Our customized curriculum – created by women leaders with decades of experience in business, education, and law – is infused into every class and Advisory from grades six through 12.
Middle School Leadership Courses
A yearlong leadership course specific to 6th, 7th and 8th grade lays the groundwork for all students to develop and sharpen leadership skills, including goal setting, team building, public speaking, written communication skills, financial literacy and more. Gabby Y. '30 is on the Middle School Student Council for the third year and is a student ambassador. She plays soccer, performs in theater, and runs the Avatar Club.
I've learned how to make a good impression and how to get creative when something doesn't go as planned.
-Gabby, 8th Grade Leadership Student
Leading with Purpose
Upper School Leadership Electives
As part of the Mitchell Leadership Institute, Maryvale offers three Upper School electives to build business acumen, inspire innovative thinking, and further develop mature leadership skills. Cora H. '25 is a seven-year Maryvale student, a six-year gym meet captain, and the founder of the Stock Market Club, a women's financial literacy club. She has taken Foundations of Leadership, Intro to Business, and completed her Senior Capstone spring 2025.
"The Mitchell Leadership Institute has allowed me to become a cohesive and well-rounded leader. Beginning in 6th grade, I was provided with a plethora of opportunities to exert my leadership skills. One of the most important lessons I have learned through these leadership classes is the importance of advocating for yourself and others.
The amount of diverse opportunities the Mitchell Leadership Institute has provided me has extended beyond just the classroom. As I graduate, I will be forever grateful for the opportunities the Mitchell Leadership Institute has provided to me as I plan to carry these skills into my collegiate career."
