A Call To Action: Put into Practice This year Head of School Ayanna Hill-Gill presented Purnell’s students, parents faculty and staff with the challenge of "Creating Community Through Change” and the people of Purnell recently had the opportunity to put some of that community building into action when they hosted members of the renowned African Children’s Choir for a week. Parents’ Weekend Keynote Speaker Challenges Young Women to Hone Their Leadership Skills Purnell School kicks off Fall Parents' Weekend with a talk about young women and leadership by keynote speaker and business professional,Nancy Harwood. Straight From The Parents Interviews with parents show an overwhelming response that their daughters have benefited greatly from Purnell's small size, the emphasis on single-sex education, and most importantly from the dedicated faculty's commitment to teaching every student in the way that she learns best. Purnell strives to create a school and working environment that is affirming and inclusive. Purnell respects and values its diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of differences in age, ethnicity, family structure, national origin, physical attributes, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.