Santa Catalina School

The historic campus is beautiful, and the quality of the education is exceptional. But more than that, you will have friends that last your lifetime, a community that strengthens your character, and the kind of resilience that guarantees your success.

As a parent of both lower and upper school graduates, I truly value the education and experience at Santa Catalina. My children graduated with great confidence, life skills for learning, a well-rounded and solid education, memories, and friends for life.

I have worked in education my entire career, first as an administrator at an independent school, and then as the leader of a national school association. I first came to know Santa Catalina through the association work. I fell in love with this special community. Santa Catalina blends high challenge, personal support, and California weather into something magical. The result is a community with personality and purpose. The students are impressive for their achievements and skills-- but also for their good humor, maturity, and care for one another and for the world. The joy on campus is palpable, and it's one of the reasons I choose to volunteer at Santa Catalina as a Board member. I highly recommend the school to young women and their families seeking a first-rate education. for

Santa Catalina is a wonderfully nurturing academic, social, cultural, and spiritual experience for boarders and day students alike. Although I graduated many years ago, the Santa Catalina community has long played a major role in my life. My classmates remain my closest friends and my ongoing volunteer work on behalf of the Catalina community has been incredibly rewarding. I consider my years at Santa Catalina to be an irreplaceable experience and the best gift my parents ever gave me.

Exceptional educational experience and the most supportive and nurturing environment I have ever witnessed. We have three very different girls who have all flourished with an incredible array of learning opportunities in the arts, STEM, music, theater, sports, etc. We have been at Santa Catalina for 6 years with two still in the lower school and one now in the high school. We feel truly blessed to be a part of this inclusive, nurturing, and enriching community. One of our daughters is dyslexic and the learning specialists and teachers have been fantastic catalysts to support her strengths and style of learning. The opportunities in the high school for the development of empowered young women are exceptional and inspiring to witness. Our sophomore has blossomed into an intelligent, resourceful, confident, and caring young woman who is able to pursue her passions for the theater, honors-level learning, and the unique and extraordinary marine biology program. The leadership team is also exceptional and very approachable and accessible. It truly is a fabulous and unique school for the learning and growth of the entire child.

I graduated from Santa Catalina decades ago, but the life lessons and friendships that i made there resonate in my daily personal, spiritual and professional life. Quite simply, Catalina changed my life. Academic excellence, introduction to the arts in all its forms, respect for people from different backgrounds, introduction to great athletic opportunities, and fun campus life made my Catalina years best in class. The location on the Monterey Peninsula and the beautiful campus only enhanced the overall experience.