Ensights Magazine

Summer 2021 — Featured Articles

Message from the Head of School: Looking Forward

David Braemer

A message from the Head of School, David Braemer, during the summer months of 2021.
COVID Innovations to Keep

Paul Downey, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

Although few people want to continue living under the restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, intrepid educators at Ensworth have learned that going back to the way they used to do things is not always the best course of action.
Managing Risk: Ensworth’s Efforts to Keep Our Campuses Safe

Bedell James, Director of Institutional Advancement, and Whitney Johnson, Director of Finance & Operations

An ever-increasing issue challenging Independent Schools is appropriately managing risk while maintaining the warm and open community that we all value and appreciate. Yet, headline-grabbing crises involving independent schools in recent years have shone a spotlight on the importance of engaging in a robust enterprise risk management (“ERM”) process.
Looking Ahead: The New Lower School Building

Tiffany Townsend, Director of Marketing & Communications

This summer, the activity on the Red Gables Campus has been a bit atypical. Instead of lines of cars, backhoes and forklifts have occupied the hookup lanes. The playground has become a quiet field—a blank canvas awaiting new equipment.
Get to Know Ensworth’s New Head of Middle School: Darwin Mason

Editorial Staff

For those who don't remember him from his days as an Ensworth Middle School teacher, who is Dr. Mason?

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Academics

List of 3 news stories.

Finding the Right College Fit for the Class of 2021

Students are matched with their college counselor at the beginning of freshman year and stay with the same counselor throughout their high school career. Seven seniors share their experience with the program and how it helped them find the right college fit.
For the Record 2021

What have Ensworth students been up to this year?
Looking Ahead: The New Lower School Building

This summer, the activity on the Red Gables Campus has been a bit atypical. Instead of lines of cars, backhoes and forklifts have occupied the hookup lanes. The playground has become a quiet field—a blank canvas awaiting new equipment.

Community

List of 3 news stories.

Class of 2021 Graduation Speech Excerpts

At Commencement in late May, four seniors spoke to their classmates. Here are excerpts from their speeches.
Faces of the PA: Roochita Mathur

Roochita serves as the chair of the Lower/Middle School New Parent Welcome Committee.
Faces of the PA: Roseann Rogers and Aashish Shah

Roseann and Aashish serve as the chairs of the High School New Parent Welcome Committee.

Arts

List of 2 news stories.

High School Musical: The Drowsy Chaperone

Shawn Knight, Director of the high school musical, offers a few reflections on "The Drowsy Chaperone."
High School Plays

David Berry, Director of Theater, reflects upon the two plays the High School drama department put on this year.

Athletics

List of 2 news stories.

High School Winter/Spring Athletic Highlights

How have the High School's sports teams fared this spring?
Middle School Winter/Spring Highlights

How did the Middle School athletic teams fare this spring?

Faculty

List of 9 news stories.

A Retirement Tribute to Barb Daugherty

Terri Schulz, Lower School Technology Integration Specialist, reflects upon her long-time colleague, Barb Daugherty, who retired from Ensworth in 2021.
A Retirement Tribute to Mary Perkins

Ruby Cortner, Middle School history teacher, reflects upon her colleague Mary Perkins, who retired from Ensworth in 2021.
A Retirement Tribute to Sarah Buchanan

Anne Stringham, former Ensworth Director of Communications, has written about her friend and long-time colleague, Sarah Buchanan, who concluded her time at Ensworth this year.
Faculty Bookshelf

What did the Ensworth faculty read this summer?
Faculty News

What have Ensworth's stellar faculty and staff been up to this year?
Faculty Profiles: Kate McGlasson

In every issue of Ensights, we take a closer look at the talent and dedication behind Ensworth's faculty. Here we learn about Kate McGlasson, Dean of Academic Support and High School Math Teacher.
Faculty Profiles: Kelly Goorevich

In every issue of Ensights, we take a closer look at the talent and dedication behind Ensworth's faculty. Here we learn about Kelly Goorevich, Grade 5 Teacher.
Faculty Profiles: Paolo Guazzini

In every issue of Ensights, we take a closer look at the talent and dedication behind Ensworth's faculty. Here we learn about Paolo Guazzini, Middle School Spanish Teacher.
Get to Know Ensworth’s New Head of Middle School: Darwin Mason

For those who don't remember him from his days as an Ensworth Middle School teacher, who is Dr. Mason?

Alumni

List of 3 news stories.

Alumni in the Arts: Jack Alcott ’15 and Briana Middleton ’16

Two recent Ensworth alumni have experienced incredible breakout years in their young acting careers. Jack Alcott ’15 and Briana Middleton ’16 have found rare success right out of the gate as they have each landed multiple network and Hollywood projects.
Alumni Profiles: Elam Mangum Freeman '12, Founder and Principal at Ojas Partners

The passions and professions of our alumni represent the lasting impact of our school’s mission statement. Read on to see how Elam Mangum Freeman '12 is using her talents to the fullest to be a positive contributor to society.
Alumni Profiles: Jackson Roland '09, Display Exploration Engineer at Apple

The passions and professions of our alumni represent the lasting impact of our school’s mission statement. Read on to see how Jackson Roland '09 is using is talents to the fullest to be a positive contributor to society.