A Moment to Pause: Our Stories Here & Now
Contributed by Erin Schwartz, Director of Communications and Community Engagement It started with a simple request and a map. During my year here, I have …
Hands-on Learning
The Second-Semester 7th Grader: Balancing Mindfulness, Well-being…and Everything Else
Contributed by Erin Schwartz, Director of Communications “Come to Persimmon. There’s something really cool going on right now.” When 7th/8th grade history teacher Ms. Gingery …
MS Students Delve Deeper Into Post-Elizabethan England & Motherhood With Guest Lecturer
Contributed by Julia Rubin, 6th & 8th Grade English Teacher Before departing for February break, eighth graders welcomed visiting scholar and Hillbrook parent, Dr. Strohman to English …
In Our Own Backyard: Unleashing Learning Experiences For Young Learners In Familiar Spaces
Contributed by: Lara Blom, JK-2nd Grade Science Teacher “Before children can conceptualize the flow of electrons with electricity, they need the concrete experience of how …
Embracing Growth
Contributed by Nikki Butts, Associate Director Of Admissions As the Associate Director of Admissions and as a parent in our community, this month is marked by …
Wheelbarrows and Music
Contributed by Emily Hendricks, Technology Support Specialist What do blue jeans, scarves, found objects and wheelbarrows have in common? At Hillbrook, they are all “tools” …
In Celebration Of Specialist Teachers
Contributed by Head Of Lower School Colleen Schilly On Wednesday evening when we gather as a Hillbrook community for the annual 4th-8th grade Winter Concert, …
From The HillbrookCTE: iPads Year 5
This season, we are exploring how technology in the classroom helps us better individualize our program, and how we can use technology to spark creativity …
Week Of Code @ Hillbrook
Contributed by Director of Technology Bill Selak How many computers are in your pocket or purse right now? Take a quick look. I have two …
We Make Things Better: Showing Our Work in Science & Making
It is our vision to “inspire students to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world.” As a community of …