Gerstell Academy | A Private school in Baltimore, Maryland

GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE

Our School Motto

Leadership

...at Gerstell is defined as, “The art of positively influencing others to unite in a common direction and guiding them to improve themselves and their community.”
Honor

...at Gerstell is doing the right thing when no one is looking regardless of the consequences.
Courage

...at Gerstell is the ability to act in the face of fear. Not to be fearless, but to learn how to demonstrate both physical and moral courage in the face of adversity.

Leaders Creating Leaders: A 100-Year Journey Through Black History
2/19/2026
Gerstell students brought Black history to life through a dynamic, student-led journey across 100 years of innovation and leadership. From powerful storytelling to hands-on STEM exploration, learners of all ages stepped forward as leaders. Together, they honored the past while imagining the next 100 years.
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Junior Wins Prestigious Bertie Green Travel Award
2/18/2026

Alivia Nyerges, a junior at Gerstell Academy, is one of only 18 students in the nation to receive the 2026 Bertie Green Junior Travel Award from the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. A dedicated Spanish student and vice‑president of Gerstell’s SHH chapter, she distinguished herself through exemplary leadership, advanced language proficiency, and an impressive application that included original written and oral work in Spanish. Her achievements have earned her an all‑expense‑paid educational trip to Ecuador in July 2026, continuing Gerstell Academy’s tradition of excellence in Spanish and its history of Bertie Green Award recipients.

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Upper School Robotics Team Shines at FIRST Chesapeake Decode Qualifiers
2/3/2026
Gerstell Academy’s FTC 6390 demonstrated consistent excellence at the FIRST Chesapeake Decode Qualifiers, placing 4th in regular competition and securing a 3rd-place alliance finish.
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