Torch - Fall 2017

Donor Profile

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“ I believe in Havergal’s mission and in the aspirations of our community. I see consistent financial support as an expression of my conviction. — Paul Shuebrook

Investing in Our Future

Shuebrook’s passion for Havergal extends beyond his professional responsibilities. He is also a proud, long-standing donor to Havergal, with a particular interest in supporting scholarships for students in need. He has made a gift to the school for 13 years in a row, making him a member of the Ivy Society (for those who have made 10-plus fiscal years of consecutive donations). “I believe in giving to students first, because that investment is going to change the life of a young student here at Havergal. When you work on campus every day, it’s easy to take for granted the impact that we are having on the lives of these girls and young women. Giving is another reminder that what we are doing here really matters.” Shuebrook is himself a living example of the power of education and passion in building a better world. Since discovering his love of integrating technology while

For Paul Shuebrook, the decision to give makes him a part of Havergal College’s story and helps bring education to life. Whether integrating the latest technology into our curriculum, assisting students or leading staff in technology training, Shuebrook approaches everything he does as Technology Integrator at Havergal as the ultimate collaboration with those who share in the school’s mission to prepare young women to make a difference in the world. “I love what I do,” says Shuebrook. “Every day I have the chance to work with wonderful students and brilliant teachers within an outstanding community to imagine new ways technology can enhance and deepen education. I think this is one of the most profound ways to help every student realize her potential.”

a student teacher at McGill University, Shuebrook has applied his interests to help rethink how technology is integrated into learning at Havergal and, most recently, as a community teaching assistant for Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) online education program. “We all have our own strengths and every one of us has the power to give back more to our community,” he says. “Being a donor and sharing my love of learning makes me feel even more connected to Havergal and all that it stands for.” But what does it mean for a school to promote a culture of philanthropy? Is it simply about giving more? No, Shuebrook says. “The most important thing about a culture of philanthropy is that we share the impact of giving. Every gift makes our school stronger and helps all of us be ambassadors.”

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