Augmented Intelligence by Head of School Gary Krahn, Ph.D.
We should not be surprised if there is a course in the near future titled, “How to Augment Your Intelligence.” Here’s why: In today’s world, it would be hard to imagine traveling without cars, trains, planes or ships. The first Industrial Revolution utilized new energy sources, including steam power, fossil fuels and electricity, to augment human power. Today, cars driving on the highway harness 250 horses. As we create cities, roads, buildings and desalination plants, it requires power beyond our own capabilities.
Louise Balmer; Founder, Teacher, Pioneer By Assistant Head of School for Development Susie Nordenger
“A dumpling of a woman, sweet and soft and barely five-feet tall. Her brown eyes were bright with the promise of knowledge.” These are some of my favorite words to describe La Jolla Country Day School’s founder, Louise Balmer. This summer, I immersed myself in the history of our school, eager to understand the rich traditions and history that have sustained us for 90 years.
With more than $2 million in sales, Joyce Hsieh ’17, the founder and CEO of Wild Daisy, Inc., is not your typical student. An online celebrity in her own way, Hsieh gained a following on Instagram with 103K followers and 73K YouTube subscribers. What started as a hobby bedazzling phone cases when she was 13 years old has grown into an international online store complete with trendy sunglasses, jewelry, sweaters and graphic T-shirts, which she designs on an iPad and prints at home.
Congratulations to Director of Athletics and Physical Education Jeff Hutzler who was selected as a San Diego All Star by the San Diego High School Sports Association.
