What does it mean to care for the world — and how do children learn that care?

In this episode, Head of School Gretchen Forsyth sits down with science teacher Emilie Cushing to explore how care grows from experience, curiosity, and time spent outdoors. Through scientific exploration rooted in place, students develop empathy, a sense of responsibility, and a deeper understanding of the natural world.

When students know the land, the organisms, and the people around them, care becomes personal — and learning becomes something they carry with them long after they leave the classroom. Over 25 years at Glen Urquhart School, Emilie’s work shows that stewardship isn’t taught through lectures – it’s lived, practiced, and discovered.