Learn. Contribute. Achieve. Palm Valley graduates exercise a growth mindset in order to achieve their goals of excellence. They are leaders in academics and are independent and inquisitive learners who pose questions to address issues in our communities. Palm Valley graduates are confident members of our global society. They live our value of "Responsibility to Self and Others" by contributing their time, talents, and energy to organizations both locally and nationally with compassion, empathy, and kindness for others.
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“I graduated being able to write papers, to frame arguments, to express through writing what I was thinking. That ability helps me tremendously today as I share my artwork with the world and as I put together proposals for potential projects.” -Phillip K. Smith, III ’91
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“In my profession, writing skills are critical. Being able to precisely express what is intended is one of the keys to drafting contracts, legal memoranda, and even professional email. I felt that my time at PVS, and in particular working with my 7th grade English teacher began the process of learning how to refine my writing and understanding why it is important to be ruthless in editing your work until it is precise and concise.” -Joseph Kaufman, J.D. ’81
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“Palm Valley School taught me how to be comfortable not only while speaking in public but also how to voice my opinions in an intelligent manner. Once I transitioned to college, I felt comfortable speaking up in class and debating viewpoints that differed from my own.” -Jennifer Burleigh, MSW ’10
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“Palm Valley taught me the fundamentals needed to be a student and a professional. I recall being a freshman in college and feeling like I was so well prepared. I could just jump in and swim, while my peers had a steep learning curve. I also learned to be a critical thinker and the importance of understanding an issue and working to a conclusion.” -Colin Kirkpatrick, J.D. ’03
Read more about accomplished artist Phillip K. Smith, III '91 and our Board Alumni Representative and Alumni Council member Colin Kirkpatrick, J.D. '03.