Episode 9: Growing in Gratitude - Turning Thankfulness into Lifelong Learning

What does it really mean to grow in gratitude—and how can thankfulness shape the way we learn, lead, and live? In Episode 9 of The Satellite, we explore this year’s schoolwide theme, “Growing in Gratitude,” and the many ways it’s come to life across the St. Anne’s School community.Featuring real classroom clips and audio from community events, this episode highlights how gratitude has become more than a word on the wall—it’s a daily practice woven into lessons, leadership, and school culture. Head of School Connie Coker shares the inspiration behind this year’s theme; Head of Upper School and Director of Belonging and Inclusion Karen Davis discusses how small acts of appreciation ripple through the hallways; and Prekindergarten Teacher Lindsay Mellor describes how our youngest learners are leading the way through kindness and service, including a schoolwide World Kindness Day celebration. Together, they reveal how growing in gratitude nurtures empathy, connection, and a sense of belonging—planting the seeds for lifelong learning and a joyful, thankful heart.