Tag Archives: Greenbrier Academy

Announcing a New Headmaster!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Greenbrier Staff

Dr. Mark Dennison Kicks off a New Chapter at Greenbrier Academy! We are so excited that Dr. Mark Dennison has been appointed the new Headmaster of Greenbrier Academy. His credentials are astonishing, having earned a PhD in both Counseling and … 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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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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Alumni Student Applies Relationality in France

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Bonjour! I cannot believe it has been a month since I graduated from GBA! The weeks have flown, and it seems that so much has happened. I have learned more in the last few weeks than I could have imagined. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating in July!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

Featured Student Blogger: Ariel We’re feeling patriotic at Greenbrier Academy as we celebrated America’s Independence Day throughout the weekend. On Sunday, we enjoyed the Great Fireworks Display off the bridge in Alderson. This was a fun setting as we … Continue reading →

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Another Chance at Education, Relationships, and Growth

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Greenbrier Staff

After I graduated from wilderness, I found out I was being sent to Greenbrier Academy for Girls. Initially, I was not too pleased that I’d be attending a therapeutic boarding school, since I thought that ten weeks in a wilderness … Continue reading →

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E.W.’s GBA Essay