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September
Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
Last spring, we had a March Madness-style bracket to choose the summer reading books for the Middle and Upper Schools.
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Judith Guild, Head of School
I love the summer in part because I have more time to read. A recent essay by David Brooks caught my attention. His article entitled “How America Got Mean” made me curious as I had been thinking some of those same thoughts myself.
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Carl Vallely, Head of Middle School
Questions are the keys that unlock the doors to knowledge, creativity, and growth. They ignite curiosity and inspire us to explore the world around us. Today, I want to emphasize just how crucial it is to ask questions, not just in the classroom but in every aspect of your life.
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Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
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.
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Joe Iuliano, Assistant Head of Academic Affairs
Ms. Neely Mr. Iuliano attended a workshop at Harvard University Divinity School in pursuit of professional development for their teaching practice in Brimmer’s Upper School History Department.
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August
Kimberly Formisano, Head of Lower School
I often hear from those who aren’t teachers how great it is to be a teacher because of having summers off. Contrary to the misconception that teachers simply relax during these months, many dedicate substantial time to refining their teaching practices.
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July
During the last decade when members of the Class of 2023 were growing up, the social media marketing industry developed a new role for individuals to play, called the Influencer.
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June
Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
Read Head of Upper School Josh Neudel's remarks from Commencement 2023.
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Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
Read Head of Upper School Josh Neudel's remarks from Senior Dinner, the night before Commencement.
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May
Kimberly Formisano, Head of Lower School
Spring has also brought colLabs to the upper elementary grades. It has been a privilege to see the students in action and see what is explored through cross-grade level collaboration.
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March
Carl Vallely, Head of Middle School
Brimmer’s Middle School prides itself on being a student-centered environment. Student-centered learning is a pedagogical approach that prioritizes the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
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February
Joe Iuliano, Assistant Head of Academic Affairs
Assistant Head of Academic Affairs Joe Iuliano reflects on the relevance of Advanced Placement courses both nationally and at Brimmer.
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Louisa Connaughton is Brimmer’s Pre-K to Grade 6 Math Specialist. She has led some exciting work with our students as well as partnering with our teachers to help them grow and develop as educators.
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Carl Vallely, Head of Middle School
With the new quarter came new units of study across the Middle School. Students in Science 6 have been studying the physics and engineering of bridges. In Grade 7 Visual Art, students are beginning a project in tandem with their current science unit on Biomimicry Design.
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Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
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.
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January
Kimberly Formisano, Head of Lower School
Students from the youngest age know what it means to be empathetic. At Brimmer, our faculty and students are dedicated to helping one another. Empathy is at the core of everything we do each school day.
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Joshua Neudel, Head of Upper School
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.