Joshua Neudel's Blog

List of 20 news stories.

  • Sunita Williams Visits Brimmer and May

    The 12th grade and STEAM Diploma students recently had the unique experience of video conferencing with American Astronaut Sunita Williams while she was orbiting the Earth 250 miles away aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

  • Inter-Divisional Magic

    One of the very special parts about Brimmer and May is the positive interactions between Upper School students and younger students.

  • AI in the Classroom

    “Today’s version of AI is the worst version you will ever use” is a common statement that is shared among futurists and those thinking about the impact that generative artificial intelligence will have on our society—an idea that is supported simply by the level of accuracy that was seen with ChatGPT at this time last year versus it's improved accuracy. 

  • Creating Something Greater Than Ourselves

    This summer, many of you read the book The Boys in the Boat. Our school is like that boat. It’s not just the building, the classes, or the grades. It’s the sum of all of us, working together to create something greater than ourselves. 

  • Embrace the Impossible!

    While we cannot fully predict what will become possible in the next 4 or 8 years, we know that the skills you developed at Brimmer are the building blocks for your future success.

  • Using AI Effectively to Study for Exams

    As students head into assessment week, I wanted to share some helpful reminders for students who are preparing for exams as well as offering tips for using AI as an effective study tool.

  • Summer Reading

    Last spring, we had a March Madness-style bracket to choose the summer reading books for the Middle and Upper Schools.

  • Unleash Potential

    At Brimmer and May, your voices are valued, and we hope that you will be active participants in the learning process. The adults in our community have big hopes for you, and we work hard to help you achieve your goals.

  • Commencement 2023 Speech

    Read Head of Upper School Josh Neudel's remarks from Commencement 2023.

  • Senior Dinner Speech

    Read Head of Upper School Josh Neudel's remarks from Senior Dinner, the night before Commencement.

  • Finding Moments of 'Awe'

    Whether it is major awe-inspiring events such as experiencing the Grand Canyon for the first time, seeing a newborn baby, listening to a feel-good story on the news, or just the simple moments during the day... finding moments of awe can help lead to joy and balance. 

  • Understanding The Impacts of ChatGPT

    The academic world was thrown into a frenzy with the release of an artificial intelligence chatbot known as ChatGPT. While the use of AI has been increasing, until the release of this new site, nothing had been accomplished in this genre with this level of sophistication.

  • Connection

    Read Upper School Head Joshua Neudel's remarks from Ring Ceremony.

  • Helping Students Manage Stress

    The weeks and days leading into this final week of assessments can be a time when stress and anxiety build in students. With the light of a well-earned vacation in sight, the obstacles of papers, projects, and exams can bring added pressure.
  • Ninth graders created models of the different cell types out of modeling clay.

    In the Classroom: Science

    If you were to walk through our science labs this week, you would have found 9th grade students exploring cell transport and plasma membranes in their biology classes. Part of their lesson included a hands-on activity in which students created their own models of the different cell types out of modeling clay.

  • Balance

    I remember this memory quite vividly. I was about 14 years old and brought a bowl of soup to my grandmother. I walked slowly, intent on not spilling any of the soup, trying not to blink as I focused on the liquid in the bowl moving back and forth and coming close to the edge. 

  • Commencement Speech 2022

    Read Head of Upper School Josh Neudel's speech from Commencement 2022.

  • Remarks from Senior Dinner 2022

    One special aspect of the yearbook is the opportunity for each graduating student to design and personalize their own page in the yearbook. Each page takes on the personality of the student, pulling back the curtain on some of the important moments from their high school career.

  • Robb Elementary School Reflections

    Head of Upper School Joshua Neudel shared remarks to the Upper School Community after the devastating news out of Uvalde, Texas. He shared some of his feelings to help students make sense of their own feelings.
  • Sasaki architecture and design firm came to the Brimmer Architecture class.

    A New Depth to Curriculum

    This fall was filled with similar moments that brought back a sense of normalcy. From fans on the soccer field to our theater filled for the US play, Trap, to classrooms set up for the style of learning we pride ourselves on, it has been a year so far that more resembles 2019 than 2020.

    • Head of Upper School Josh Neudel

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