From the Head of School
Dear Friends,
I invite you to consider this website your virtual entry point into the life of our school. With every click, you will uncover the richness of the daily experience of Buckley students.
Like many others, the first time I drove onto Buckley's campus, I was taken by the beauty of the surroundings. Since then, I have been fortunate enough to fully experience the real beauty of Buckley - the joyful, caring, and vibrant atmosphere, the sense of belonging, the children's eagerness to learn, and the faculty's commitment to excellence in teaching.
Buckley prides itself on educating and nurturing the whole child, while teaching its students the skills, knowledge, and values to excel in all their future endeavors. The Buckley faculty creates an environment where students are held to the highest standards of achievement, effort, character, and leadership. It does not take long to realize that Buckley is a distinct community, one that cherishes its traditions and its past; yet one undoubtedly turned toward the future.
Our Mission, Opening the Eyes and Awakening the Mind, has been our cornerstone for over a century. It is meant to capture the essence of the school, guide our decisions, and inspire energy and commitment. If you are finding out about Buckley Country Day School for the first time, I encourage you to start here with our Mission and Values.
I hope to have the pleasure of your visit soon.
Cordially,
Jean-Marc Juhel, Ed.D.
About the Head of School
Dr. Jean-Marc Juhel was named Buckley’s twelfth Head of School in 2001. His career in education spans over thirty-five years at schools such as Trinity School and Phillips Exeter Academy. Before joining the Buckley community he was Head of Upper School at St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School in Manhattan.
Dr. Juhel holds a B.A. and an M.A. in English from the University of Paris, as well as a Doctorate in American History from Michel de Montaigne University. He is also the recipient of a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Doctorate in Educational and Organizational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Juhel serves as Past-President of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and sits on the NYSAIS Commission on Accreditation.
Dr. Juhel lives in Roslyn, on the Buckley Country Day School campus, with his wife, Barbara. Their three daughters are all proud Buckley Alumnae.
When not at school or with his family, Dr. Juhel enjoys hiking on trails around the world. His most recent travels have taken him to Peru, Patagonia, Alaska, New Zealand, and Iceland.
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