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A Q&A with a leader known for her student-centered focus
Our Head of School Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau shares why she is thrilled to lead UPrep.
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![Headshot photograph of University Prep Head of School, Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614285798/universityprep/vrfg6xisz7ulrbrmcxeb/Ronnie_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614285798/universityprep/vrfg6xisz7ulrbrmcxeb/Ronnie_1.jpg","width":375}])
Read about the recent UPrep Town Hall event
The theme of February's Town Hall, presented by Head of School Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau was Community Here, Now, and in the Future.
![UPrep Director of Middle School Brian Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1691514050/universityprep/xeht0wnj6evpxnh1czlw/BrianJohnson_1.jpg","width":2200}])
A Q& A with the leader of UPrep’s Middle School
Director of Middle School Brian Johnson, pictured above, has worked with middle school students for 15 years.
![UPrep Director of Upper School Susie Wu talks to parents/guardians]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1690919879/universityprep/ujdyw3xrsq5ahuton8m1/087.jpg","width":2200}])
A Q& A with the leader of UPrep’s high school
Director of Upper School Susie Wu, pictured above, has worked with high school students for the majority of her career.
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Donna Orem’s speech focuses on leading schools through disruption
Above, Head of School Ronnie Codrington Cazeau is pictured with National Association of Independent Schools President Donna Orem.
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Educating and encouraging students about their own well-being
UPrep Counselor Cindy Taketa, pictured above with her dog and husband, joined our community in fall 2022.
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Get to know one of the newest members of the UPrep community
Upper School English Teacher Angie Yuan has also taught in Milwaukee, Taipei, and San Francisco.
![Leaders to Learn From: James Johnson Jr., Physical Education and Health Teacher and Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616690137/universityprep/vhd7pteb6xmnzrme5bqs/James.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616690137/universityprep/vhd7pteb6xmnzrme5bqs/James.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616690137/universityprep/vhd7pteb6xmnzrme5bqs/James.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616690137/universityprep/vhd7pteb6xmnzrme5bqs/James.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616690137/universityprep/vhd7pteb6xmnzrme5bqs/James.jpg","width":1392}])
Get to know a Middle School educator and UPrep coach
UPrep Physical Education and Health Teacher James Johnson Jr. says coaching led to his teaching career.