Meet Our Past Voices
We are incredibly fortunate at Harrisburg Academy to have such a philanthropic community that lives by this concept, so we asked our Academy community members to share why they give:
My child can access a program that is offered in the most prestigious schools...
The Harrisburg Academy community is one of collaboration...
Students connect with those who respect, support, and value their growth...
Harrisburg Academy has given our family more than we can ever return...
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Why I Give
I am so grateful that my child can access a program in this area that is offered in the most prestigious schools around the world. The quality of the program offered at Harrisburg Academy is much higher than many international schools I’ve visited. The Academy has an exceptional faculty who are dedicated to making the world a better place through education. I believe in the school’s mission and values and I hope that many more generations can benefit from what The Academy has to offer.
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Why I Give
We support Harrisburg Academy because it offers our daughters an education that is uniquely globally minded and experience-driven. The Harrisburg Academy community is one of collaboration, connection, care and a personal connection to all students and families, and the PYP curriculum focuses on approaches to teaching and learning that encourage inquiry and creativity. The Academy’s approach to education is helping our daughters build strong connections and develop key skills that they will need to succeed in an interconnected world.
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Why I Give
Time and time again, I've watched Harrisburg Academy students grow into young adults that carry themselves with an easy confidence and perspective that belie their youth. I've seen it in students that have been at Harrisburg Academy since age 3, in students who are here for only a few years, and in my own children who join during Middle School. These are students who discover that they aren't an outsider and that their contribution as an individual is valued and critical. All students connect with peers and adults who respect, support, and value their growth. It is oh so easy to support a community where the daily impact of every gift is immediately transformative in the lives of Harrisburg Academy students.
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Why I Give
Harrisburg Academy has given our family more than we can ever return: dear friends, a fantastic education and a place to belong and thrive.
I try to emulate the selfless actions of those who work at the school each and every day...
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Why I Give
"The Academy holds a special place in my heart. Having been fortunate to attend for the duration of my entire secondary-school career, I was provided with a rich, world-class education that established the strong foundation required to launch a life of both deep fulfillment and achievement after graduation. As I reflect on my arc of learning at the Academy, one thing sticks out: everyone in this community positively impacted me – my teachers, coaches, staff, and peers. They all contributed to my growth and development. I would not be the person I am today had it not been for the Academy community.While one can never wholly repay those who teach us, I believe we have a moral obligation to pay it forward for our next generation of leaders. Through the recurring gifts of my time, educational expertise, and philanthropy, I try to emulate the selfless actions of those who work at the School each and every day, while ensuring our students have the additional support they require to be our boldest and capable leaders yet. I cannot think of a more worthy enterprise. As Benjamin Franklin once quipped, 'an investment in education pays the best interest.'I hope you will join me in investing your resources at the Academy, and, like me, watch them grow exponentially through the lives of our graduates."
I believe supporting an outstanding independent school is important in our region...
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Why I Give
"As a former student, parent, Trustee, and current Emeritus Trustee, I believe supporting an outstanding independent school is important in our region . The Harrisburg Academy has provided excellent college preparatory education to students for over 240 years. It is essential that our community continues to contribute and sustain this academic institution."
I have witnessed a community that cares about each other and supports one another...
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Why I Give
“‘Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen.’
This was advice I was given by one of my college coaches and it something that I found when I started teaching at Harrisburg Academy. I have shared this message endlessly with my students. From the administrators, colleagues, parents, and students, I have witnessed a community that cares about each other and supports one another not only when things are going well, but in the challenging times as well. As a coach and teacher, you want to have a lasting impact in a child’s growth and in return, I am grateful for each connection I have made throughout the years.”
Everywhere I have lived across the country I have met fellow Academy people...
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Why I Give
"As a current administrator, former student, and child of a former teacher, my ties to Harrisburg Academy are diverse, long reaching, considerable, and cherished. As the Academy’s Director of Admission, I can empathize with some families’ trepidation about changing schools. However, I can confidently speak to the ease of transition into our school from my personal experience joining Mrs. Morrow’s 5th grade classroom mid-year, as well as from the understanding and kindness our current staff and student body show daily. Everywhere I have lived across the country I have met fellow Academy people; I have learned we are everywhere. Many years after my time as a student, I am reuniting with fellow Spartans on and off campus - it is a truly amazing job benefit. Each of those interactions makes my job of student recruitment and retention easier as the stories of Spartan successes keep growing."