Pacho Gutierrez '77 has taught and coached at George School for almost four decades, and still, he's not holding back in the classroom, on the field, court or mat. 

Working at a boarding school is more than a job — it’s a lifestyle choice. And it’s not one that dorm parent Ioanna Bailey ever thought would be for her. “We are both passionate people,” her husband Mike Bailey explained. “My background is in competitive athletics; Ioanna is a nurturer. We show our care and love in different ways.”

Bob Fest welcomed back Abby Byrtus ’20 to his IB Environmental Systems & Societies classroom before leaving for Holiday break. Abby shared her inspiring journey with current students, detailing her work in Malawi as a research assistant for the NGO Carnivore Research Malawi (CRM).

Apart from love, the notion of home — what it means, how it shapes us — is probably the most evocative. 

Triplets Mira, Laith and Majd Abu Tahoun ’26 have, at times, called Tunisia, Jordan and Saudi Arabia home. For the past three years and counting, George School has been their home away from home.

At George School, Antonio Lance ’24  became the kind of leader who embodies the traits of those who guided him as a younger student. Now, he has leaned into his passion for caring for his peers as a collegiate residence assistant. 

“If you’re not letting your life speak, what are you doing with your life? You need to find your meaning in life. For me, it’s in doing things that bring me joy and bringing positivity into the world.”

His George School clubs schedule reads like a comprehensive list of keyword searches on the School’s “Get Involved” web page. But no worries: Jack Storie ’26 enjoys every item on that schedule. 

Were it not for statistics, Valerie Greaud doesn’t know if she would have found her way to George School. A statistician at heart with a penchant for working with students, a career pivot and class observation at George School in 2003 happened to coincide at a time when the math department was looking to establish a statistics program. Bill Enos, the math department head at the time, hired her… and she’s glad he did.

Walter Stephenson ’08 joined the George School community in 1997 with his family, led by his mom, Molly Stephenson, who retired in 2020 after a 23-year tenure teaching Spanish. Returning to campus as a science teacher years later, Walter has become an integral part of the George School community. 

Kyle Okraku '26 has been a member of the George School Student Activities Board (SAB) since his freshman year. The group — now 13 students strong — brainstorms, plans and executes weekend activities for day and boarding students

At George School, students don’t just learn about the world — they actively participate in it. The Engaged Citizenship Program empowers students to make a real-world impact by addressing global challenges. Today, every George School student now has the chance to travel through the Fund for International and Experiential Learning.

Once he stepped onto the George School campus, Director of Music David Nolan knew it was the place he could plant his roots and make a difference. “I love offering a sanctuary, a space where music kids can make a home away from home for four years. They can hang out, they can learn, they can be creative; and also, they have somebody there who will support and guide them along the way."