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Integrity
Mr. Mufson shares some wisdom from Brene Brown.
As we head off to spring break, I thought I would share a clearly stated but profound statement that I heard spoken at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual conference that I attended in Baltimore last week. The speaker was professor of social work, researcher, and writer, Brene´Brown, author of several bestsellers, including The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.
Brown's research focuses on the importance of opening ourselves up to vulnerability in life. She maintains that it is only when we face risk, uncertainty, and adversity that we give ourselves the power to experience authentically those things that most give life meaning: connection, love, and joy. It is only though making ourselves vulnerable that we can ever develop courage.
So here is what Brown said that has so stuck with me: "Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; chasing what's right over what's fun, fast, and easy; and practicing our values rather than just professing them." As I thought over these words, I realized that they stand at the root of what we seek to accomplish through our Country School values program. All of our values seek to help children and adults lead lives of integrity, authenticity, courage, and achievement. As Brown see it, it is only when we are willing to expose ourselves emotionally, cognitively, and creatively that true happiness and fulfillment are possible. I look forward to pondering these concepts further during the change of routine that spring break brings.
Recent News
List of 5 news stories.
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Kindergarten Students Serving Others!
Kindergarteners have been participating in a 3 part HOHO (Helping Others; Helping Ourselves) project lead by Ferris and Laura Butler. Students packed boxes to be shipped to veterans and their families. The boxeswere filled with child friendly, donated items. Also in the boxes were handwritten letters from the students along with a handmade American flag craft. The Butlers carefully orchestrated this project, and we are very grateful for their time and efforts. -
Spring Athletic Award Winners
Congratulations to all our spring athletics award winners and to all our Cougar athletes who participated in sports and clubs! This spring, TCS offered Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse, Pickleball Club, Running Club, and Volleyball Club. Providing so many athletic opportunities took a village—thank you to our amazing coaches, volunteers, and parent drivers for making it all possible! And thank you to our students for setting an example of dedication and sportsmanship!Read More -
Summer Trips for Upper School Students in 2025
It is with great excitement that The Country School announces the addition of 2025 summer trips for our Upper School students!Read More -
The Country School Celebrates 90 Years and Installs Jay Parker
Read MoreThe Country School is proud to be celebrating its 90th school year. This milestone year also marks the beginning of a new chapter with the appointment of Jay Parker as the 7th Head of School. -
Conversation & Homecoming - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Read MoreThe Country School, Talbot County Free Library, and the Avalon Foundation, sponsors, join with fourteen other community organizations to present Conversation & Homecoming with Carole Boston Weatherford and her son, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, a program free and open to all.
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