Oh, Esther—where do I even begin?!

Following our recording, Esther shared two guiding teaching philosophies that have guided her life and work:

1) “Don’t be a lemming!” — her daily mantra urging students to think independently and resist the pull to conformity.

2) “Climb the lexicographical ladder of learning.” — her call to grow intellectually by expanding one’s vocabulary and deepening understanding through language.

Whether you’re a former student or meeting her for the first time, you won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the Academy’s most iconic English teachers and housemothers. Her love for her students and her desire to prepare them for life left a mark on a generation—defining what became known as the Esther Era.

Welcome to episode twenty-three.

Elevate the Experience

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A Note from Me

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Thanks for being part of this journey—PEACE!

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