‘Working out puzzles’
This is a special class for me. I began my time here at Colorado Academy when some of...
Head of School
‘The last full measure of devotion’
The title of this blog is what President Abraham Lincoln, in his famous address at the dedication of...
Another mass shooting must be addressed
It’s hard to find words that are in any way meaningful after the mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y....
Maintaining perspective on college admissions
At Commencement, we share the annual Senior Journal. Families get to see where our graduating Seniors will attend...
A proud dad’s lessons on parenting
This month, my twin daughters are graduating from college. The moment they were born, I felt something that...
Celebrating the return of Interim
Ah, the month of May at Colorado Academy! It’s a whirlwind of amazing year-end activities—music recitals, the All-School...
Day of Silence at CA
Today, Colorado Academy Upper School students will recognize Day of Silence—a day devoted to showing support for LGBTQ+...
Time to celebrate CA Faculty and Staff
Colorado Academy has great teachers. Period. I am reminded of that every spring, when we honor a select...
My hopes for peace and justice
This week I was struck by footage of a young Ukrainian couple mourning the killing of their 18-month-old...
Adventure: an essential part of life
Recent news of the discovery of the wrecked hull of the ship Endurance, deep in the waters of...
State of the School: an amazing year with big plans ahead
Head of School Dr. Mike Davis delivered his annual State of the School address on March 17, 2022. ...
CA Ice Hockey Team demonstrates that hard work pays off
I was so proud of the Colorado Academy Ice Hockey Team as I watched them play in the...
‘State of the School’ preview
We marked a milestone in February, with Jefferson County Public Health allowing schools to move to mask optional....
Talking to kids about war
The headlines about Russia invading Ukraine caught the world’s attention: Bloomberg News: ‘Russia Hits Airfields; Kyiv Imposes Martial...
Dr. Paul Farmer: A life of service
The world mourns the death of Dr. Paul Farmer this week. His name may not be familiar to...
Shoutout to the CA Staff
Appreciation is overflowing at Colorado Academy this month, as the Parent Association has done an amazing job of...
The powerful connector called fun
We had a little fun this week at Colorado Academy. Each day brought a reminder of just how...
Celebrating and learning during Black History Month
February is Black History Month. I’m wearing my historian hat as I write this blog because I think...
Take time to talk history on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Thursday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There are so many reasons why it is important that...
FUNuary coming soon
In studies of student and faculty morale, February is often seen as the most difficult month of the...
My new recommendation regarding the internet: trust but verify
In this divided political age, there’s little Republicans and Democrats agree on. But one area of shared concern...