by Art Rothfuss | May 8, 2026 | Harley Stories
Rachel Green ‘19 started playing the violin at eight years old. What started as a childhood activity steadily grew into something more serious that would shape her path in ways she couldn’t yet imagine. By the time she arrived at Harley in Grade 11, Rachel already...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | Harley Stories
The booklet “An Experience of Worth” was first published in 1967 for Harley’s 50th year. I found a later iteration of it from the 1970’s too. It is a marketing piece showcasing Harley’s Upper School experience. (For our alumni who...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | Harley Stories
Kelly Prister ’16 spent nearly their entire childhood at The Harley School. “I started at Harley in 2000, I was what we called a ‘super lifer’ because I started early because my mom, Moira Prister P ’10, ’16 (Supplementary Support Program, 2000-2017), worked there. I...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | Harley Stories
Allie D’Amanda Sacks ’03 has experienced Harley as a student, a parent, and a member of the Board of Trustees. Though those roles differ, what strikes her most is how consistent the school’s values have remained. “As a student, I felt deeply known,” she says. Teachers...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | Harley Stories
Deb Schaller Willsea ’73 has spent her career making community resources accessible. That question of accessibility first took shape when Deb arrived at Harley as a Grade 9 student, after she previously attended public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, Orlando,...
by Art Rothfuss | May 5, 2026 | Harley Stories
At Harley, academic excellence has always been a hallmark of our curriculum, from Advanced Placement courses to innovative learning experiences. In recent years, we’ve expanded those opportunities with Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), a premier concurrent...
