Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School:
Every student.
Every mind.
Every heart.
Known. Inspired. Challenged.
Our Vision
By fulfilling our mission, we are actively building on the school's vision for a compassionate community of diverse learners empowered and determined to reach their unique potential and positively impact the world.
Our Core Values
In having core values in which every BT community member aligns, we create a sense of mutual understanding, consistency, and trust that leads to stronger relationships and better outcomes for all.
IntegrityWe believe in doing the right thing; we show integrity by keeping commitments and telling the truth, even when it's not easy.
CompassionWe believe in considering the unique needs of others; we show compassion by seeking to understand with genuine care, building a sense of belonging for everyone.
RespectWe believe in treating everyone with dignity; we show respect by valuing ourselves and others through our words and actions, and by taking great pride in our school.
ResponsibilityWe believe we are capable; we show responsibility by meeting expectations, finding solutions, and giving our best to each other.
We believe in doing the right thing; we show integrity by keeping commitments and telling the truth, even when it's not easy.
We believe in considering the unique needs of others; we show compassion by seeking to understand with genuine care, building a sense of belonging for everyone.
We believe in treating everyone with dignity; we show respect by valuing ourselves and others through our words and actions, and by taking great pride in our school.
We believe we are capable; we show responsibility by meeting expectations, finding solutions, and giving our best to each other.
Portrait of a BT Graduate
The competencies detailed in our Portrait of a BT Graduate should be easily identifiable in our students as they learn, grow, and go beyond our campus to collaborate with and lead people from different national, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds in Omaha and abroad.
I seek meaning and purpose in my existence.I am motivated to explore my interests, passions, and moral purpose. I seek out opportunities to serve others, the community, and the world. Because I know myself and I am curious about my world, I am prepared to identify an impact only I can make, and I will make it. I strive for balance in my life, knowing it will benefit my personal well-being and the ways in which I am able to contribute to the world.
I have a strong sense of identity and understand the importance of my role in the world.Who I am, my story, is unique. I am shaped by where I come from and the path I have chosen. I have value and so do my ideas. I have a voice and I am motivated to share what I know with others. I am proud of who I am.
I am an individual, but I am not alone. Just as I have value, I recognize that all humans have value and I am curious about others. I know that I don’t have all the answers, and I know the convergence of thoughts and experiences generates the best ideas. I believe the diversity of human experience is its strength.
I am an effective communicator.In every interaction, I am aware that the process of communication engages the ears and eyes first, seeking to fully understand the words and movements of others. Experiences with those different from me only enhance my ability to communicate and tell my story. Understanding that conflict and disagreement are inevitable, I have the skills to facilitate fair, peaceful, and successful resolutions. I am thoughtful, compassionate, empathetic, and effective in my communication.
I share a duty of stewardship for the world I inhabit.I am a global citizen. I know my daily actions can and do make an impact and my influence begins with my family, school, and local community. I lead by example in caring for the natural world and for humanity. I am an advocate for myself and for others, speaking up for my own rights and the rights of others.
I am a creator, imagining new futures.I am proud of what I know and willfully acknowledge there is much I don’t know. I am continually learning and perceiving the world in new ways, finding hidden patterns to make connections between seemingly unrelated subjects. I make decisions, solve problems, and take appropriate risks when information is incomplete or not yet known. I am not afraid to fail and view it as an opportunity to learn; understanding that creativity and innovation is a cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes. It allows me to reflect and find new ways to approach old problems. I believe in my ability to grow and learn.
I investigate complex problems using a wide range of evidence to generate solutions.I research, identify and analyze patterns of relevant information in order to make sound judgements and decisions based on effective reasoning. I can apply system-thinking processes and logic to ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts. I demonstrate inventiveness in work and understand real-world limitations that exist, but persist to develop relevant and concrete solutions.
I am motivated to explore my interests, passions, and moral purpose. I seek out opportunities to serve others, the community, and the world. Because I know myself and I am curious about my world, I am prepared to identify an impact only I can make, and I will make it. I strive for balance in my life, knowing it will benefit my personal well-being and the ways in which I am able to contribute to the world.
Who I am, my story, is unique. I am shaped by where I come from and the path I have chosen. I have value and so do my ideas. I have a voice and I am motivated to share what I know with others. I am proud of who I am.
I am an individual, but I am not alone. Just as I have value, I recognize that all humans have value and I am curious about others. I know that I don’t have all the answers, and I know the convergence of thoughts and experiences generates the best ideas. I believe the diversity of human experience is its strength.
In every interaction, I am aware that the process of communication engages the ears and eyes first, seeking to fully understand the words and movements of others. Experiences with those different from me only enhance my ability to communicate and tell my story. Understanding that conflict and disagreement are inevitable, I have the skills to facilitate fair, peaceful, and successful resolutions. I am thoughtful, compassionate, empathetic, and effective in my communication.
I am a global citizen. I know my daily actions can and do make an impact and my influence begins with my family, school, and local community. I lead by example in caring for the natural world and for humanity. I am an advocate for myself and for others, speaking up for my own rights and the rights of others.
I am proud of what I know and willfully acknowledge there is much I don’t know. I am continually learning and perceiving the world in new ways, finding hidden patterns to make connections between seemingly unrelated subjects. I make decisions, solve problems, and take appropriate risks when information is incomplete or not yet known. I am not afraid to fail and view it as an opportunity to learn; understanding that creativity and innovation is a cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes. It allows me to reflect and find new ways to approach old problems. I believe in my ability to grow and learn.
I research, identify and analyze patterns of relevant information in order to make sound judgements and decisions based on effective reasoning. I can apply system-thinking processes and logic to ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts. I demonstrate inventiveness in work and understand real-world limitations that exist, but persist to develop relevant and concrete solutions.
