In CA’s Middle School science labs, students don’t merely learn the facts and figures of science. Instead, they transform into engaged scientists, activists, and communicators thanks to an evolving year-long teaching and learning approach that blends classroom science with immersive experiential and social-emotional learning opportunities and equity-minded service. Moving beyond theory to engage with science […]

Social entrepreneur Serena Advani, ’13, is turning her passion for sustainability into a groundbreaking business that is as innovative as it is impactful.  As the founder and mastermind behind Sea Drop—a preservative-free, waterless skincare line—Advani is making waves in the beauty industry by tackling two of its most pressing issues: plastic waste and carbon emissions. […]

Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.

College and career readiness have long been the cornerstone goals of independent schools, with rigorous academics taking center stage.  Indeed, CA is renowned for its exceptional academics and student outcomes. By many polls and metrics, we are topping the charts and living our mission of academic excellence. Our students represent us at internships in ways […]

Jamie Berger, ’09, is a passionate environmental justice advocate, writer, and documentary filmmaker on a mission to end factory farming. In 2022, her critically acclaimed feature-length film, “The Smell of Money,” exposed the environmental, social, and economic injustices perpetuated by one of North Carolina’s most powerful agricultural industries. Now, she aims to ignite a global […]

Most in the CA community know Heidi Maloy as a beloved Upper School science teacher. That’s a fair characterization, of course. After all, she’s played a pivotal role in shaping CA’s science curriculum for over 21 years. In truth, however, she is much more: a creative scientific storyteller who empowers students to weave their own […]

In February, we welcomed Trey Murphy III, ‘18, shooting guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, back to his home court to retire his varsity basketball jersey. Murphy was joined by fellow alums, family, friends, and the entire CA community in a spirited celebration of his exceptional legacy. Emceed by the late Josh Rowsey, ‘09, […]