Doane Academy graduates are diverse, engaged learners who head into the world striving to be ethical leaders and stewards of compassion and service. They are resilient individuals who seek to understand and solve problems faced by local and global communities. Each Doane graduate is prepared not just for college, but for a purposeful, meaningful life.

Doane graduates are diverse, engaged learners. They…

• Have inherent curiosity about the world around them.
• Take academic risks and push through failures in order to grow.
• Synthesize new and prior learning to expand their perspective.
• Engage in dialogue in good faith and with a willingness to examine personal bias.

Doane graduates are ethical leaders. They…

• Affirm the inherent dignity of every person. 
• Embrace Epispocal values of compassion and belonging. 
• Reflect on and take accountability for the impact of their actions.
• Foster brave conversations – even when they are complex and challenging. 
   

Doane graduates are stewards of compassion and service. They…

• Honor differing beliefs, identities, cultures, and ideas.
• Intervene on behalf of the vulnerable.
• Help their communities by nurturing relationships and resources. 
• Find ways to support future generations of Doane students.