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A Message from Wendy Hoke
President, Beaumont School

Welcome to Beaumont School –
Celebrating 175 Years of Educating Young Women

"Act, believe, strive, hope and without a doubt, you will see marvelous things." – St. Angela Merici, Introduction to Counsels

We proudly celebrate 175 years of Ursuline education – a milestone that reflects not only our history but the enduring impact of our mission: to educate young women for life, leadership, and service. For nearly two centuries, Beaumont graduates have lifted voices, championed justice, and led with compassion around the world – and the need for strong, empowered women has never been greater.

We are called to act. It is what Christ asks of us and the heart of our Ursuline charism – to create a loving community where everyone finds belonging and recognition, modeled on the compassion of Christ and illuminated by St. Angela Merici’s great heart. Our service programs focus on the ministry of presence, walking alongside our sisters and brothers, while our emphasis on empathy through the IB traits of caring inquirers helps students understand and honor the stories of others.

As the only all-girls, Catholic, International Baccalaureate World School in Northeast Ohio, we offer a learning experience rooted in faith and academic excellence. Every Beaumont student is empowered through IB for All - growing as a critical thinker, a global citizen, and a lifelong learner - while finding belonging in a diverse community rooted in justice, service, and compassion.

We are proud members of the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools because we believe girls’ education is a social good. Beaumont students are empowered to answer every question, hold leadership roles, explore subjects deeply, and develop confidence and the voice to make a difference.

What makes Beaumont truly unique is that everything we do is grounded in Catholic faith. We believe in the common good, care for our common home, and honor the dignity of every person. Our students graduate with intellectual, spiritual, and relational tools to help build a more peaceful and just world.

We live out our mission in three ways:

  • Excellence in Learning: Our IB for All pedagogy challenges students and teachers to explore deeply, collaborate widely, and grow continually.
  • A Culture of Compassion and Service: Inspired by Christ and St. Angela Merici, we walk alongside others with empathy and care, cultivating a lifelong commitment to service and justice.
  • Empowering Young Women: Our all-girls environment nurtures confidence, leadership, and the courage to raise their voices, ensuring they are prepared to stand in spaces others may not.

If our mission excites you, you belong at Beaumont. Join a community where learning, faith, and sisterhood come together to inspire marvelous things – and celebrate 175 years of shaping women who change the world.

Discover what marvelous things await you at Beaumont. Visit our campus, explore our Admissions page, or connect with us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to experience how a Beaumont education can empower students to change the world.

In St. Angela,

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Mrs. Wendy Hoke
President

Wendy Hoke, President

The Board of Directors and Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland named Wendy as Beaumont School’s fifth president and first lay president in May 2017. Over the past six years, she has led Beaumont through enrollment growth, strategic planning, and master campus planning. After securing the largest gift in Beaumont’s history, she is currently leading The Heart of Beaumont capital campaign to renovate Beaumont’s student experience areas, including the recently completed St. Angela Merici Field, Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Kitchen and Dining Hall, Merici Center for Academic Success, and Sister Ann Wojnar Innovation Lab. Prior to joining Beaumont, Wendy served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. Her experience in hospital administration came in handy as Wendy successfully led Beaumont through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wendy spent nearly 20 years as a journalist, including two stints covering the city and schools in Cleveland Heights. She wrote for local and national publications on a variety of topics, including faith, education reform and personality profiles. She was a frequent speaker as a journalist and a local and national leader of the Society of Professional Journalists. She was a Peter Jennings Fellow for Journalists and the Constitution in 2008 and a member of the U.S. delegation to the East Asia Journalists Forum in Seoul, South Korea in 2004. Wendy has served in board leadership roles for the Society of Professional Journalists, Campus District, Inc., and wrapped up six years on the Saint Ignatius High School Board of Regents in May 2025. She is a member of the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2019. A graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Wendy and her husband, Dan, are members of St. Raphael Parish. They live in Avon Lake and have three grown sons, a grandson and a granddaughter. 

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