
There is something I’ve kept mostly to myself over the years—partly out of embarrassment, partly because it doesn’t quite fit the image of a bustling head of school. But here it is: I enjoy metal detecting on the beach. Cindy… Read more >

There is something I’ve kept mostly to myself over the years—partly out of embarrassment, partly because it doesn’t quite fit the image of a bustling head of school. But here it is: I enjoy metal detecting on the beach. Cindy… Read more >
Our children are constantly navigating complex social and emotional landscapes. Whether it is a disagreement on the playground or a misunderstanding with a sibling, conflict is a natural part of growing up. From a child development lens, these moments are… Read more >
This week’s Morrissey Minute comes with a bit of parenting experience, courtesy of Lou Holtz, who famously said: “You have to endlessly repeat the important messages.” It’s a simple idea—but a powerful one. The messages we repeat become the messages… Read more >

“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse. Here is a peek into some Lower and Middle School art installations around campus. [See Photos] Kindergarten MARY BLAIR-INSPIRED CASTLES: Mary Blair was an American artist, animator, and designer. She was prominent in… Read more >
There is a unique rhythm to the week before April Break. Following an intense stretch of ERB testing and the erratic “fits and starts” of a New England spring, we often see our students’ energy, behavior, and even their dress… Read more >

The month of April is National Poetry Month. For so many people, Robert Frost is the poet of New England. Frost’s poetry returns again and again to the mountains of our home: apple orchards, bending birches, old pastures, spring pools,… Read more >
As part of our accreditation process through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) we are pleased to welcome members of the visiting team to Crossroads next week. NEASC accreditation is a reflective process that independent schools undertake… Read more >

Just outside my office window, there’s a rhythm that’s taken hold. Cradle. Throw. Catch. Repeat. I sometimes interrupt and yell out my window, “Work on your left!” A group of girls has claimed the wall for lacrosse practice—no coaches, no… Read more >
In the rush of morning drop-offs, extracurriculars, and evening routines, it’s easy to feel like our families are constantly moving at 100 miles per hour. While we often focus on our children’s academic or athletic achievements, their emotional well-being is… Read more >
Each year, when winter continues to grip Lyme, New Hampshire, I make a small pilgrimage with two old friends to baseball’s spring training. We have been doing it long enough that the ritual itself feels like a season. The sun… Read more >