by Art Rothfuss | Nov 18, 2025 | 100 Stories
I first came to know The Harley School through the Horizons at Harley program, an academic enrichment initiative that creates joyful opportunities for learning for students from the city of Rochester who might not otherwise have access to our incredible campus....
by Art Rothfuss | Nov 17, 2025 | 100 Stories
I first walked through Harley’s doors as a Nursery student in 1981 and graduated in 1995. My mother, Pam Kimmet P ’92, ‘95, GP ‘30, ‘33, led the Lower School, and my sister, Darcy ’92, was just ahead of me. My Harley journey included theater, jazz band, soccer,...
by Art Rothfuss | Nov 17, 2025 | 100 Stories
For 26 years, Amy Colosimo P ’23, ’23, has been a cornerstone of The Harley School community. From teaching French and coaching volleyball to advising students and leading the World Language department, Amy touches many aspects of our Upper School. Her...
by Art Rothfuss | Nov 17, 2025 | 100 Stories
When Kim “Ms. B” Bednarcyk P ‘16 first arrived at Harley, she wasn’t planning a lifelong career here—she was just picking up the Rubenstein girls, Heather ’95 and Jennifer ’92, after school. At the time, Kim was nannying for the family while earning her graduate...
by Art Rothfuss | Nov 17, 2025 | 100 Stories
Lee Allen McDermott ’64 has always felt a deep connection to Harley. She vividly remembers her first day of school, standing at the bottom of the barn steps, thinking, “Here we go!” That moment marked the beginning of a lifelong love with the school that would shape...
by Art Rothfuss | Nov 17, 2025 | 100 Stories
For Sybil Prince ‘00, P ‘37, P ‘39, Harley has always been more than a school—it was the place where she first felt truly seen. As a student navigating vulnerable years, she found teachers who recognized her humanity and nurtured her best self. That experience stayed...
