We are very happy to announce the selection of Robin Lamberta Frank as Boulder Country Day’s next Head of School, effective July 1, 2025.  Robin’s appointment comes after a thoughtful and comprehensive search process conducted by the Board of Trustees Search Committee, with valuable input and participation from constituents across the BCD community, including senior leadership, academic heads, faculty, staff, trustees, parents, and of course, our students.

 

Robin’s deep and extensive experience in pedagogy, curricular design, and experiential learning will further elevate the rigor of BCD’s academic program as we fulfill our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience that broadens our students’ understanding of the ever-changing world and prepares them to be adaptable, empathetic, and engaged global citizens.

 

Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is deeply ingrained in her professional practice, focusing on creating accessible environments for all students, including those with neurodivergent needs. Throughout her career, Robin has successfully created systems that transform schools into vibrant, innovative spaces where every voice matters, and a sense of belonging is paramount. She believes that thriving school communities invite diverse perspectives, nurture authentic relationships, and continually encourage joyful interconnectedness.

 

Born and raised in Parker, Colorado, Robin has always held a deep appreciation for science and the educational power of nature. Her teaching journey began in nature as an Instructor and Program Director for the Catalina Marine Institute in California, as well as a Naturalist for Denali National Park.

 

A lifelong learner, Robin holds an M.A. in Educational Administration from California State University Northridge and a B.A. in Marine Science and Business Administration from the University of Miami. Robin currently serves as the Principal of the Elementary School at the esteemed Campbell Hall Episcopal School, located in Studio City, CA. During her tenure at Campbell Hall, she has also served as the Middle School Dean and Diversity Coordinator and has taught Middle School Science and Humanities. Prior to her time at Campbell Hall, Robin was the Associate Head of School and Upper School Director at St. Paul’s Academy in Bellingham, WA.

 

Robin will succeed John Suitor III, who has led our BCD community with great care and stewardship for nearly 12 years. John, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees are committed to ensuring a successful and seamless transition as Robin begins her tenure with BCD next summer. We look forward to creating opportunities to meet and engage with Robin in the coming months.

 

Please join us in welcoming Robin and her family to our community!

 

Kind Regards,

 

Stephen Collins (Board Chair) & Keri Shee (Board Vice-Chair)

Head of School Search Committee Co-Chairs

Boulder Country Day School celebrated the opening of their new Commons Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 21st. This new state-of-the-art building adds both a dining hall and a Center for Innovative Learning to their 5.5 acres campus abutting the Twin Lakes Open Space in Gunbarrel. The gathering took place in the amphitheater space outside the Commons and included both current and alumni families.

Planning for the new facility began in 2018, and while they experienced some delay due to Covid-19, school officials say the new facility is going to have a significant impact in supporting their mission.

“A core facet of a BCD education is empowering young learners to believe in and practice making positive global change,” says Head of School, John Suitor. “This facility is a strategic investment in designing physical spaces that can serve as a catalyst for new ways of thinking. All of our students from preschool through to 8th grade will benefit from what this facility will offer.”

The new dining hall will provide both daily food service as well as the space for meeting and gathering as a community. Sage Dining Services, a nationally recognized leader in sustainable and nutritious scratch-made food service, has been contracted and BCD students will participate through maintaining onsite gardens. Lunch fees are covered by tuition and financial services allowing for an inclusive experience for all students.

Susan Boyle, BCD’s Chief Enrollment and Strategy Officers shares, “We’ve brought our Arts and Design classrooms together in this building with the goal of teaching students the skill of connecting various disciplines and applying critical thinking in solving the challenges of our times and that which lie ahead. These are skills students will need to succeed both in classrooms and the work environments of the future.” Arts Teacher Londa Bevins adds, “I am so grateful for our new center that gives students access to incredible spaces for creative expression.” 

The goal of the Alumni Relations department at BCD is to create an inspired community of alumni and friends of BCD whose lives are enriched through their shared experience and to whom BCD can extend value beyond their time at BCD.

 

We are consistently delighted by the interest our alumni show in remaining active members of our community. From attending Alumni Night to sharing their milestones with us to joining our networking groups, our alumni take joy in participating and take advantage of the benefits of being a BCD Alumni.

 

The Alumni Newsletter celebrates our alumni and their achievements. We hope you enjoy it.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE JANUARY 2024 ALUMNI NEWSLETTER 

It was a beautiful ceremony for the Class of 2023—filled with heartfelt "thank yous," "goodbyes," and "until next times." We wish our graduates the best of luck in their next adventure. They are an amazing group of people who we know will go on to do great things and bring their own unique excellence to whatever it is they choose to tackle. AND, they were the last graduating class to get their picture taken in front of the classic castle play structure. Congratulations and don't forget to come back and see us, Bulldogs! You will be missed.

Boulder, Colorado, prides itself on being beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive. However, in 2019, racially-charged and dangerous policing involving a Black university student made national news. The documentary film, This Is [Not] Who We Are, explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens.

 

Black people have lived in Boulder continuously for nearly 150 years, but their history is not well known. Black families faced discrimination in housing, employment, education, health care, criminal justice, and social activities. By the 1920’s, Boulder had become a rallying point for the Ku Klux Klan. In the 1970s employment and housing opened up, but many problems remain. Although the particulars of Boulder’s history are unique, its social trajectory into the 21st century is nevertheless emblematic of many cities across the country that struggle to reconcile their liberal politics with the reality of their communities.

 

This is [Not] Who We Are braids the lived experiences of Black characters ranging in age from 12 to 78. Some stories are searing, while others are hopeful. The film seeks to open a space for dialogue among Boulderites and about cities like Boulder, overwhelmingly white, wealthy, and conflicted about issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Is a more economically and racially diverse future possible, both in Boulder and in cities like it across America?   

Left hand Valley Courier - Boulder Country Day to screen film - This is [NOT] Who We Are

This morning’s assembly was full of honor for Dr. Martin Luther King and the work our teachers and students have been doing around diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Second and fifth grade representatives shared the land acknowledgement they have created for BCD. They spoke eloquently about our need to take responsibility for educating ourselves and to acknowledge the history of this land and the peoples that have resided here before us. Then middle school students from the student initiated All Voices Are Heard student organization shared Dr. King’s story with the student body followed by the presentation of student group art projects featuring Dr. King quotes. Lastly, we were honored to have Minister Glenda Strong-Robinson to present to our community. Minister Glenda told of personal stories and affects the Civil Rights Movement has had in her lifetime and asked us to receive the torch she would like to pass on. We must take care of each other and love our neighbors as ourselves she implored. So, not just on this holiday in his honor, but on all days, let us remember the work of Dr. King and those who came before us as we strive to be the example in a world where all neighbors take care of each other.

Our students did a wonderful job and we would like to extend special thanks to our guest speaker, Minister Glenda Strong-Robinson, as well as all our teachers, especially Mr. Lopez, Ms. Bevins, Ms. Deuble, Ms. Woodring, Mr. Lacrampe and Ms. Mar.