PAISBOA, Sustainability
Mary Ann Boyer
Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability in Action at ...

What does sustainability look like in practice on a school campus? At the recent PAISBOA Sustainability Meeting hosted by Germantown Friends School (GFS), participants experienced firsthand how thoughtful design, campus stewardship, and student engagement can bring a school’s sustainability values to life.

Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability in Action at PAISBOA Meeting at GFS
Clients, Green Restaurant Association, 2017, SCH Academy, School Partnerships, Zero Waste
Mary Ann Boyer
Taking a Bite Out of Waste

Boyer Sudduth & Springside Chestnut Hill Academy present at the National Business Officers Association Annual Meeting in Washington DC on February 28, 2017.

Taking a Bite Out of Waste

Green Schools

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Empowering Educators for a Greener Tomorrow: Climate Change Teachers’ Workshop

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Empowering Educators for a Greener Tomorrow: Climate Change Teachers’ Workshop

On November 7, 2026, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education hosted an inspiring and collaborative Climate Change Teachers’ Workshop. Directed by Aaliyah Green Ross, the Schuylkill Center’s Director of Education, the event welcomed 15 passionate educators from across all grade levels to learn, share, and gather tools to engage their students in meaningful climate action. Rather than focusing solely on the daunting realities of climate change, the workshop centered heavily on hands-on games, curriculum integration, and community-driven solutions.

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2025-2026 Grants to Green Your School

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2025-2026 Grants to Green Your School

Boyer Sudduth has compiled a list of grant opportunities for K–12 schools for the 2025–2026 academic year, including application links and deadlines. These grants provide valuable resources to support sustainability initiatives and help schools and communities grow greener.

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Leave the Leaves: A Teachable Moment

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Leave the Leaves: A Teachable Moment

Fallen leaves provide crucial winter protection for insects and invertebrates like butterflies, moths, and beetles. For example, wooly bear and great spangled fritillary caterpillars rely on leaves for warmth and food. By participating in the “Leave the Leaves” campaign, schools can support these ecosystems on their own grounds. Imagine designating a section of the schoolyard as a “wild zone” where leaves are left undisturbed, creating a living laboratory for students to observe changes throughout the seasons.

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“Leading Change: Environmental Sustainability at Your School” Panel Discussion

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“Leading Change: Environmental Sustainability at Your School” Panel Discussion

On March 8, the PAISBOA Sustainability Group hosted a virtual panel discussion: “Leading Change: Environmental Sustainability at Your School.” Panelists included Lisa Carbone Warren, Director of Finance & Operations at Moorestown Friends School (MFS), and Carolyn Hapeman, Dean of Finance & Operations at Westtown School and Mary Ann Boyer of Boyer Sudduth Environmental Consultants. 

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Green Schools: Building Sustainability in a New Reality

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Green Schools: Building Sustainability in a New Reality

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the ways in which schools function. Moving forward, it will be important to re-evaluate how schools teach, clean and operate. To accelerate this change, leaders and educators can look to green school planning…

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Schools, Climate Change & Solutions: Sustainability Group at Ancillae-Assumpta

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Schools, Climate Change & Solutions: Sustainability Group at Ancillae-Assumpta

Thirty-three participants from 17 schools attended PAISBOA’s Sustainability Group meeting at Ancillae-Assumpta Academy on January 15, 2019; the topic: Schools, Climate Change & Solutions. Climate Reality Leadership Corps member and Haverford College’s Vice President & Chief of Staff Jesse Lytle gave a solutions-oriented presentation on climate change.


SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS & BUSINESSES