“Walker’s is the best fit.”
Leadership Initiatives
The Ethel Walker School is committed to empowering girls to lead: in the classroom, athletics, the arts, and in their careers. Susanna A. Jones, who served as Head of School at Walker’s from 1999 through 2007, helped to establish the current Leadership program, and taught several classes in the course of each semester. The Susanna A. Jones Leadership Program is named in her honor.
Key leadership options for Walker’s students include:
Student Government and Community Leadership
Over 75% of the students in the Class of 2011 held leadership positions in student government, community service, athletics, academic and social committees. Student leadership is fostered in many ways, including participating in retreats, workshops, and working with faculty and administration.
Required Curriculum: 9th Grade Seminar
This one semester course is required for all freshmen. Areas of study include:
- Technology
- Public Speaking
- Social Justice Leadership
- Leadership Styles
Junior/Senior Project
This required program encourages students to explore their areas of interest by way of detailed planning for and execution of an area of interest.
Elective Curriculum: Teaching Assistant
Juniors may apply for a teaching assistantship in their senior year, where they will assist in preparation and instruction for Walker’s ninth grade Global Connections course.
Grant Awards
Walker's has been the recipient of several leadership grants to help underwrite the school's efforts in this area. Additionally, the supported Margaret Bonz Speaker Series brings high-powered women to Walker's campus to address students and the community. A recently featured speaker was Marie C. Wilson, President of The White House Project and author of Closing the Leadership Gap.
Walker’s Alumnae
Walker's Alumnae, a strong constituency, are frequently involved by attending classes, or offering networking opportunities to girls interested in a specific field. Walker's alumnae are strong leaders for many philanthropic institutions as well as in the corporate world. Their time on campus with current students allows the students to work with role models who are committed to the future of Walker's girls.
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– Hannah, '13
