From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Twenty-five years ago, while I was in Seminary, someone introduced me to the book Designed for Dignity by Richard Pratt. Although I don’t remember every argument Pratt made in this book, I will never forget the title and his main point: each person is “designed for dignity” and […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: One of the privileges of being the Headmaster at The Brook Hill School is the opportunity to teach a course called “Senior Transitions” to students during the spring semester of their senior year. The course provides students the opportunity to encounter, observe and reflect on a variety of […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: My wife, Heather, recently had the opportunity to share a few thoughts at the Brook Hill Mom’s Annual Ornament Exchange. As the world is counting down the shopping days left until Christmas, Heather reminds us that during this busy season, really only “one thing is needed”. I found […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: When Kayla Gomez-Orozco went missing, it shocked and grieved the entire East Texas Community. People from every walk of life banded together to search and pray for her safe return. Then, on Saturday, as the tragic news broke that Kayla’s body had been found in Bullard, time stopped. […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: From time to time I get encouraging letters and emails from Alumni sharing updates, success stories, or simply letting me know that they are grateful for their Brook Hill education. Those communications are a true gift to a Headmaster. One of the measures of a school is their […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Brook Hill is growing, and we’re working to make our school even better as we continue to put the needs of our families first. As you have probably heard, we started morning bus runs from south Tyler and Jacksonville for our students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, helping […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Any adult remembers exactly where they were when they began hearing and watching the horrible events unfold on September 11, 2001. I’ll never forget the moment during that day when I learned that one of my college roommates, Todd Beamer, had been on Flight 93. Over the next […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: It was 2004 and Heather and I felt God’s calling in our lives to seek a position as the head of a Christ-centered college preparatory school. Several schools sent material including a small school in a small town in East Texas – The Brook Hill School. As materials […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: We started saying The Guard Charge as a school two years ago, but it is something I’ve spoken about for years. It is something I’ve said to my boys every night since they were little, and it is something I hope every member of The Brook Hill Family […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Whenever I get the chance, I tell Brook Hill students and families to get involved. One of the best ways to maximize the Brook Hill experience is to take advantage of all the opportunities available. Academics, athletics, the arts, clubs, spirit programs, etc. Because we are family, it’s […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: As we prepare to launch into another school year, we are ultimately gearing up to prepare students to thrive academically, spiritually, physically and socially. As a college prep school we are preparing students for college acceptance and also to thrive as a college student. Our curriculum does just […]
From the desk of Rod Fletcher, Headmaster: Congratulations! You successfully finished another year. The end of a school year is always a bitter-sweet moment for me. On the one hand – and especially this year as my own son graduated from Brook Hill – I am sad to say goodbye to our graduating class, but […]