class III teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year. -
Gracious Dining Comes to Lower School
At lunch on November 7, Lower School students were introduced to the concept of gracious dining. -
Welcome, Ms. Luo!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. This is Ms. Luo, a Lower and Middle School Mandarin teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year. -
Welcome, Ms. Lu!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. A big hello to Ms. Lu, a Lower School Mandarin teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year. -
Welcome, Ms. Kleckner!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. A big hello to Ms. Kleckner, Class IV Associate Teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year. -
Class IV Steam Challenge
How do you build a freestanding tower of dry spaghetti, marshmallow, string and tape? -
Welcome, Mr. Chowdhury!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. A big hello to Mr. Chowdhury, Class III Associate Teacher. -
Welcome, Ms. Byrnes!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. This is Ms. Byrnes. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year. -
Welcome, New Teachers, to the 2022–2023 year!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community, starting with Lower School teacher Ms. Bradford. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year. -
School Opens with Smiles Galore
Even a gray, drizzly day couldn't dampen the spirits of our Lower School students on their first day of school. Greeted by Ms. Fried, Ms. Zimmermann and Lower School faculty and staff, the students returned for their first day, getting reacquainted with their friends and making new ones. Here's to a fabulous school year! -
Ghana Dance Ensemble Visits Brearley
The Ghana Dance Ensemble lights up the stage.
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Welcome, Ms. Tuten!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Maddy Tuten, Development Assistant.
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Hello, Ms. Kolman!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Patricia (P.J.) Kolman, Major Gifts Officer. Welcome!
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Welcome, Ms. Downs!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Zoey Downs, Archivist and Library Circulation Assistant. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year.
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Hello, Ms. Bullock!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Kate Bullock, Development Associate. Stay tuned for more profiles through the year.
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Welcome, Ms. Zakiyah!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Zakiyah, Kindergarten Associate Teacher. Stay tuned for more profiles.
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Cecile Miller Eistrup ’58 Named Inaugural Winner of Truth and Toil Award
Congratulations to Cecile Miller Eistrup ’58, recipient of the first Truth and Toil Award to be bestowed by Brearley. The recently established award annually recognizes a living alumna who has built a sense of connection across class years and has made a significant impact on the community.
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Hello, Mr. Sessa!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Mr. Sessa, a Class I Associate Teacher. Stay tuned for more profiles through the year.
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Mr. Schmid Is in the House!
We are pleased to welcome our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Mr. Schmid, Percussion Director. Stay tuned for more profiles this year.
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Welcome, Ms. Rosdahl!
We are pleased to welcome our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Rosdahl, a Class III teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year.
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Frances Riker Davis Award Winners Named for 2022
Created in 1967, the Frances Riker Davis (FRD) Award annually honors Brearley alums who have identified a range of communities in dire need of support and effectively applied methods to improving their living conditions. We are delighted to announce Marguerite (Maggy) Cullman ’54 and Martine Singer ’78 have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the Frances Riker Davis Award.
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Bonjour, Mme. Rencker!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to Brearley. This is Doriane Rencker, a French teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year.
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Hello, Ms. Raney!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Raney, an art teacher. Stay tuned for more profiles this year.
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Salutations, Ms. Ramadan!
We are pleased to welcome our new faculty and staff to the community. This is Ms. Ramadan, an English teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year.
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Welcome, Mr. Puno!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff members to the community. This is Mr. Puno, a PE teacher and athletic coach. Be on the lookout for more profiles through the year.
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Welcome, Ms. Piedmont!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff members to the community. This is Ms. Piedmont, a librarian. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year.
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Greetings, Dr. Phelps!
We are pleased to introduce Dr. Phelps, an English teacher, to the community. Welcome!
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Hello, Ms. Nikuradse!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty to the community. This is Ms. Nikuradse (Ms. Nick), a Class V homeroom teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year.
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Welcome, Ms. Matthews '85!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty to the community. Greetings to Ms. Matthews '85, a History teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year.
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Welcome, Monsieur Maginier!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty members to the community. This is Gabriel Maginier, a French teacher. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year.
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Welcome, Ms. MacLelland!
We are pleased to introduce our new faculty and staff members to the community. This is Ms. MacLelland, Assistant Athletic Director. Be on the lookout for more profiles throughout the year.
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FOOD INDUSTRY
I know where I really stand, and I attribute that conviction to my years at Brearley where it went beyond that we didn’t have to compare ourselves to boys.... Leticia's story continues
NO ONE BREARLEY GIRL
OUR MISSION
The Brearley School Challenges Girls of Adventurous Intellect and Diverse Backgrounds to Think Critically and Creatively and Prepares Them for Principled Engagement with the World
DIANE PAULUS '84
DIRECTOR
When you go to Brearley, you are given this incredible gift, this empowerment to speak up and express yourself ... Read Diane's full story.
The Brearley School is a K-XII independent day school for girls in New York City. Empowering girls of adventurous intellect to think critically and creatively.
610 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-8582
590 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-8582
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-8582
590 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 744-8582
