Jennie Lowe ’12 serves as the Site Director for LifeStance Health, Inc.
“WFS cultivated my interests from a young age. I felt like teachers really knew me - both my strengths and my weaknesses. They allowed me to be who I was while also encouraging me to reach my full potential. I felt like more than just a student in the Class of 2012; I felt like an important part of the community.”
Jennie Lowe ’12 graduated from the University of Delaware in 2016 with her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies. During her time in Newark, she was a member of the Active Minds and Public Health Clubs. Upon her graduation from Delaware, Jennie traveled 90 miles south to the University of Maryland in pursuit of her Master’s of Social Work (M.S.W.). While studying for her M.S.W. in Baltimore, Jennie served as a member of the Student Government Executive Board and was a research scholarship recipient.
After receiving her M.S.W. in 2018, she began working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing outpatient and inpatient mental health services to children and families. In June of 2021, Jennie became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), allowing her to advocate for children in the foster care system. Currently, she serves as the Site Director for LifeStance Health, Inc. where she supervises a licensed clinical team, manages site-specific operations, and responds to escalated patient needs. Jennie, when asked to reflect on what she loves most about her work, stated, “The human connection. I hear life stories all day and learn so much from the people I serve. It’s cliche, but I’m reminded every day that we are all just trying our best.”
Her next stop? Nursing school. Jennie is currently in the process of applying to nursing schools in hopes of becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner where she can continue to use her therapy skills and blend in pharmacology. A WFS graduate, Jennie believes that Friends’ emphasis on teaching interpersonal skills has had a major impact on her life. She states, “The small classroom sizes allowed me to get to know my peers on a personal level, some of which I maintain close friendships with to this day.”
Her advice for the Class of 2023? “Hold onto your connections. Shake a lot of hands (or bump elbows) and maintain relationships - the best way to meet your goals is to have a network of people supporting you. Lastly, get to know the people you meet on a deeper level; when your connections know who you really are, they can open up doors for you.”
“I attended WFS from Pre-K until graduation, and respect for all people was a central tenant to my education. It frames how I see the world, build relationships, and this inclusive mindset has helped me be successful in so many parts of my life.”
“Cultivation of sitting in silence, listening to the voices of spirit within and around me, through meeting for worship. This foundational contemplative practice, which led me to Buddhism, Integral Spirituality and beyond, is the basis of my music, psychotherapy, and teaching.”
“Wilmington Friends School provided me with the foundation for understanding what a community truly is. My teachers, coaches, and classmates helped me learn that a community is not necessarily a physical space but a feeling where everyone is valued and has a sense of belonging. Most importantly, my time at Friends formed my core belief that there is light in everyone and that every human being deserves to live a life of dignity.”
“I believe my time at WFS prepared me for success at CWRU both academically and athletically. Academically, the high rigor of WFS courses like AP Physics gave me a great foundation coming into CWRU. However, I think the most effective tool I learned from WFS was building relationships with teachers. Building relationships with teachers at CWRU has helped me monumentally with assignments and exams.”
“My experience at Wilmington Friends School set me up for success by providing challenging coursework that required critical thinking. Learning how I learned and figuring out a process that worked for me was one of the most important things because regardless of what you want to major in or what sport you want to play at a higher level, you will need to learn the information and how to apply it when it is necessary. Friends helped me facilitate my learning process, and I’ve continued to adapt and improve it based on the situation.”
Congratulations to Jocelyn Nathan ‘23 and the Penn State University women’s volleyball team on winning the National Championship! In their 3-1 victory over the University of Louisville this afternoon, Nathan recorded a career-high ten digs.
Jocelyn is pictured with her parents, Len and Lynne, and sisters, Dani ‘19 (bottom left) and Alyssa ‘17.
“My experience at Wilmington Friends School taught me the importance of time management, resilience, and community. Academically, the rigorous curriculum helped me develop my critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and the habits to handle complex material, all of which have equipped me with the tools to excel at Williams.”
“I always mention Wilmington Friends as having an incredible influence in my life as preparation not only for college but well beyond. Acceptance and curiosity in understanding sound simple enough, but as I get older, I realize the world would benefit greatly if more people were taught those lessons at a young age.”
“There’s no need to be modest about your ambitions or your hopes. If there is something that you want to do or something that you want to see happen in the world, move toward it one little step at a time, and you can be a part of how things change.”
On the latest episode of the Quaker Matters Podcast, hosted by Piper Roskovensky ’26, Josh Galperin ’00 discusses what it’s like to work in environmental law, what he enjoys most about teaching law, and shares advice to students who are interested in pursuing a career in law.
When Kaylea Ann Donaghy, age 3, walked into Wilmington Friends Lower School in January, 2021, she was not aware that she may well be the ninth generation and 38th member of her family to attend or be involved with the oldest school in Delaware.
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