Strategic Vision
Our Journey to Purpose and Impact
Our 2025–2030 Strategic Vision is to establish Greensboro Day School as a national leader in independent school excellence and innovation where students reach their full potential, live with purpose, and create a lasting impact on the world. This Strategic Vision represents nine months of an inclusive, iterative, and human-centered process.
Strategic Priorities
Click or tap below to explore our five strategic priorities.
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Strategic Priority #1
Invest in world class teachers and programs to position GDS as a PK–12 leader in education who others follow.
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Strategic Priority #2
Cultivate a school community where every member feels a strong sense of belonging.
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Strategic Priority #3
Elevate campus facilities and become an epicenter for collaboration, idea-generation, and innovation in the region and beyond.
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Strategic Priority #4
Build financial strength for a sustainable future.
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Strategic Priority #5
Communicate our compelling story and strengthen community connections.
A Human-Centered and Inclusive Process
274
Survey respondents
389
Students represented in survey
14
On-site focus groups
150
Focus group participants
9
Months dedicated to the Strategic Planning process
8
Different groups of stakeholders represented in the process
Faculty, Staff, Students, Parents, Alumni, Trustees, Bengal Boosters, MAD Society
17
Stratetic Visioning meetings
Strategic Visioning Committee, Board of Trustees, Diversity & Belonging Committee, Faculty & Staff, Strategic Leadership Team, Executive Leadership Team
14
Strategic Plan iterations
Acknowledgements
Thanks to all of the Greensboro Day School community members who participated in the survey and focus group discussions. We are also grateful to the members of the Strategic Visioning Committee:
Durant Bell ’98
John King ’87
Denise Roth
Bill Smith
Dr. Tracie Catlett
Kristen Tuma
Michael Welter
Katelyn Williams