“Take Risks With Courage and Earnestness”: The Student Audition Experience
By Amy Hand, Head of Middle School “Ogres are like onions.” So goes the classic quote from Shrek, which was hilariously misunderstood by Donkey (“They …
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“I think it is really possible for me”
By Mark Silver, Head of School They sat down, one after another, in front of the microphones. We were nearing the end of our penultimate …
Introducing the ReMarks & Reflections Podcast Channel
“One of Hillbrook’s four Core Values, “take risks” challenges us to push outside our comfort zone and try new things. Knowing that our Core Values …
How Does Hillbrook Evaluate & Evolve Its Program?
By Ilsa Dohmen, Director of Teaching & Learning and Colleen Schilly, Associate Head of School “I’ve always tried to do my best academically. And that …
#TeacherTuesday: Art Teacher Laura Hale takes the Spotlight
It’s time for another #TeacherTuesday! This week, get to know Laura Hale, Art teacher at Hillbrook: What strikes you most about the students at Hillbrook?Hillbrook …
Living in Community
By Mark Silver, Head of School Originally posted on ReMarks & Reflections, the official blog of the Hillbrook Head of School. I suspect the most …
#TeacherTuesday: Get to Know Chris Cabrera, Middle School Math & Science Teacher
It’s time for another #TeacherTuesday! This week, get to know Chris Cabrera, Middle School Math and Science teacher. Chris Cabrera came to Hillbrook in 2015. …
4th Grade Learns “Imperfect Is Still Impactful”
By Annie Makela, Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship “No child chooses to be poor.” Words from a 4th grade student during the …
Middle School Students Drive Reach Beyond Block: Soccer as a Social Impact Tool
By Annie Makela, Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship Last spring, during the culminating celebration of two groups’ our Reach Beyond Week learning, …
Take a Stand: Kindergarten Experiences Peaceful Protest during Rosa Parks & Martin Luther King, Jr. Reach Beyond Block Unit
By Mary Hammers, Hillbrook Writer Standing up for what you believe in is an important lesson to learn no matter what age, just ask Hillbrook …