Where Vital Academics Meet a Deep Respect for Childhood ABOUT ADMISSIONS ACADEMICS CAMPUS LIFE COMMUNITY SUMMER STUDIO SUPPORT LANGLEY Overview Core Values Parent Association Parent Education Traditions Alumni Profiles For Alumni The Experience Magazine Alumni Profiles No matter what their profession, Langley alumni of all ages are using the foundational skills they learned here to make a difference. They think critically, collaborate, and problem-solve as they navigate their futures with confidence and flexibility. Read about the paths several of our alumni have taken below. If you are a Langley alumnus and want to share a profile, please contact us! ECONOMICS Andrew Welters ’05 The sense of community that was fostered and the lessons that were instilled in us about respect for ALL people is the best part about Langley! Read More about Andrew Welters ’05 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Maggie O’Connell ’11 My favorite Langley memory would have to be just walking around campus. It was such a happy place to be. Read More about Maggie O’Connell ’11 EDUCATION Dina Phipps ’14 I admired all of the teachers and staff members who worked at Langley and I enjoyed interacting with them every day. My teachers at Langley were spectacular and even inspired me to pursue a career in teaching. Read More about Dina Phipps ’14 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Spencer Watt '14 I remember every moment I spent performing in the various musicals and plays. The people I met through Langley's performing arts program had such a variety of different interests outside of the world of theatre. Read More about Spencer Watt '14 Claire Coker ’19 There are many memories that make my Langley experience so special to me, but a favorite of mine was the daily soccer game at recess. It was fun nonetheless and brought a group of us together over the years. Read More about Claire Coker ’19 EDUCATION Caryn Hoadley ’83 Going with our science teacher, Rosi Dagit, and a few other Langley eighth-graders to the Smithsonian, where we helped conduct a necropsy on a dolphin, is my favorite learning moment at Langley. Read More about Caryn Hoadley ’83 SCIENCE/MEDICINE McKenzie Klein ’08 Pursuing M.D. and M.B.A. degrees at the University of Virginia, where she is designing a prototype to help the UVA Emergency Department better care for patients during the COVID-19 crisis Read More about McKenzie Klein ’08 ECONOMICS Alex Debayo-Doherty ’14 I had some of the most inspiring instructors during my years at Langley, and the friends I made in preschool are still my closest friends to this day. Read More about Alex Debayo-Doherty ’14 ARTS Kelly Halpin '00 I received a lot of inspiration from the many science field trips and outdoor adventures we took at Langley... Read More about Kelly Halpin '00 ARTS Moriah Ratner ’10 The outdoor adventure experiences we had helped me step outside my comfort zone and... Read More about Moriah Ratner ’10 LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE Steven Schneider ’98 The great friends that I made, and the great education I received that prepared me... Read More about Steven Schneider ’98 ARTS Alexandra Burke ’02 The forever bond I share with my classmates. I still keep in contact with... Read More about Alexandra Burke ’02 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Takahiro Nakamura ’06 The teaching was never limited to just books or even the physical classroom... Read More about Takahiro Nakamura ’06 ATHLETICS Jaedra DiGiammarino ’00 I loved the extended field trips and band trips. They gave me an amazing feeling of independence... Read More about Jaedra DiGiammarino ’00 ARTS Claire McDonald ’08 Participating in the school plays helped me find a confident voice on stage and channel my creative energy... Read More about Claire McDonald ’08 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Anita Patel ’97 At Langley, it was cool to be smart. Everyone worked hard from first grade on... Read More about Anita Patel ’97 ATHLETICS Keith Bogans ’95 Langley was a family – everyone knew and cared for each other. I received an academic foundation and built habits... Read More about Keith Bogans ’95 LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE Gayle Shafer Trotter ’85 My mom passed away while I was a student at Langley, and the community was so loving and supportive... Read More about Gayle Shafer Trotter ’85 ARTS Ann McMahon ’54 My experiences at Langley shaped my entire approach to life by instilling values of honesty and tolerance, teaching me to think... Read More about Ann McMahon ’54 ARTS Liz Keller-Tripp ’97 My class was made up of some amazing kids with diverse interests, and that encouraged my global curiosity... Read More about Liz Keller-Tripp ’97 ATHLETICS Jim Fitzpatrick ’90 Langley was an incredibly accepting community. That inclusive atmosphere rubbed off on me, and... Read More about Jim Fitzpatrick ’90 LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE John Dedrick ’78 Langley had high expectations for the students and supported us to make sure we could meet those expectations... Read More about John Dedrick ’78 ARTS CJ David ’05 I absolutely credit Langley with kicking off my love and passion for music... Read More about CJ David ’05 ATHLETICS Hanna Powers ’11 Langley taught me to take risks and stretch my boundaries in a safe environment without... Read More about Hanna Powers ’11 MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Kayla Sharpe ’09 I loved that my teachers at Langley constantly encouraged me to explore and embrace the world around me... Read More about Kayla Sharpe ’09 LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE Robert McDowell ’77 I remember doing a survey of bird and plant life in Mr. Trott’s class which sparked a lifelong interest... Read More about Robert McDowell ’77 ATHLETICS Jasmine Thomas ’03 I had an early opportunity to serve as a role model, a job I still take very seriously today... Read More about Jasmine Thomas ’03 MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Brandon Holley ’81 Langley fostered a great sense of confidence which has stayed with me and propelled my career... Read More about Brandon Holley ’81 LAW/POLITICAL SCIENCE Andrew Rohrbach ’01 Langley’s teachers encouraged me to think deeply about and debate issues, and those skills... Read More about Andrew Rohrbach ’01 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Jennifer Dreiling '94 Langley was a warm and nurturing place with a tremendous emphasis on not only academics, but also... Read More about Jennifer Dreiling '94 MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Mikaela Lefrak ’02 I feel very lucky to have attended a school where I could try so many activities like band, sports, and drama... Read More about Mikaela Lefrak ’02 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Jason Samenow ’89 Langley had a comfortable, warm environment. Those early years were a lot of fun, and my parents always... Read More about Jason Samenow ’89 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Yoriko Nakamura ’03 Langley provided such a rich, experiential learning experience. For example, we did a joint unit on ornithology in science... Read More about Yoriko Nakamura ’03 MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Peyton Marshall ’87 Langley holds a special place in my heart because of its caring teachers, one-on-one attention... Read More about Peyton Marshall ’87 SCIENCE/MEDICINE Maggie Thompson ’08 The teachers had a wonderful balance between warmth and discipline which created a perfect learning... Read More about Maggie Thompson ’08 MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Chris Atkins Godack '68 Langley was a real community where everyone knew each other. I felt like I had lots of parents, with... 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