At Pine Crest, students are not only preparing for the future—they’re shaping it. For Charlotte Thies ’25 and Jake Weidenfeld ’25, that future is rooted in empathy, leadership and the courage to connect through shared experiences.
The Future is Empathetic: Students Leading with Heart and Purpose
Topics: Student Life, Student Leadership, Social and Emotional Learning, 2025, Student Success
Empowering the Future Through Character and Care
At Pine Crest School, academics or advanced technology don't solely define future readiness. It’s also built through something deeper: character. For Dr. Krista Promnitz ’97, Executive Director of Educational Support Services, character development is one of the most powerful future skills a student can gain.
Topics: Student Life, Faculty, Social and Emotional Learning, Future Ready, 2025, Student Success
From the Newsroom to Classroom: Mrs. Jaimee Rashbaum
Topics: Upper School, Faculty, Academics, Digital Media Production, Social and Emotional Learning, 2022
The Hudson Library: Reenvisioned as a Space of Inspiration
A transformation of the Hudson Library is underway on Pine Crest School’s Fort Lauderdale campus. Used by students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the modernized space will soon be as inspiring and engaging as the instruction that happens there.
Topics: Lower School, Student Life, Giving, Pine Crest Fund, Social and Emotional Learning, 2021
Learning Human-Centered Design in Pine Crest Middle School
Topics: Innovation, Middle School, Design Thinking, Computer Science, STEM, Social and Emotional Learning, 2021
Social and Emotional Education: Engaging the World with Empathy
As class begins each day at Pine Crest, you will see a Lower School classroom in their morning meeting connecting through song or engaged in activities like mindfulness stretching.
Topics: Student Life, Academics, Pine Crest School, Social and Emotional Learning
Why Pine Crest School Students Create Digital Portfolios
Topics: Innovation, Student Life, Admission, Pre-kindergarten, Middle School, Academics, Giving, Pine Crest Fund, Computer Science, Social and Emotional Learning
Mindfulness and More: Pine Crest School Tips for Success on Exams
Researchers have found that students who prepare for exams in advance, study efficiently, and make healthy choices perform better on exams. Here are some important tips to consider:
Topics: 2018, Upper School, Student Life, Freshmen, Social and Emotional Learning