Happy August, Menaul Family!
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, welcome you all, and also let you all know; we’re ready for you!! I had the distinct honor to start as President and Head of School on June 1, 2024. On June 2, 2024, I flew to visit our sister school, Menaul School Qingdao in China. I was so inspired by the faculty, staff, and students there. I was so pleased I had the opportunity to be a part of the graduation celebrations at both Menaul School Albuquerque and Menaul School Qingdao.
I arrived in Albuquerque on June 15th and my husband Mike and I have been getting settled into the President’s Cottage on campus. You will see Mike, our daughter Emma (21), and our son Matthew (24) at various times throughout the year on campus. However, you will most likely see me around campus with our 7-year old English Cream Golden Retriever, Brady. He is a very sweet boy who loves to meet new people and is always open to pets and belly rubs!
We have been very busy this summer getting ready for you to come to campus! All faculty and staff participated in Panther Purge Day-we have cleaned out dorms, classrooms, closets, and offices to make learning and creative spaces for open minds and open hearts! We have some new spaces around campus that have been updated, including all new furniture in Barber Dorm Common area. The only thing we need now is YOU!
We look forward to welcoming our students and families on August 7, 2024, between the hours of 10am – 1pm for Panther Prep Day and Orientation, and also on August 8, 2024, for the first day of school!
We are ready for you and can’t wait to have you all back on campus! Go Panthers!!
Warm regards,
Julie Bean
President and Head of School