There’s Always More to Learn
By Monica Maccera Filppu What I thought I knew About a year ago, Common Ground put out a call for people to
Executive Director Reflections – September 2019
by Monica Maccera Filppu, Executive Director Transitions are hard. They take you out of your comfort zone and throw off your balance.
Welcoming Common Ground’s new Executive Director
On July 15, Monica Maccera Filppu will join Common Ground as our Executive Director -- leading the community nonprofit organization that operates
Executive Director Reflections: A Time of Transition
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Melissa Spear, CG's Executive Director, is moving on. This weekend I hiked the Mattabasset Trail
Campus safety and security at Common Ground
Melissa Spear Executive Director Spring is a busy time at Common Ground. From my desk every morning I watch students arriving to
Your Gratitude Report – because you deserve it!
by Kimball Cartwright, Development Director You provide the resources that keep us humming. And hiking. And teaching. And learning. Click here for
The world we will leave our young people: Charlottesville to Houston, Florida to Common Ground
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Freshman Ethan Washington was one of Common Ground High School's recent POWER award recipients following orientation.
ED Reflection: Reaching Through The Divide
My Melissa Spear Executive Director A couple of weeks ago Kate Cebik, Common Ground’s Development Associate, forwarded an email she received in
Honoring a Founder: Joanie Gillette
By Melissa Spear Executive Director These remarks were delivered at a ceremony honoring Joan Gillette which took place at Common Ground on
ED Reflection: The Power of Food and Farming
By Melissa Spear Executive Director Volunteers at the Rock to Rock Day of Service plant across our campus. I am