Dear Cushman Community, As I continue to read and hear about the tragedy due to the shootings that have taken place within 24 hours in Ohio and Texas, I felt compelled to connect with each of you, as a member of our Cushman family. I
A selected group of our 78 High School students “wowed” the audience recently with their end-of-year Society and Me ‘talks’ at the inspirational SAMx Showcase. I am so proud of Cushman’s Innovators of Change! As they shared their ideas and solutions on how to make our world a better place, they inspired
Cushman made history on May 31st when graduating its first ever senior class! The Class of 2019 represents The Cushman School’s tremendous success in adding a high school division only four years ago in response to our community wanting a continuation of Cushman’s pre-K through 8thgrade programming. Cushman
As many of you may know, the administration has been giving a Kindness Key to students demonstrating acts of kindness above and beyond simply being polite. This idea was introduced to me by a Cushman parent who thought the concept aligned beautifully with Cushman’s focus on developing
There’s no doubt that anxiety is a mega trend in our society nationwide. I’ve seen it on trend maps for over eight years now and, sadly, it’s so prevalent in our children, even our youngest ones. As we enter the month of December when the
During this festive time of year, many of us enjoy holiday gatherings, gift giving, and time with family and friends. The holiday season should also be a time of reflection and it’s an opportunity to instill in our students the importance of “giving back.” I’m
Imagine being just 14 years old and being challenged to identify and find solutions to a critical, global issue that you are passionate about. Moreover, imagine being 14, and learning that this type of work is so important that it is embedded in your high school
Cushman Celebrates the Arts Recently, we enjoyed two very special events on campus that reminded us of Cushman’s aim to honor and incorporate the Arts…the appreciations that enrich one’s life, into our program. On Jan. 29th, our Middle School students began their week-long journey in the annual Artists-in-Residence
We are thrilled and proud to have just completed our reaccreditation process, which occurs on a five year cycle. The Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Florida Kindergarten Council, which are the premier associations that accredit independent schools, spent 2
As you are aware, the impact of media, social media, and music, when proper controls and balanced use are not in place, negatively influence students as they make choices in their lives. Due to these technological, influencing forces, there is an increase in self-absorption among children