Welcome from the Head of School
As we prepare to celebrate our 70th anniversary, it is my honor and privilege to invite you to experience Marvelwood School.
Intentionally sized to facilitate close connections, we take pride in the purposeful planning of academic, extracurricular, residential, and social initiatives that promote open communication, foster meaningful relationships, and provide a true sense of belonging.
Blythe Everett P'14, '16, Head of School"Marvelwood is all about family."
Our students benefit from small class sizes, personalized learning, innumerable opportunities, and strong relationships with dedicated faculty mentors who encourage them to explore their interests and talents with curiosity and a sense of fun, discover new passions, and commit to their goals with confidence and purpose. As they care for themselves and each other, they understand that connection plays a fundamental role in their development – fueling their growth, engagement, and confidence and setting the stage for a lifetime of success.
High school shouldn't be about fitting in; it should be about standing tall, finding your voice, and recognizing the joy and strength that come with being a treasured part of a community that celebrates each individual and lives its values.
Marvelwood is a school like no other – a place where belonging, purpose, and possibility live side by side. Every day, we strive to create, practice, and champion what we believe education should be. Visit our stunning mountaintop campus and experience the energy, warmth, and pride of our community. We’ll be happy to welcome you!
Blythe Everett P'14, '16 joined the Marvelwood faculty as an English and French teacher in 1990, when the School was located in Cornwall, CT. In her 35 years with the school, she has served in numerous administrative roles but still counts her days in the classroom among her fondest memories. Blythe was named Female Faculty Member of the Year four times; her honors-level senior English class developed a reputation as a challenging and demanding course that, according to countless alumni, more than prepared students for the rigors of college-level work. She was appointed Marvelwood’s seventh Head of School in June 2019 after serving one year as Interim Head.
As Head of School, Blythe spearheaded the school’s recent strategic plan exercise and continues to work closely with the Board of Trustees to focus on strengthening programmatic initiatives designed to help fully prepare our students for the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly diverse and rapidly-changing world.
