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Montgomery School Recognized As Environmental Education Leader
Marianne Kaplan

On December 11th, 2023 leadership from schools around Pennsylvania gathered in Hershey, PA  for the SAS Institute conference on Strategic Leadership. Montgomery School was recognized among other Pennsylvania schools working to build a sustainable future for and with our students. 

Montgomery was recognized for being an environmental education leader! The US Department of Education Green Ribbon School initiative promotes school sustainability with this 3-part award highlighting successful sustainability practices and celebrating institutions for stretching and growing in new ways to promote health, learning and reduced environmental impact in their schools. With our partner and outdoor education specialist, Wendy Furry, in attendance, Montgomery School recently received recognition at a ceremony for Green Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education.

On December 11th, 2023 leadership from schools around Pennsylvania gathered in Hershey, PA  for the SAS Institute conference on Strategic Leadership. Montgomery School was recognized among other Pennsylvania schools working to build a sustainable future for and with our students. We were recognized with the inspiring words: “These honorees are ensuring that their students learn to live, learn, and play with sustainability and health in mind — not as an afterthought, but as an integral part of everything they undertake.”

Montgomery school was recognized for completing its first of three pillars towards becoming a Green Ribbon School. This pillar celebrates our school for offering effective environmental and sustainability education, including civic learning, and STEM connections. Along with Wendy, this accomplishment was led by a dedicated team who worked diligently to complete the first phase: Science teachers Jay Kulkarni, Jacob Kratz,  and Julie Dattilo, Head of School Tom McManus, Director of Operations Carolyn Blair, and parent/trustee Liz Kittleman Jackson.

Building an increasingly sustainable school takes bold thinking, creative problem solving and compassionate leadership. We can’t wait to continue this journey!