Bradley Cooke is a freelance artist and math teacher at GUS! She frequently paints commissioned pet portraits, but her favorite images to paint are scenes from the small town of Essex, MA, where she lives with her family.
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We teach children how to learn, not just to learn, so that they become caring, curious independent thinkers.
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As a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England, GUS participates in a ten-year cycle of reaccreditation. The process, a requirement of all AISNE member schools, ensures not only that a school is meeting AISNE’s rigorous standards for school operation, but also that we are in alignment with our unique mission and philosophy.
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As spring unfolds, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewal, we at Glen Urquhart School are reminded of the enduring values that shape our community and guide us towards our vision to empower a generation to do better.
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Angel Deschamps attended GUS from kindergarten through 8th grade, graduating in 2016. She went on to graduate from Beverly High School in 2020, and then from Roger Williams University, where she majored in art, in 2025.
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For a GUS student, field trips are a quintessential part of the experience at our beloved school. This summer, I had the chance to go on what felt like my very own GUS field trip!
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Christy Doxsee P ’22, ’25 was not only a gifted educator but also a mentor, a friend, and a quiet yet powerful source of encouragement.
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Long summer days and adventures have given way to new routines, sharpened pencils, and the joy of being back together on campus.
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Kaela Sexton is a local artist and creative professional whose work is inspired by the familiar rhythms of coastal life. In addition to her personal work, Kaela offers commissioned pieces, working closely with clients to create custom art for their homes or spaces.
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This school year, we are excited to welcome a number of new faculty members! We look forward to having each of them on our team and hope you will join us in giving them a warm welcome to GUS this fall!
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We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible generosity of our community and to thank all those who made this year such a success.
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Through a unique partnership with Essex County Greenbelt, GUS students learn about all things invasive — as well as a variety of other topics related to land conservation and management.
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Join us in honoring faculty who have dedicated years of service to GUS, as well as those who will be leaving us this year. Particularly notable are retirees Dawn Southworth, after 30 years at GUS, and Patty Clark, after 19 years at GUS.
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As spring unfolds, bringing with it a sense of hope and renewal, we at Glen Urquhart School are reminded of the enduring values that shape our community and guide us towards our vision to empower a generation to do better.
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This year, we are pleased to announce that the 2025 Tadler Grant has been awarded to Science Teacher Emilie Cushing. The grant will allow Ms. Cushing to travel to Hawaiʻi, where she will visit Volcanoes National Park, learn about sustainable farming practices, and, she hopes, swim with sea turtles.
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On Wednesday, June 11, Glen Urquhart School (GUS) celebrated the 25 members of the Class of 2025 during the 45th graduation exercises at their campus in Beverly Farms, MA.
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Alumni speakers are a treasured and impactful annual tradition at GUS graduation. Alumni speakers are always selected from the class that was graduating themselves as eighth graders when the current eighth grade class was in Kindergarten. This year’s alumni speakers were Christian Pulido ’17 and Mattea Whitlow ’17.
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The GUS curriculum integrates academic skill development, experiential learning, and social-emotional understanding in a child-centered, challenging, yet joyful, environment.
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Get to know GUS faculty + staff in this series of fun videos that highlights who they are as individuals - outside of the classroom.
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Every year, the 8th grade embarks on a service trip that also incorporates parts of our academic curriculum. They wanted to share some of the magic, so they made a trip journal and short video to show what the trip was about and how much it meant to them.
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