The end of the school year is always bittersweet as we say goodbye to the extraordinary students who have touched our hearts. We will miss their gifts and watch in awe as they take on the world! Wishing you a fabulous summer break!   Sincerely, Pete Jensen Executive Director, LAU   Action Items Last chance…

The end of the school year is right around the corner, and I want to congratulate our LAU students for their incredible success. Robert Collier once shared a thought that relates well to continuing education: “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” It’s easy to see the accumulation of…

It is a sincere honor and privilege to be selected as the next Executive Director of LAU. I’m humbled and privileged to work in this dynamic organization. As I’ve learned more about this unique educational opportunity, I’ve become even more excited to meet each of you. Our students and families form the core foundation of…

A trusted mentor once told me that it takes a wise person to know when to leave an organization. About this time last year, I looked at the successes and challenges facing LAU and realized a fresh set of eyes would benefit the school. At that time, quite a few of the LAU Board of…

As our students wind up their school year and approach graduation, it seems appropriate to focus on another of Williamsburg’s Six Mentor Practices: engaging presentation. How do we keep students engaged when it’s spring, nearly the end of the school year, and easy for them to choose not to log into their computers? We use…