W. SCOTT PROFFITT | UPPER SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF STUDIES | GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOLScott Proffitt grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where he attended Jackson Preparatory School. He studied classical civilization and history at the University of Richmond before earning his M.A. in classics at the University of Maryland. Since 2004, he has worked at Glenelg Country School, teaching Latin, Greek, and Senior Integrative Seminar. In 2022, he became director of studies in the Upper School, where he oversees curriculum and academic advising. He lives in Ellicott City, with his beloved wife, son, daughter, and dog. Proffitt shares what he hopes to achieve in his role and what distinguishes Glenelg Country School from other independent schools in the area.WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN YOUR ROLE? As the director of studies in the Upper School, I hope to guide students down a path that rewards their curiosity. When they are deeply engaged with their studies, who knows that they’ll learn about themselves? They may discover a new favorite subject, hobby, or even a career path because of an elective they take here at GCS.  WHAT DISTINGUISHES YOUR SCHOOL FROM OTHER INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN OUR AREA? Once I came to work here, I could not believe my good fortune at being surrounded by so many brilliant, kind, and hard-working people. As I begin my 20th year of working at GCS, I realize that many of my very best friends are people I’ve met here. That’s an extraordinary thing to say about any community. The families I’ve met along the way have also proven to be kind, generous, and committed to our community. Also, our program is truly unique. The strong foundation we provide in a humanities-based curriculum, as well as the course offerings we provide, allow students to discover their own interests and learn more about who they are.  This article is part of the 2024-2025 Guide to Baltimore Independent Schools.