The Amabel Boyce '70 Center for Learning and Thriving at Garrison Forest School is a comprehensive program that unites our academic support, counseling and wellness resources to take a holistic approach to each student’s overall wellness. Building on a long history of excellence in educating girls and expertise in how students learn best, the Boyce Center aims to help each student become the healthiest, best version of themselves. At its core is a commitment to research-based best practices in learning for girls and cross-campus collaboration that will create a tailored experience meeting each student’s needs. The Center was founded on the idea that students—and especially girls—learn best when:
- their academic and social-emotional needs are met throughout the evolution of their learning journey;
- support and enrichment is proactive, intentional and meaningful;
- they are seen and valued as individuals.
In addition to providing an elevated learning experience for all students, the Boyce Center will serve as a resource for teachers, providing support for differentiation and innovation. At its outset, the Boyce Center will provide additional personnel, including a Center director, a math specialist and a reading specialist.
Recognizing the vital connection between a student’s overall wellness and their academic success, the Boyce Center aims to:
- Provide structure and clarity around academic enrichment opportunities for all students.
- Build resiliency, proactive wellness and long-term well-being.
- Empower students to embrace their gifts, explore their passions and tackle challenges with a growth mindset
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Help each student build a toolbox of resources to power future success
The Boyce Center for Learning and Thriving is located on the first floor of McLennan Library.
The Boyce Bulletin
Meet the Boyce Center Team!
- Director of the Boyce Center for Learning and Thriving: Shannon Schmidt
- Boyce Center Reading Specialist: Margaret Bitz
- Boyce Center Math Specialist: Julia Holt