USNA Volunteer Spotlight: Shelby Baxter and Margaret Hill
This month, USNA is recognizing Margaret Hill, mom of Sophia '28, and Shelby Baxter, mom of Emilia '25 and Henry '27.
What event did you volunteer to help with?
Margaret and Shelby replied to a SignUpGenius sent out seeking help with Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day for Lower School.
Why did you reply to that SignUpGenius?
Shelby: I love volunteering for so many reasons, but if I was going to narrow it down to a single reason I would have to say it’s so I can be around other parents. Our lives are so busy, and this community is greatly shaping our children as they spend more time at school than at home during the week, and I want to know what that community really looks and feels like. It’s one of the best ways for me to stay connected with that original decision that USN was a good fit for our family and frankly to be sure that it actually still is a good fit. I am always filled with the overwhelming reassurance that we are in exactly the right place.
Margaret: I choose to volunteer on Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day because it's an easy way to get backstage access to the most exciting event of the year. I always hear the excitement when Sophia comes home and tries not to "spill the beans" and volunteering allows me to see and in a small way be a part of the excitement with my own eyes. Also, it's always a pretty easy, not very strenuous way to get involved and getting to meet and catch up with other parents adds another perk.
What is your favorite part of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day?
Margaret: My favorite part of Grandparent's Day would have to be the kids. They are all always so proud to show their grandparents and guests what they have been working on. That relationship is so special and to get to see that in person is really amazing, so many smiles and hugs in the best-organized chaos sort of way. It is such a special way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Shelby: My favorite part of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day continues, every single year, to be when the big turkeys trot. I love to watch them parade, some in their original wings, others in newly painted wings, but all carrying evidence of their younger selves. It gets me every time.
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Margaret and Shelby replied to a SignUpGenius sent out seeking help with Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day for Lower School.
Why did you reply to that SignUpGenius?
Shelby: I love volunteering for so many reasons, but if I was going to narrow it down to a single reason I would have to say it’s so I can be around other parents. Our lives are so busy, and this community is greatly shaping our children as they spend more time at school than at home during the week, and I want to know what that community really looks and feels like. It’s one of the best ways for me to stay connected with that original decision that USN was a good fit for our family and frankly to be sure that it actually still is a good fit. I am always filled with the overwhelming reassurance that we are in exactly the right place.
Margaret: I choose to volunteer on Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day because it's an easy way to get backstage access to the most exciting event of the year. I always hear the excitement when Sophia comes home and tries not to "spill the beans" and volunteering allows me to see and in a small way be a part of the excitement with my own eyes. Also, it's always a pretty easy, not very strenuous way to get involved and getting to meet and catch up with other parents adds another perk.
What is your favorite part of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day?
Margaret: My favorite part of Grandparent's Day would have to be the kids. They are all always so proud to show their grandparents and guests what they have been working on. That relationship is so special and to get to see that in person is really amazing, so many smiles and hugs in the best-organized chaos sort of way. It is such a special way to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Shelby: My favorite part of Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day continues, every single year, to be when the big turkeys trot. I love to watch them parade, some in their original wings, others in newly painted wings, but all carrying evidence of their younger selves. It gets me every time.
School News
List of 3 news stories.
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3rd graders step back in time with trip to Mound Bottom
Third graders visited Mound Bottom State Archaeological Area for an immersive history lesson and guided site tour that will set the stage for this year's studies in Tennessee history and Native American history.Read More -
Beloved art teacher to receive TAIS excellence award
Read MoreMiddle and High School Art Teacher Emily Holt will be honored with the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools’ Hubert Smothers Excellence in Teaching Award on Monday, November 9 in Memphis. -
Through play, Josephine Huang teaches Chinese and molds lifelong learners
Middle School and High School Chinese Teacher Josephine Huang has been involved with USN as a volunteer, a parent, and a teacher. Now in her 20th year as a faculty member, Huang's innovative lessons and belief in relationships continue to instill in students a lifelong love of learning.Read More
Athletics News
List of 3 news stories.
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Mountain Bike Team Takes on Winged Deer Trails, HS Makes Podium Appearance
Read MoreWinged Deer Park and trails in Johnson City hosted our 4th race on Sunday October 11th, and despite a bit of hurricane outwash winds and showers - and reduced team numbers due to fall break and distance from Nashville - our racers utilized all available skills and speed which helped “wing" Sophomore Claire Dehner to a 4th place podium spot, our first podium appearance and medal for the season. -
HS athletics recaps for September 11-17
Tiger golfers have officially qualified for the region tournament, and our other teams are not far behind. Volleyball sits near the top of the district, finishing up regular season play next week with Senior Night. Girls soccer continues to hold first place in the district after another 9-0 win, and our cross country runners are chasing after some school records. To round it all out, our mountain bike team traveled to Oakfield to continue to improve on their times for the season. There’s plenty more where that came from- so be sure to come out to the River Campus, Sperling Gym, or out on the road to cheer on our Tigers before their seasons end.Read More -
MS athletics recaps for September 11-17
Middle School volleyball and tennis teams are nearing the final games of their seasons, with the competition heating up while the Tigers play to determine their HVAC rankings. Cross country was finally able to race at the River Campus despite the heat, and our mountain biking team traveled to Oakfield, Tennessee, for a high-temperature race weekend.Read More
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Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
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1200 County Hospital Road
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.