“When we heard about the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), we both realized what a forward-looking program it is,” says Cathy. As someone involved in the software industry, Erik knows the challenges of managing and filtering best practices in an environment in which new tools and methodologies emerge constantly.

Thanks to the ongoing generosity of the EA community, Upper School students have had the opportunity to hear from a number of accomplished speakers in recent weeks.

“We believe that every single child has the potential to change the world in large ways and small ways. The role of education is to nurture that seed so that each child reaches their potential. That’s where it all starts for us.”

EA faculty and staff had the pleasure of learning and working with Dr. Eric Mazur, Harvard University’s Balkanski Professor of Physics and Academic Dean of Applied Sciences and Engineering and a renowned educational innovator, during a professional development day on Friday, March 24.

“…The moment I decided I wanted to become a science teacher, returning to EA was my ultimate goal.”

After being selected to undertake in-depth research projects through EA's Lilley Fellowship program last March, five Upper School students worked with a faculty advisor and delved into their respective research over the summer. This fall, they presented their final capstone projects.

Dick Lowry ’54 and his wife Carol, who passed away in 2020, have expressed their loyalty to EA through lifelong philanthropy. Their gifts have been key to the school’s evolution, and include support for the purchase of the Newtown Square land that became today’s campus, naming Lowry House, and endowing the Head of School position.

As a way to honor some of EA’s most beloved coaches and support future generations of students, EA alumni and parents joined together to establish endowed scholarship funds during the Shape Tomorrow campaign.

Grace Limaye’s respect for the art of teaching first took hold at The Episcopal Academy — when she was just a student here. “What was true 30 years ago is still true today,” Limaye reflects. “EA teachers stand apart because they're deeply invested in students' learning and well-being.”

EA plans to break ground on an exciting, new Lower School playground by this fall. The existing playground will remain in operation through the majority of the 2022-23 school year with the hope of completing and opening the new playground by spring 2023.

When Tim Kent, Hon. retired from the faculty in 2020—after 37 years of teaching classics and coaching, including 10 Inter-Ac titles in squash and tennis—he left an enduring legacy. It carries on to this day in the students whose lives he helped transform, including a young Amachie Ackah ’90.