MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
“Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity.”
Robbie Pennoyer, Head of School
Grace is an Episcopal school that welcomes families of all faiths and none. Our Episcopal tradition is lived through our commitment to recognizing the inherent dignity of every person and our belief that becoming a good thinker and becoming a good person are mutually dependent pursuits. Each week, Chapel brings the community together and provides a space for reflection, music, and conversations about what it means to pursue lives of purpose.
PHILOSOPHY
At Grace, academic rigor and joy are not competing values—they are mutually reinforcing ones. We call this our pedagogy of joy: the belief that students who feel genuinely known, genuinely curious, and genuinely supported become not just stronger learners, but better people.
Our Educational Philosophy“We aspire for our students to become deep thinkers and intellectuals, but we care just as much about who they become as people in the process. Learning isn’t about getting everything right the first time. It’s about staying curious when something is difficult. It’s about asking for help, listening to others, revising your thinking, and not giving up. These things are not separate from learning here; they are at the center of it.”
Elsa Hepner, Head of JK–8
