The school raised the bar and expected more of me, and I rose to meet those expectations. I graduated with a renewed sense of self, a stronger set of values, and a higher standard for how I live my life.

The Hyde philosophy has informed my relationships, choices and actions. My conscience is strong. I’m committed to truth over harmony and I believe deeply in the unique potential (the greatness) of every individual.

The school’s curriculum is not just academic; it is a framework for building character, and it taught me to see challenges not as barriers, but as opportunities.

What I learned at Hyde was many things: to live by my principals and values, to trust that a circle of caring people can become a family, and to believe that I was (and am!) a good person. Hyde believed in me before I believed in myself.

As a 1974 Black graduate of Hyde School, the most important life lesson I learned was that I mattered and that my voice was just as important and valued as anyone else’s

Since Hyde I've worked at MIT and then Harvard, as a researcher, an instructional designer for online courses, and now - unexpectedly - a manager. I came into Hyde with years of teaching experience, but I wouldn't be the core of my team without the calm, connection, and insight I learned in my three years.

While it is true that times change—fundamental values, ethics, and character do not. Hyde’s approach of developing adolescents into young adults is holistic and focuses on foundational concepts that have withstood the test of time.

We felt privileged that Hyde valued character development, truth above harmony and believed in teaching for your potential.

I honestly believe that if it weren't for Hyde with its incredible philosophy, faculty, and sports programs, I would not have succeeded in life.

What I remember most about my tough first year was the shock of having at least a dozen adults believing and expecting the best out of me every day- checking in on me, having long talks, encouraging me, challenging me.

My experience at Hyde helped to provide me with the resilience to go on to college and law school, embark upon a 30+ year legal career, and be a dad.

Hyde continues to be one of the most influential experiences of my life.

The values that Hyde school instilled in me during those years have always served me as guide post along the path of life.

Hyde taught me how to be strong, take things seriously, trust myself, challenge myself and take a tough task head on.

If it weren’t for Hyde I might not have survived, truly. It was a massive gift, albeit not an easy one at all.

In retrospect, I came to realize that the teachers at Hyde were not the enemy but were genuinely invested in guiding students to break the pattern of self-sabotaging behavior and work towards self-strength and growth.In retrospect, I came to realize that the teachers at Hyde were not the enemy but were genuinely invested in guiding students to break the pattern of self-sabotaging behavior and work towards self-strength...

Hyde gave me more than structure; it gave me tools I still use every day. Tools that have shaped how I raise my children, how I build relationships, and how I show up for my community.

I learned what it meant to be part of a team. I learned how to lead with integrity, and how to show compassion to people I might otherwise have judged or ignored.