Leadership Curriculum

Middle School Leadership Courses

A yearlong leadership course specific to 6^th, 7^th and 8^th 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 second year and is a student ambassador. She plays soccer, performs in theater, and runs the Avatar Club. 

Gabby participates in Leadership class for 7th grade every week. "I've learned how to make a good impression and how to get creative when something doesn't go as planned."

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 Intro to Leadership, Intro to Business, and will complete her Senior Capstone in the spring. 

"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."