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It is a privilege to welcome you to Burke's!
As the eighth Head of School in Burke's 100+ year history, I am proud to be a part of a school that combines
academic excellence
with an appreciation for childhood so that our students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Green and gold, our campus has a unique location amongst the cypress trees at the edge of San Francisco, overlooking the ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, and Lands End. Our location reminds us every day of our connection to the planet and our students are empowered to be both environmental scientists and stewards throughout their journey at Burke’s.
Our academic program values joy as much as academic rigor and is distinguished by a focus on real-world problems, purpose, life skills, and preparing our graduates to approach their future with confidence, and resilience. Burke’s child-centered approach to learning honors developmental stages, supports healthy relationships, promotes well-being, and recognizes the individuality of each girl. To hear about classrooms and curriculum straight from our faculty, check out the
Educate, Encourage & Empower Podcast Series
.
A sense of belonging for all members of our community is vital to our student’s success. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and just community offers a more vibrant, intellectually stimulating, and enriching experience for both students and adults. Our goal is for every part of our students’ Burke’s experience to be uplifting and empowering.
It is an exciting time to be at Burke’s as we push forward with our five-year
Strategic Plan: Experience. Connection. Growth
. Each strategic priority is nourished by Burke’s core values of joy, rigor, inclusivity, resilience,
sustainability
,
wellness
, and
belonging
. Far from a collection of words, each strategic priority is a bold commitment to our mission to educate, encourage and empower our students.
Whether you are a first-time visitor, current family, alum, or prospective parent, I invite you to look around our website to learn more about Burke's. Our website gives a true glimpse of what it means to be a part of this wonderful community.
On behalf of everyone at Burke's, welcome.
Michele Williams
Head of School
List of 1 members.
Michele
Williams
Head of School
415-751-0187, ext. 201
Bio
As the eighth Head of School at Burke's, Michele Williams was proud to join a school that combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood. She holds an extensive background in independent school education, including more than a decade as the Head of Stevenson’s 540- student Upper School. Born to a family of educators, Michele grew up in New York and received her undergraduate degree in American Studies from Smith College, where she was a varsity athlete. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management. She began her career teaching history at Suffield Academy in Connecticut. Michele moved to California to join Stevenson in 1991 and held positions of increasing academic and administrative responsibility, including Director of Residence and Dean of Students, before being named Head of the Pebble Beach Campus in 1998.
Strategic Plan
History
Podcast Series
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
7070 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone:
415.751.0177
Fax: 415.666.0535
Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Menu
Login
Admissions
arrow
Admissions Director Welcome
Why Burke's
Request Information
Spring Tours
Tuition & Affordability
Transportation
Admissions FAQ
Who We Are
arrow
Head of School Welcome
Mission & Commitments
Quick Facts
Strategic Plan
Faculty & Staff
Board of Trustees
Burke's Traditions
Campus
Academics
arrow
Educational Philosophy
Lower School
arrow
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Upper School
arrow
Humanities
Math
Science
World Languages
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Physical Education
HEART
Makery Mindset
Library
Support Services
High School Counseling
Student Life
arrow
Inclusivity & Belonging
Athletics
Wellness
Student Leadership
Service & Sustainability
Outdoor Education
After School & Summer Camps
arrow
Summer Camps
Seedlings Camps
Sports Clinics
Music Lessons
Support
arrow
Supporting Burke's
Make a Gift
Annual Fund
Parents' Association
arrow
Parent Education
Burke's Community Connections
Grandparent Council
Alumnae
arrow
Alumnae Events
Distinguished Alumna
Make a Gift
Newsroom
Calendar
Employment
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
Who We Are
Head of School Welcome
Banner
HOS Banner
It is a privilege to welcome you to Burke's!
As the eighth Head of School in Burke's 100+ year history, I am proud to be a part of a school that combines
academic excellence
with an appreciation for childhood so that our students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Green and gold, our campus has a unique location amongst the cypress trees at the edge of San Francisco, overlooking the ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, and Lands End. Our location reminds us every day of our connection to the planet and our students are empowered to be both environmental scientists and stewards throughout their journey at Burke’s.
Our academic program values joy as much as academic rigor and is distinguished by a focus on real-world problems, purpose, life skills, and preparing our graduates to approach their future with confidence, and resilience. Burke’s child-centered approach to learning honors developmental stages, supports healthy relationships, promotes well-being, and recognizes the individuality of each girl. To hear about classrooms and curriculum straight from our faculty, check out the
Educate, Encourage & Empower Podcast Series
.
A sense of belonging for all members of our community is vital to our student’s success. We believe a diverse, inclusive, and just community offers a more vibrant, intellectually stimulating, and enriching experience for both students and adults. Our goal is for every part of our students’ Burke’s experience to be uplifting and empowering.
It is an exciting time to be at Burke’s as we push forward with our five-year
Strategic Plan: Experience. Connection. Growth
. Each strategic priority is nourished by Burke’s core values of joy, rigor, inclusivity, resilience,
sustainability
,
wellness
, and
belonging
. Far from a collection of words, each strategic priority is a bold commitment to our mission to educate, encourage and empower our students.
Whether you are a first-time visitor, current family, alum, or prospective parent, I invite you to look around our website to learn more about Burke's. Our website gives a true glimpse of what it means to be a part of this wonderful community.
On behalf of everyone at Burke's, welcome.
Michele Williams
Head of School
List of 1 members.
Michele
Williams
Head of School
415-751-0187, ext. 201
Bio
As the eighth Head of School at Burke's, Michele Williams was proud to join a school that combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood. She holds an extensive background in independent school education, including more than a decade as the Head of Stevenson’s 540- student Upper School. Born to a family of educators, Michele grew up in New York and received her undergraduate degree in American Studies from Smith College, where she was a varsity athlete. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management. She began her career teaching history at Suffield Academy in Connecticut. Michele moved to California to join Stevenson in 1991 and held positions of increasing academic and administrative responsibility, including Director of Residence and Dean of Students, before being named Head of the Pebble Beach Campus in 1998.
Strategic Plan
History
Podcast Series
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Facebook
Katherine Delmar Burke School on Instagram
7070 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone:
415.751.0177
Fax: 415.666.0535
Burke's mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls. Our school combines academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood so that students thrive as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to community, and fulfill their potential, now and throughout life.
Burke's admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.