Hope Wallace Timberlake
Class of 1986
Attended Gulf Stream School for nine years.
I have two siblings who are also GSS alumni — Kathryn Wallace Bien ’89 and Randall Wallace ’92.
Gulf Stream also provided incredible leadership and confidence-building opportunities. In addition to the eighth-grade presentations, where I debated Jennifer Bellis about the Nicaraguan Contra war, I appreciated reading to younger students, eighth-grade responsibilities including being “in charge” of the Coke machine (yes, there was a vending machine on campus in the ’80s!), and regularly interacting with teachers and parents.
Miss Gibb did a beautiful job making literature (and even grammar) fun. I also loved her Miss Gibbisms: “Pick up, pop off, and be scientific!”
Mr. Wilson inspired my love of history and influenced my decision to double major in History and Political Science.
Mr. Winans was so cool and an amazing, outside-the-box teacher.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
One of the most special opportunities for me was having Mr. Garten select Jennifer Bellis and me to teach Latin to four Kindergarten students. We were reprimanded by some of the students’ parents for giving too much homework, but this experience is representative of the opportunity and creative way that Gulf Stream School capitalizes on its small, tight community.
High school, college(s) and graduate school(s) attended (include any degrees, awards, recognitions, etc. from your academic, artistic, athletic or other extracurricular activities):
After GSS, I attended Saint Andrew’s School. I then earned a bachelor’s from Duke University and a graduate degree from University of California, Berkeley.
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Education after Gulf Stream School
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Andrew's School
Duke University
University of California, Berkeley
Current Career
Co-founder of Forté Consulting
Co-founder of Forté Consulting
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Family
I now live in Mill Valley, California, with my husband, Matt Timberlake, a Bay Area native. Our daughter, Gray Timberlake, is at Northeastern University and our son, Ryan Timberlake, attends the University of Miami.
I now live in Mill Valley, California, with my husband, Matt Timberlake, a Bay Area native. Our daughter, Gray Timberlake, is at Northeastern University and our son, Ryan Timberlake, attends the University of Miami.
I have two siblings who are also GSS alumni — Kathryn Wallace Bien ’89 and Randall Wallace ’92.
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
GSS had an immensely positive impact on nearly all aspects of my life. The academics were so strong that high school and even college felt easy by comparison. To this day, my grammar and vocabulary are better than those around me.
GSS had an immensely positive impact on nearly all aspects of my life. The academics were so strong that high school and even college felt easy by comparison. To this day, my grammar and vocabulary are better than those around me.
Gulf Stream also provided incredible leadership and confidence-building opportunities. In addition to the eighth-grade presentations, where I debated Jennifer Bellis about the Nicaraguan Contra war, I appreciated reading to younger students, eighth-grade responsibilities including being “in charge” of the Coke machine (yes, there was a vending machine on campus in the ’80s!), and regularly interacting with teachers and parents.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and/or what was your favorite subject(s)?
This is too hard to answer!
This is too hard to answer!
Miss Gibb did a beautiful job making literature (and even grammar) fun. I also loved her Miss Gibbisms: “Pick up, pop off, and be scientific!”
Mr. Wilson inspired my love of history and influenced my decision to double major in History and Political Science.
Mr. Winans was so cool and an amazing, outside-the-box teacher.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
One of the most special opportunities for me was having Mr. Garten select Jennifer Bellis and me to teach Latin to four Kindergarten students. We were reprimanded by some of the students’ parents for giving too much homework, but this experience is representative of the opportunity and creative way that Gulf Stream School capitalizes on its small, tight community.
High school, college(s) and graduate school(s) attended (include any degrees, awards, recognitions, etc. from your academic, artistic, athletic or other extracurricular activities):
After GSS, I attended Saint Andrew’s School. I then earned a bachelor’s from Duke University and a graduate degree from University of California, Berkeley.
Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus
3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225 Fax: 561.276.7115
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225 Fax: 561.276.7115
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2515 North Swinton AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33444
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