February 2010:: Brotherton Community Champion

Congratulations
to Marja Brandon for being the
Brotherton Community Champion
for February 2010.

"Leader Growing Leaders: Marja Brandon “You look lean,” I say, opening our conversation with an observation of her fitness. “It’s been a lean year,” she exhales, noting the compliment and coupling it with the realities of running a not-for-profit school in a challenging economic time.

But challenge is no stranger to Marja Brandon, it is something she seeks; it becomes her inspiration, her friend.

Marja Brandon is the headmaster of Seattle Girls’ School (SGS) located in the Central District of Seattle. She moved from Boston in 2000 in response to the “education hungry” parents wanting a girl’s middle school as bold and impactful as their daughter’s potential. Since the schools’ inception, Marja has dedicated herself and her staff to living up to this challenge and mission: to inspire and develop courageous leaders who think independently, work collaboratively, learn joyfully, and champion change.Challenge and inspiration are now synonymous to SGS students. It is Marja Brandon's leadership tenacity and “can do” attitude that birthed a school that brings forward young, ready and contributing leaders. SGS offers girls a chance to gain confidence, test their ideas, and ignite a life-long desire to learn and be agents of change.

Marja's exemplary role modeling and the school’s challenging and unique curriculum designed by a creative and caring faculty and staff has created a ripple effect that will benefit communities near and far, now and later. Marja Brandon fits the definition of a community leader. She is fostering the next generation of women leaders. Her leadership, community spirit and her raw and engaging energy is what moved us to apply for this scholarship.Thank you for supporting and honoring community champions, Brotherton Cadillac"

"I'm a student at SGS and I'm only in 5th grade but every one says I've become much more mature and I can only say one thing "Thank You Marja!" - Jasmin

"Marja has a gift and is sharing it with our daughters as well as us parents. She gets us thinking and taking action. Thank you Marja!" - Andrea C

CONGRATULATIONS Marja!
It sounds like you have made a difference, and continue to make a difference in so many lives!
Keep up the good work!