Colleges, universities and global industries often point to the gap between the skills secondary schools drill most and the enduring habits students need to thrive in college and beyond -- strengths such as cognitive flexibility, emotional intelligence, creativity and sound judgment.
Find out how Montrose empowers girls to bridge this gap by coupling academic excellence with enduring habits of mind, heart, and character.
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MEET A MAVERICK
Infectious Disease Researcher
Saoirse Healy '16 PhD candidate in global health who performed research on infectious diseases at Oxford University.
Philosopher Flourishing In Finance
Gaby Landry '18 Harvard University philosophy major, now working at top global investment firm.
Accomplished Young Mountaineer
Lily Wei '20 Youngest person ever to summit Mt. Haba Xueshan.
Acclaimed Young Adult Author
Suzanne LaFleur '01 Bestselling author of Young Adult novels such as Love, Aubrey and Eight Keys.
Emmy Award Nominated TV Producer
Tara McSherry '02 Producer on television series including The Baker and the Beauty, Elementary and The Hot Zone.
Founder, Women in Innovation
Dr. Nichole Mercier '94 Promoting women’s innovation as managing director of tech management at Washington U. in St. Louis.
What people are saying about Montrose
"Montrose School offers an unparalleled education for girls, with a culture of academic seriousness, intellectual freedom and moral integrity where students can grow in confidence and self-knowledge. This rare combination makes Montrose a leader in forming young women of character, who are inspired to lead and serve."
O. Carter Snead, University of Notre Dame
William P. and Hazel B. White Director, Center for Ethics and Culture
Professor of Law, Concurrent Professor of Political Science