USNA Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Kleiner
This month, USNA is highlighting Caring and Concern Volunteer Stephanie Kleiner, a USN parent and wife.
There is a USNA Caring and Concern volunteer within each division. In Lower School, it is Mehri Irani, mom to Omeed '26. In Middle School, it is Erin Daunic, mom to Evy '21 and Mahoney '24. High School's volunteer is Stephanie Kleiner, wife of Fifth Grade Teacher John Kleiner and mom to Max ’19, Jack ’20, Will ’24, and Luke.
What do the Caring and Concern Coordinators do?
The Caring and Concern coordinators send handwritten, personal notes to families when they are experiencing a difficult time. We reach out to parents, students, faculty, and staff members — the entire USN community. Often, we enclose a gift card to Zoe’s or Jeni’s Ice Cream to brighten their day.
Why did you volunteer to help USN in this way?
I love to write notes; it’s a simple, yet meaningful way to express that we care when a family is going through a difficult time. It may seem old-fashioned, but sending a card can be a powerful gesture to build community and remind someone that we care about them. Reaching out to each other is so simple, so easy, and so important.
Would you share a memorable moment?
When we moved to Nashville, USN was our family. While one moment doesn’t stand out, reaching out with a card allows us to be compassionate and kind, and that kindness has been repaid to our family over the many years we have been here.
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What do the Caring and Concern Coordinators do?
The Caring and Concern coordinators send handwritten, personal notes to families when they are experiencing a difficult time. We reach out to parents, students, faculty, and staff members — the entire USN community. Often, we enclose a gift card to Zoe’s or Jeni’s Ice Cream to brighten their day.
Why did you volunteer to help USN in this way?
I love to write notes; it’s a simple, yet meaningful way to express that we care when a family is going through a difficult time. It may seem old-fashioned, but sending a card can be a powerful gesture to build community and remind someone that we care about them. Reaching out to each other is so simple, so easy, and so important.
Would you share a memorable moment?
When we moved to Nashville, USN was our family. While one moment doesn’t stand out, reaching out with a card allows us to be compassionate and kind, and that kindness has been repaid to our family over the many years we have been here.
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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Athletes beyond Edgehill
Read MoreIt is common to have five or more University School of Nashville student-athletes sign college athletic commitment letters each year, and this year, USN saw eight more student-athletes commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. USN has several alumni participating in their chosen sport at the collegiate level from the Classes of 2021 through 2025. Continue reading to learn more about where Tigers are competing beyond Edgehill. -
Tech Bytes: Tips for summer
Middle School Educational Technologist Kari Luecke shares must-read articles and suggests options to declutter your smartphone and reduce screen time this summer.Read More -
6th graders head to capitol for spirited debate
Read MoreDuring a fun field trip to wrap up the year, students were able to debate on the House floor during a visit to the Tennessee State Capitol. See more photos from their final lesson here.
Contact
Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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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.
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.