"It's an amazingly beautiful campus. I don't think the students realize until much later in life how truly special it is."
-Barbie Bracken, Parent of three Meadowbrook graduates: Geordie (Class of 1991), Taylor (Class of 1997) and Susanne (Class of 1998)

"Meadowbrook builds confidence and self-esteem, but not arrogance. It's more a sense of pride in yourself, in your behaviors and your manners."
-Karen DiFelice, Meadowbrook Development Coordinator and Parent of a Meadowbrook graduate, Brett (Class of 2000), and a current student, Allison (Class of 2005)

"I think that by having discipline and clear rules, Meadowbrook creates a channel for creativity."
-Jennifer Schmutzler, Class of 1990, a graduate of Germantown Academy and Trinity College

"Because the classes were so small, I was given an opportunity to participate often, to speak and to question, to develop language and writing skills that I now rely on a great deal in my job."
-Bruce Castor, Class of 1975 and now District Attorney, Montgomery County

"Even some of our physical education activities have a problem-solving component. It may look like a simple game of capture the flag, but the kids have to figure out teamwork and strategy."
-Bill Casey, Physical Education Teacher

"It's not just reading, writing and arithmetic. We teach them about honesty, respect, kindness and friendship."
-Bobbie Leiby, Kindergarten Teacher

"Creativity and problem-solving are built into all parts of the academic program. Even in assemblies, we present problems to the kids and see what kind of creative solutions they can come up with as a whole. A lot of times, they have some very good solutions to common problems."
-Betsy Equi, Assistant Head of School

"They have a lot of traditions that may seem small to outsiders. But the kids really look forward to reaching a certain grade so they can raise the flag or become lunchroom waiters."
-Jody Saltzman, Parent of a Meadowbrook graduate, Ryan (Class of 2000), and a current student, Kathryn (Class of 2008)

"Our children tend to leave here and take leadership roles wherever they go. Because they feel so confident in front of people, it¹s a perfectly natural step for them."
-Mary Stein, Board Member

"When I got to Germantown Academy, I was able to introduce myself to other students and teachers that I had never seen or known before. It's because Meadowbrook instilled real self-confidence in me."
-Kristin Costin, Class of 1998 and now a student at Germantown Academy