Tag Archives: Greenbrier Academy for Girls

Greenbrier Academy Puts on a Drumming Delight

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Greenbrier Staff

On Sunday, February 11th, fifteen young women from Greenbrier Academy for Girls put on an awe-inspiring drumming show set before a packed house at the Hulett C. Smith Theater in Tamarack. The show featured traditional African drumming, led by drumming coordinator Laura … Continue reading →

Making Ground on the Road to Self-Discovery

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Greenbrier Staff

Beyond merely seeking academic excellence, Greenbrier Academy for Girls works hard on the girls’ development as a whole. One of the components we use to accomplish this is the activities we offered to students, both on and off campus. By … Continue reading →

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The House That Built Me

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Below is an essay written by a Greenbrier graduate for one of her college classes. She briefly tells her story about how her perspective changed and how the relationships at Greenbrier affected her and continue to influence her. It is … Continue reading →

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Maddie’s Story

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

A note from Greenbrier Academy: While leaving home to attend Greenbrier Academy for Girls can be a bit scary at first, our girls often come to find that after months at Greenbrier, they have a wonderful second home and a … Continue reading →

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Greenbrier Academy Parent Offers Feedback

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Parents of students at Greenbrier Academy for Girls give us valuable feedback. We want parents and others to know that we are ready to listen to suggestions and appreciate knowing what has been the most helpful for you as you … Continue reading →

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Greenbrier Academy: On Choice and Change

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Sometimes we learn that negative things in our past can provide new lessons or meanings for who we are today. Such realizations help us understand who we are. The self is built from others, feelings, body, actions, behaviors, attitudes, spirit, … Continue reading →

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More from Mike

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Greenbrier Academy: Wisdom Gathered and Developed by Mike Beswick, Part II Here are some quick words that have lasting impact: When we see the world through each other’s eyes, we can no longer be enemies. Personality is what you display … Continue reading →

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Quantum Learning

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Dr. Dennison, Academic Director at Greenbrier Academy, has introduced Quantum Learning to the teachers at the Academy. He notes that youth at Greenbrier Academy will benefit form Quantum Learning strategies as teachers are introduced to the concepts and are trained … Continue reading →

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Greenbrier Academy: Wisdom Gathered and Developed by Mike Beswick

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Interventions and relations at Greenbrier are guided by the model’s philosophy of relationality. The following concepts represent core elements of the therapeutic process. I probably incorporate all of these statements into my conversations on at least a weekly basis. Review … Continue reading →

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Alumni Jackie Receives Falconry License

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Congratulations to Jackie who just passed her Falconry License last week! We asked Jackie some questions to find out about how falconry has impacted her life: GBA: So did know that you had a passion for falconry before attending Greenbrier … Continue reading →

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