Strategic Priorities
For more than two centuries, Emma Willard School has built a proud legacy of leaders who leverage their education to serve and shape the world. The school's strategic priorities have evolved in response to our experience navigating today's educational landscape.
Diversity and Belonging
Emma Willard School prioritizes diversity and belonging in everything from admissions policies to curriculum to student life.
Faculty Housing
Increasing access to on-campus housing strengthens the living and learning environment for our students, making it possible for the school to recruit the very best faculty.
Sustainability
Our community cares deeply about being part of the positive change we would like to see in the world by advocating for environmentally conscious practices.
Infinite Horizon
Infinite Horizon: The Campaign for Emma Willard School is a watershed moment in education: the largest known campaign for an independent girls’ secondary school in American history.
Explore Our Campaign Priorities
Strategic Plan
Leading with Purpose is Emma Willard School's strategic plan, guiding our vision and initiatives through 2026.
“One of the elements that drew me to Emma Willard is the many impressive and truly unique strategic priorities the school is pursuing. By always endeavoring to explore what’s beyond the next horizon, we will keep building on our long legacy of excellence and innovation in girls’ education to ensure our students continue to learn and lead in an exciting but ever-changing world!”
—Head of School Dr. Karen Lassey
