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Six Marks of a Healthy School

May 08, 2015

As a headmaster I often interact with leaders of schools from around the country. Whether it’s at a conference, a friend, or a mentor, I hear a lot of stories about schools. Some stories are positive, but many are difficult to hear. Through it all, I’ve gained a clearer perspective on Brook Hill, and I […]

Graduation: A Mixed Bag

May 01, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: One of the hardest things for me as Headmaster is that I must experience graduation each year. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the ceremony and the celebration.  And I love seeing students ready and excited for the next step in the journey.  But I get sad […]

The View from My Office Window

April 17, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Smart phones are a great tool – I seriously could not function without mine.  A major drawback to them, however, is that we spend so much of our “downtime” looking at a little screen instead of looking up and interacting with others and the world around us.  It […]

Spring has Sprung

April 10, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: One of the things I love most about Spring is that the Brook Hill campus is alive and active – softball, baseball, track, tennis, golf, musicals, performances, awards ceremonies, graduations, prom, the auction, etc. etc. etc.  There is something for everybody in the Spring, and I encourage everyone […]

He is Risen!

April 02, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster:   Enough said.  

SPARC Week (There’s also a Video)

March 27, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: We do a lot of incredible things here at Brook Hill, but SPARC Week is one of my favorites. Spring Potential and Reality Course (SPARC) Week is a week of non-traditional, experiential courses offered during the spring semester at Brook Hill. The purpose of the week is to […]

Gladness and Sorrow Meet

March 16, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: I am not typically an emotional man, but the range of emotions I have experienced over the past few weeks has been overwhelming.   But, to my amazement, people in our Brook Hill community have come alongside me with encouraging words about my leadership and strength during these difficult […]

Balancing Nurture and Rigor

February 27, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Last week I wrote that one of the main things that makes Brook Hill distinct is that we are both Christ-centered and college preparatory – something that many Christian schools don’t balance very well. Another balancing act that schools often get wrong is the balance between having teachers […]

Christ-Centered AND College Prep

February 16, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: I tell people often that one of the main distinctives that sets Brook Hill apart from other schools is that we are both Christ–centered and college preparatory. Some schools focus on preparing students for college within the framework of a secular worldview with no intention of “encouraging students […]

Stay the Course and Be Patient

February 13, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: This morning I watched the Brook Hill Lady Guard Basketball Team beat T. K. Gorman in the first round of the District tournament.  It was great – winning is always great.  But what was particularly impressive in this game was the way they won. At the end of […]

The Family Meal

February 06, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Last week I wrote about parents spending time with their children – actually it was about parents not wasting time with their children.  I hope folks were encouraged, challenged, and maybe even a bit convicted (full disclosure – I was very convicted). This week I want to push the […]

Making the Most of Time With Your Children

January 30, 2015

From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: As I was walking through the Lower School today I saw a group of moms working on hallway bulletin boards.  And, I’ll be honest, I got really sad. That was Heather (my wife) a “minute” ago.  My boys are now in 6th, 9th, and 11th grade.  They are […]