This summer, Pre-K Teacher, Polly Pfau traveled to Norway where she explored the Scandinavian philosophy of friluftsliv, and their outdoor schools. Her trip was made possible by The Tadler Grant, which provides opportunities for GUS teachers to explore and bring first-hand experiences and knowledge back to the classroom.
Read MoreI have taught math at Glen Urquhart School since 2011. I love teaching math, especially making connections to real life experiences. I work to connect the math curriculum to social justice, but sometimes in class I announce: we’re not doing math today, we’re going to learn about how the Transatlantic Slave Trade is connected to racism and white privilege.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that the 2022 Tadler Grant has been awarded to fifth grade teacher Julie Wyman. The grant will allow Ms. Wyman to travel to Ghana, where she will attend the Witness Tree Institute of Ghana
Read MoreThis winter break I was fortunate enough to travel to Mexico City, thanks to the Tadler Grant, to explore the magic of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve where millions of monarch butterflies migrate each fall.
Read MoreThis year, we are pleased to announce that the 2022 Tadler Grant has been awarded to first grade teacher Amy Billings. The grant will allow Ms. Billings to travel to Mexico City, where she will visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Read more about her plans below.
Read MoreThis summer, with her 20-foot travel camper in tow, Ms. Blynn set out to connect with the different landscapes of the United States.
Read MoreThe Tadler Grant provides extraordinary professional development opportunities to exemplary GUS teachers - who then bring those experiences and learnings back to the classroom.
Read MoreThis summer I was given the incredible opportunity of using funds from the Tadler Grant to undertake a journey to Italy in order to further develop the Latin program at GUS. My trip took place over the course of two weeks, starting with a few days in Florence, then moving on to Campania, and finishing with a week in Rome, the urbs aeterna (eternal city).
Read MoreThe Tadler Grant, established by former GUS Trustee Richard Tadler and his wife Donna (P '05 '09), offers extraordinary professional development opportunities to exemplary GUS teachers - who bring those experiences and learnings back to the classroom.
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