Glen Calder
Class of 1986
Attended Gulf Stream School for 3 years, Sixth through Eighth grade
Current Career
President of Summit Public Relations
Family
My wife, Kristin, and I have three children — Harrison, Caroline and Stirling. Harrison graduated from Gulf Stream School four years ago, Caroline is graduating this year and Stirling is in fourth grade.
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
Gulf Stream School shaped my future far more than any other school I attended. It nurtured a shy kid into a student who was confident enough to not only speak in front of audiences, but allowed me to fall in love with creative writing. This discovered talent has made all the difference in my career, as my writing skills and understanding how to uniquely communicate with people has permitted me to promote some of the largest businesses in South Florida.
Mr. Winans inspired us to read. Mr. Robinson inspired us to create with words. Mr. Craig taught us to discover. And although Miss Gibb was the toughest and most intimidating teacher ever, she was preparing us to achieve success at the next level and we love her for it.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
I’ll never forget the day of the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I was in what was at the time the library, when our Head of School, Mr. Garten, rushed in and had all the kids come into the one room that had a TV and we watched the coverage. It was as if the school paused so we could all mourn together. I did my eighth grade speech on the Challenger crew…it was an emotional time.
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Education after Gulf Stream School
Saint John Paul II (then Pope John Paul II) Academy
Saint John Paul II (then Pope John Paul II) Academy
Florida Atlantic University
Current Career
President of Summit Public Relations
Family
My wife, Kristin, and I have three children — Harrison, Caroline and Stirling. Harrison graduated from Gulf Stream School four years ago, Caroline is graduating this year and Stirling is in fourth grade.
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
Gulf Stream School shaped my future far more than any other school I attended. It nurtured a shy kid into a student who was confident enough to not only speak in front of audiences, but allowed me to fall in love with creative writing. This discovered talent has made all the difference in my career, as my writing skills and understanding how to uniquely communicate with people has permitted me to promote some of the largest businesses in South Florida.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and/or what was your favorite subject(s)?
The incredible faculty members at Gulf Stream School were different than teachers I had anywhere else. It wasn’t about the memorizing lessons; it was about discovering concepts.
The incredible faculty members at Gulf Stream School were different than teachers I had anywhere else. It wasn’t about the memorizing lessons; it was about discovering concepts.
Mr. Winans inspired us to read. Mr. Robinson inspired us to create with words. Mr. Craig taught us to discover. And although Miss Gibb was the toughest and most intimidating teacher ever, she was preparing us to achieve success at the next level and we love her for it.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
I’ll never forget the day of the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. I was in what was at the time the library, when our Head of School, Mr. Garten, rushed in and had all the kids come into the one room that had a TV and we watched the coverage. It was as if the school paused so we could all mourn together. I did my eighth grade speech on the Challenger crew…it was an emotional time.
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
DBC: PK1, PK2 & PK3
Delray Beach Campus
2515 North Swinton AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33444
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