Portrait of a Graduate | St. Anne's Episcopal | Denver

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A Connected Vision:

The Portrait of a Graduate and the Portrait of a Teacher

At St. Anne’s, our community is guided by a shared vision of growth, purpose, and belonging. This vision is embodied in two complementary frameworks: the Portrait of a Graduate and the Portrait of a Teacher. These two portraits—intentionally designed as a diptych—reflect the deeply interwoven relationship between the journey of the learner and the craft of the educator.


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Our Portrait of a St. Anne's Graduate defines the essential qualities and values we seek to cultivate in every student: empathy, resilience, integrity, and a sense of purpose rooted in service and community. Graduates of St. Anne’s emerge as humble, inclusive, and morally grounded individuals who think critically and creatively, advocate courageously, and maintain joy and balance in their lives.

Our Portrait of a St. Anne’s Teacher, completed in the Spring of 2025 and as part of Pillar 4: Honor the Profession and Craft of Teaching in our Strategic Plan, articulates the character and commitments of the exceptional educators at the heart of our school. Guided by the founding values of the Sisters of St. Anne’s, our teachers are deeply relational, intellectually curious, and professionally dedicated. They nurture each child’s potential, foster inquiry and discovery, collaborate with families, and model the humility, leadership, and compassion we hope to see in our graduates.

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PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

Grounded in the values and traditions of our Founding Sisters and empowered by their sense of belonging, St. Anne’s graduates know themselves, care for others, and strive to serve and improve their communities. Our graduates: 

• Are empathetic and inclusive 
• Think critically and creatively 
• Respect themselves, others, and the environment 
• Are committed to learning 
• Seek balance through reflection and gratitude 
• Are humble in successes 
• Are resilient through challenges 
• Advocate courageously
• Are morally grounded 
• Play, laugh, and build friendships 
• Communicate effectively

 

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PORTRAIT OF A TEACHER

Guided by our founding values, St. Anne’s teachers are committed to developing curious and compassionate learners who are inspired to serve and enrich our world. Our teachers honor the legacy of the founding Sisters as they:

• Build relationships so each community member feels known, heard, and valued
• Recognize, honor, and work to develop every student’s potential 
• Foster a classroom environment where students are taught to think critically, take risks, ask questions and embrace the joy of discovery
• Partner with families, ensuring that education 
is a shared journey of mutual respect
• Demonstrate deep content knowledge and utilize 
a variety of relevant pedagogical approaches
• Cultivate their own growth and expertise in the  art and science of teaching
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a connected and professional environment
• Lead and exhibit integrity, respect, and humility 
• Encourage students to see the impact  of their actions and inactions
• Nurture children to become kind, capable, resilient, and engaged citizens of the world 

OptimizedImage,,,OptimizedThese portraits are not separate aspirations, but two sides of a unified vision. The success of one depends on the other. Teachers and students alike are part of a shared journey—bound by a common set of values and a mutual commitment to growth, balance, and service. By investing in our faculty's professional development, holistic support, and collaborative spirit, we ensure that our students are guided by role models who inspire and equip them to become the thoughtful, engaged citizens our world needs.

Together, these portraits articulate who we are, what we value, and what we strive to become—as individuals and as a community.