During the 1970s, Beauvoir was on the leading edge of innovative teaching.  Mrs. Borders explored pioneering, non-traditional methods of learning both inside and outside Beauvoir’s classrooms. In 1971, she received funding from the Cathedral’s endowment to be used for small group instruction. Sherry Migdail, Mrs. Borders' assistant, headed up the program to work with 37 children of all grade levels.  These children had either mastered the concepts being taught in the classroom and needed extra extension or were struggling with grasping a particular subject area and needed a bit more help.  That concept of small group instruction across a variety of subject areas still exists at Beauvoir in each classroom and through the Learning Resources program.

Mrs. Borders believed that if individual differences in children could be encouraged and celebrated by teachers, students would find life-long pleasure in learning and self-education.  In the 1970s, resource teachers were hired to allow for a full program in science, math, creative movement and art.  The library and physical education teachers were given special attention as well. 

In 1979, Mrs. Borders tenure at Beauvoir ended when she left to become head of the Abington Friends School in Pennsylvania and Mrs. Mary “Polly” Moreland was hired as Beauvoir’s third headmistress.

Fun Fact!
By 1970s, Taylor Hall had been remodeled, adding more windows, a moveable stage, and big black and white floor tiles. By 1978, a multi-purpose room, additional classrooms, a music room, and a new science room were added.