Accomplished special education administrator to take over in August
Walker has named Mary Howard, Ed.M., as the new Director of Beacon High School.
An accomplished administrator with three decades of experience working with Massachusetts children, youth, and families, Howard will join the Beacon community in August as we prepare for another successful academic year of providing a safe, nurturing environment in which students can learn, thrive, and grow.
“Walker is fortunate that Mary has chosen us as her new professional home, and we are confident her passion and...
Event raises $375,000 for Walker
The Walker community celebrated the strength and resilience of Walker families at the annual Lives In Bloom Gala Saturday, May 11, at the Westin Boston Waterfront. Four hundred guests filled the Grant Ballroom in joyous celebration of the Walker mission.
This year Walker honored the Hamel family – Paul, Cheryl, Michael, and Matthew – with the Walker Distinguished Community Leadership Award for their commitment to bettering the lives of our citizens, especially children, youth, and families...
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our many friends and supporters who contributed to such a wonderful year for Walker. You, our many benefactors, play an integral role in the current and future success of our programs. Thank you for joining us in our commitment to helping children, youth, and families heal, learn, and grow. The enthusiasm of so many for Walker ensures our continued growth and strength for years to come. We hope the 2011-2012 Annual Report provides insight into the richness of the Walker...
Walker School students tour Red Sox home
Baseball is full of traditions, and one that is taking hold on Walker’s Needham campus over the past four summers is a tour of Fenway Park for some of the children in our Summer Program.
This year 10 boys, accompanied by Day Program Coordinator Kevin Vacaro and Day Treatment Specialist Brian McCarthy, enjoyed “America’s Favorite Ballpark” on a bright, sunny day – a perfect day for baseball!
The students sat atop the Green Monster seats, got a sense of what the view feels like from the bullpen for a...
Excitement builds as new academic year approaches
Life at Walker is never dull. Graduation season blends right into the summer term at Beacon High School, where students attend classes until the end of July. On the Needham campus, children participating in our Summer Program head off on field trips, nature walks or excursions to local swimming holes, or participate in arts and crafts projects. And there always is the buzz of young boys and girls splashing in inflatable pools and racing around the playground.
But as we move closer to September and summer...
An enthusiastic group of old and new Friends of Walker celebrated summer on Tuesday, August 14, at Dillon’s on Boylston Street, and raised more than $500 for Walker Programs. The Friends of Walker provide critically important help through fundraising, volunteering, and hosting fun activities for children and youth. Want to get involved? Visit www.walkerschool.org/help/friends
