Teacher Testimonials

“His  insight and mentoring  empowered me to practice using my voice for the greater good. I know he understood the importance and impact this had on my life and my work at school. I was grateful to know and learn from him.”

 — Teacher, R.S.

 

“Although I’ve worked for a number of administrators in my 25 years in education, the one who still guides me on an almost daily basis is Bruce Wilhelm.  The example he set for me and my colleagues in his tenure as our middle school principal was dramatic enough to still be affecting the lives of those in his care--teachers, students, parents--years later...he always keeps the principle--that strong, positive relationships between people are the foundation of most positive human experiences--at the forefront of his decision-making practices.  He’s the finest educational leader I know.”

— Teacher, Matt

“By far, Bruce was the most balanced and reliable administrator I have worked with. I always knew he had my back and would support me in tough situations, whether it would be with a parent, student, or just life. He listens, understands, and is a problem solver. He took the time to learn the needs of his community and found ways to support these needs. He always remained calm in tough situations and motivated me to be the best I could be. He also remembered to celebrate the good! I feel lucky to have worked alongside such a caring, intelligent, and genuine person.”

— Teacher, Cortney

“Because of Bruce, I have gained confidence in my own teaching and reconnected with my love of building relationships with students. Bruce is a positive driving force in the education community who has a knack for helping others to self-actualization.”

— Teacher, Hans

 

“When I was just getting started as a teacher, Bruce Wilhelm helped show me how to connect with and reach students - via humor, engaging lessons, fun writing prompts and projects, and honest, direct, and motivating feedback and encouragement.  Bruce also made our grade level and departmental collaboration both substantive and fun; we got stuff done and enjoyed the process, developing deep and lasting bonds as fellow educators and colleagues. Moreover, he modeled excellent communication with parents -- especially the hard conversations -- by stressing what each child most needed to do, and how the adults in his/her life could be most helpful.”

— Head of School, Phil