Rachel E.H. Edwards
Upper School English Teacher at Ursuline Academy Wilmington, DE - Wilmington, DE, US
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Macungie, Pennsylvania, United States
Ursuline Academy Wilmington, DE
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Founded in 1893 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school comprised of four academic branches: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Educating boys age 3 through grade 5 and girls age 3 through grade 12.Our Core Values:Academic ExcellenceEmphasis on the Individual and the Whole PersonStudents as LeadersFamily Spirit and CommunityService and Social ConsciousnessCurriculum Integrated with Christian ValuesReligious EducationSpirit of St. Angela MericiHeritage:The vibrant history of Ursuline Academy of Wilmington began in 1893 with the relocation of the Ursuline Sisters from Bedford Park in New York City, at the request of the bishop, to occupy a convent and boarding school on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Harrison Street. This courageous and daunting move by the sisters showed not only their faith in God's plan but their dedication to living in the footsteps of their founder and trailblazer, St. Angela Merici. With the steadfast commitment to and fearless passion for their mission from the bishop, the sisters successfully opened a Kindergarten in 1895 and added a boys department the following year.For 125 years, Ursuline Academy has served as an academic cornerstone in Wilmington, teaching, inspiring, and developing our students to become leaders both in and out of the classroom. The strength of the Ursuline community, both past and present, and the influence of our academic excellence not only ensure the growth of our legacy for decades to come but also create a comprehensive and collaborative learning environment for our students to thrive in today.