Carly Bellis
Class of 1993
Attended Gulf Stream School for six years.
Current Career
I am one of the co-founders of Swinton Pickleball. We manufacture and sell gear and attire for the fastest-growing sport in America.
Family
My husband, Javier Salom, and I have two daughters — Caroline (GSS Class of 2029) and Penny (GSS Class of 2031). My sister, Jennifer Bellis, was in the GSS class of ’86.
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
My early years at Gulf Stream School laid the foundation for a successful academic career. I remember the teachers as both challenging and encouraging, which pushed me to take chances and work harder; something that carries into my entrepreneurial pursuits today. GSS also instilled and reinforced positive values, particularly respect for others and for myself, and helped me gain confidence at a young age.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and/or what was your favorite subject(s)?
My first childhood memory of Gulf Stream School is in Miss Vicky’s classroom. I remember I absolutely adored her and particularly loved story time. I also remember when I first started putting together numbers in her classroom and the feeling of joy when it clicked — I was 4 so it was likely 1+1.
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 Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. I then went to Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where I graduated cum laude and was a member of Law Review.
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Education after Gulf Stream School
Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Duke University
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Current Career
I am one of the co-founders of Swinton Pickleball. We manufacture and sell gear and attire for the fastest-growing sport in America.
Family
My husband, Javier Salom, and I have two daughters — Caroline (GSS Class of 2029) and Penny (GSS Class of 2031). My sister, Jennifer Bellis, was in the GSS class of ’86.
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
My early years at Gulf Stream School laid the foundation for a successful academic career. I remember the teachers as both challenging and encouraging, which pushed me to take chances and work harder; something that carries into my entrepreneurial pursuits today. GSS also instilled and reinforced positive values, particularly respect for others and for myself, and helped me gain confidence at a young age.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and/or what was your favorite subject(s)?
My first childhood memory of Gulf Stream School is in Miss Vicky’s classroom. I remember I absolutely adored her and particularly loved story time. I also remember when I first started putting together numbers in her classroom and the feeling of joy when it clicked — I was 4 so it was likely 1+1.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
I left Gulf Stream School in the middle of fourth grade because my family moved to Pennsylvania. At that time, my teacher was Mr. Silvia. He was a fantastic educator — truly one of a kind! I remember after I moved away, Mr. Silivia and my former classmates sent me a letter. It meant the world to me to receive that letter and it is a great example of what a special and unique place GSS was and is.
I left Gulf Stream School in the middle of fourth grade because my family moved to Pennsylvania. At that time, my teacher was Mr. Silvia. He was a fantastic educator — truly one of a kind! I remember after I moved away, Mr. Silivia and my former classmates sent me a letter. It meant the world to me to receive that letter and it is a great example of what a special and unique place GSS was and is.
To this day, some of my best friends are friends that I made when I was 4 and 5 years old at Gulf Stream School. We will always carry that special and unique bond of GSS.
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 Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. I then went to Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where I graduated cum laude and was a member of Law Review.
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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