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
We Educate Girls of Adventurous Intellect -
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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Fall Beaver Den Wrap-Up
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Greetings to Ms. Hiland
Next up, one of our Kindergarten Associate Teachers, Sophie Hiland. -
Introducing the Class of 2036!
At the Lower School Thanksgiving Assembly, Ms. Zimmermann officially introduced the class of 2036. -
Welcome Ms. Foulks-Cruz
Khyasia Foulks Cruz is a new Lower School Associate Teacher for Class I this year. -
Visit from Recycled Orchestra
Favio Chavez and his Recycled Orchestra of Cateura along with author Carmen Oliver thrilled the Lower School with their music. -
Lower School Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival) is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese and other Asian cultures. -
Welcome Ms. Bertino
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Welcome Ms. Baisden!
Introducing Ms. Maddie Baisden, Class II Associate Teacher, to our Brearley community! -
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.
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Welcome Ms. Huang
Next, introducing Ms. Li Jia Huang, a Lower School Mandarin Teacher.
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Welcome Dr. Garland
A warm welcome to the new head of the Science Department and Physics Teacher, Dr. Catherine Garland.
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Welcome Ms. Foulks-Cruz
Introducing Khyasia Foulks Cruz, a new Lower School Associate Teacher for Class I this year.
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Introducing Ms. Clemente!
Please welcome Ms. Christina Clemente, Director of Middle and Upper School Admissions and Director of Financial Assistance, to Brearley.Click to read more -
Welcome Ms. Finigan-James
Our next new faculty member to be welcomed to the School: Ms. Ashley Finigan-James, Assistant Director of Equity and Community Engagement.
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Welcome Ms. Bertino!
Next up, please welcome Ms. Keri Bertino, Learning Skills Teacher for Lower School.
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Megan Lui ’10 Named New Alumnae Association President
Brearley is pleased to announce Megan Lui ’10 as president of the Brearley Alumnae Association. An Alumnae Board member since 2020, Megan has served as secretary and vice president, and helped to establish the Truth and Toil Award, a new award that honors a living alum for their dedicated service to the Brearley community. -
Introducing Ms. Baisden!
Introducing Ms. Maddie Baisden, Class II Associate Teacher, to our Brearley community!
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Welcome Ms. Adams!
Kicking off the first of our new faculty profiles, we want to introduce you all to Ms. Camille Adams, Middle and Upper School English Teacher.
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Wilhelmina Martin Eaken ’64 Named 2023 Winner of Truth and Toil Award
Created in 2022, the Truth and Toil Award annually honors a living alum for her dedicated service to the Brearley community and for strengthening connections across class years to inspire future generations of students. We’re delighted to announce Wilhelmina Martin Eaken ’64 as the recipient of the 2023 Truth and Toil Award. -
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.
Click here to read about Mr. Schmid.
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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
