When Lucia Lecour ’26 looked around her hometown of Surfside, she noticed something missing. Young people had opinions about their community. They cared about local issues. They wanted to be involved. What they didn't have was a seat at the table.

For as long as she can remember, Maya Todorov ’26 has been creating.

When Zach Moss ’26 reflects on his time at Pine Crest, he doesn't start with touchdowns, championships or awards. Instead, he talks about people.

For Freddy Rosenthal ’26, Pine Crest has been part of the family story for as long as he can remember.

Clara Thomas ’26 still remembers the moment she picked up a violin for the first time.

At Pine Crest, professional learning is not something that happens occasionally. It is built into the rhythm of the school day and driven by the people closest to the classroom.

Many may only see Mr. Garrick Edwards when something goes wrong.

The December concert had built to a crescendo.

At Pine Crest, some of the most important investments are the ones that shape learning across every classroom.

When Zoe Antonio ’25 arrived at Pine Crest as a ninth grade student, she was stepping into something new.

Lauren Rosenberg ’22 has spent her life living between Fort Lauderdale and Soldotna, Alaska, a rural fishing town of 5,000, where emergency care often begins with medevac insurance and a flight to Anchorage.

For 25 years, the Pine Crest Science Research Program has empowered students to think boldly, ask meaningful questions and contribute new knowledge to the world. What began in 2000 as an innovative idea in the Science and Technology Building has become one of Pine Crest’s most influential and future-shaping academic experiences, guiding hundreds of students to pursue research with passion, rigor and purpose.

When Harry Porudominsky ’94 graduated from Pine Crest School, he imagined a future in engineering. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do coming out of school,” he admits. “I thought engineering made sense, and I went into college thinking that’s what I’d pursue. But I realized I wasn’t happy with the direction I was going.”

At Pine Crest School, student success isn’t measured solely by grades or college acceptance letters. It’s measured by confidence, independence, resilience and a sense of belonging. It’s found in the quiet moments, a child learning to read with joy, a teen organizing their thoughts after a hard day or a student walking into a room full of peers who understand their grief.

For many people, storytelling is a form of connection. For Ilana Peña ’09, it’s a way of life.

All four of the Jarecki siblings, Natalie ’04, Nicole ’13, Joe ’16 and Jonathan ’24, or “Jono,” are lifers, having attended Pine Crest from pre-kindergarten through graduation. That foundation of community and learning has carried the brothers into very different but complementary fields, and now, into a shared entrepreneurial venture.

Visual Arts Program Director and Upper School art instructor Mr. Nino Liguori tells stories with paintbrushes. Through his paintings, he weaves together visual parables and allegories that challenge viewers to engage in deep reflection. His work is a fusion of history, design and the human experience—an artistic dialogue between fable and fact, imagination and realism. As an acclaimed artist and dedicated educator, Mr. Liguori’s journey has been shaped by his passion for both creation and instruction, ensuring that future generations continue to find meaning through art.

Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Liguori’s artistic path was profoundly influenced by an art teacher who changed his perspective on life. “He was putting nice things into the world, and that’s what I wanted to do,” said Mr. Liguori. Inspired to pursue both art and education, he attended the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in painting and art education. His career as an educator began in Florida where he taught at three schools in Broward County before finding his place at Pine Crest. Along the way, he continued to refine his craft, earning a master’s degree in Art and Science from Florida International University. “I spent summers studying in China and Paris, and that really inspired me to be a better teacher,” he said. “Instructors in college often saw students as competition, but I never wanted that. I want my students to be better than me.”

When the Boca Raton sixth grade team set out to create a signature experience for their students this year, they knew they wanted something bold—something that would reflect the future-forward spirit of the curriculum and the school’s commitment to innovation.

For Lisa and John Hayes, Pine Crest quickly became more than a school. It became a place where their children could thrive, explore and grow in ways they hadn’t imagined.