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During his time as Head of the School, Steve’s deep passion for learning and genuine love for teaching has inspired his commitment to the well-being of Shipley's students and the greater school... [![Most Instagrammable Places to See the PECO Crown Lights](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/Untitled-1.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/most-instagrammable-places-to-see-the-peco-crown-lights) [Most Instagrammable Places to See the PECO Crown Lights](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/most-instagrammable-places-to-see-the-peco-crown-lights) In honor of Shipley’s 125th Anniversary Celebration, the PECO Crown Lights at 23rd and Market Street in Philadelphia will display a special Happy Birthday Shipley message. Look up on April 5, 6, and 7! [![Brain Injury Awareness Month: A Q&A with Chris Nowinski](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2019-03%20Brain%20Injury.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/brain-injury-awareness-month-a-qa-with-chris-nowinski) [Brain Injury Awareness Month: A Q&A with Chris Nowinski](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/brain-injury-awareness-month-a-qa-with-chris-nowinski) Q&A with Chris Nowinski, Co-Founder and CEO, Concussion Legacy Foundation [![15 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Black History](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/Shipley%20Blog%20Featured%20Photos/2019-02%20BHM.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/15-must-read-books-to-celebrate-black-history) [15 Must-Read Books to Celebrate Black History](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/15-must-read-books-to-celebrate-black-history) In honor of February’s Black History Month, our Director of Diversity and Inclusion put together a list of 15 books that celebrate and educate readers about Black History. This list will keep readers learning and engaged not only for the month of February but also all year round. [![Changemaker Sam Sessoms '18: Never Give Up](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2019-01%20Sam%20Sessoms.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/changemaker-sam-sessoms-18-never-give-up) [Changemaker Sam Sessoms '18: Never Give Up](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/changemaker-sam-sessoms-18-never-give-up) For Shipley’s Sam Sessoms ’18, patience is a virtue, working hard is the only option, and confidence is second nature. [![Gyasi Miller ’24: A Perfect Blend of Love and Basketball](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2018-11%20Gyasi.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/gyasi-miller-24-a-perfect-blend-of-love-and-basketball) [Gyasi Miller ’24: A Perfect Blend of Love and Basketball](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/gyasi-miller-24-a-perfect-blend-of-love-and-basketball) Two years ago, when Gyasi Miller ’24 was in fifth grade, it was no surprise his love of basketball inspired his Think, Care, Act project. After witnessing the condition of his local city playground, Parkside Evans, he decided to clean up the area for his project. [![One Way to Think about a Life Well-Lived](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2018-10%20PERMA.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/one-way-to-think-about-a-life-well-lived) [One Way to Think about a Life Well-Lived](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/one-way-to-think-about-a-life-well-lived) What makes a life well-lived? If I could answer that question in a blog post, I’d be pretty impressive. Alas, I am not that impressive—yet I have been impressed by the literature and philosophies that try to get to the root of this question, and by the science that can help inform us more about... [![Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons Learned](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2018-10-26%20Diversity%20Lessons%20Learned.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/diversity-inclusion-lessons-learned) [Diversity & Inclusion: Lessons Learned](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/diversity-inclusion-lessons-learned) As Head of School, I’ve spent a lot of time over the years reflecting on where we are in terms of diversity and inclusion in our community. I am encouraged by the progress we have made, but to be candid, we would not be in the position we are today if not for a few missteps and many valuable... 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