I believe that writing can be powerful. Not the follow-the-guidelines, meet the criteria, formulaic kind of writing, but writing that allows us to feel or think. Watching students evolve as writers is an interesting process. Some children focus on grammar usage, vocabulary variety, and content development and organization. Those are good goals. The challenge is to build these skills while also keeping the author’s voice.
Read MoreMaria Rodrigo Leaman joined GUS as Lower School Spanish teacher in the fall of 2021, teaching students in grades pre-k through 5. Hear directly from Maria about her approach to teaching, why she loves to teach Spanish, why it’s important to begin teaching foreign language at a young age.
Read MoreIn honor of their combined 50 years of service to Glen Urquhart School, in a variety of roles, Annie Barton, Jeffrey Bartsch, and Sydney Clarke reflect on their time here, and what they will miss the most when they leave at the end of this school year.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome two new members to the GUS Administrative Team, Brad Belin as assistant head of school for curriculum + program, director of upper school, and Katie Chhu, director of admission and community outreach.
Read MoreThroughout the pandemic, Music Teacher Patty Clark faced no shortage of challenges to her music class. Not being able to sing and holding outdoor classes, among those particularly adverse, and unique, to music class.
Read MoreFrom the time I was very young, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I am not sure what it was exactly that I loved about it. But as the oldest of four who was often left in charge it seemed a natural fit. As a child, I would set up school for my dolls and stuffed animals and spend hours pretending to teach them.
Read MoreAs I take a moment to reflect on my years of teaching, I am struck by how my journey with mindfulness has evolved into an essential part of my being and at the core of my teaching. I am blessed to teach, to be in a profession that fosters connectivity and facilitates joy.
Read MoreAs we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday break, and reflect on our promise to ask who writes the stories, who benefits from the stories, and who is missing from the stories, we want to take this opportunity to explain why we wrote a Land Acknowledgement, why it’s important, and where we plan to go next as we continue to recognize and honor those who came before us.
Read MoreJeffrey Bartsch began his journey at GUS in 2010, when he agreed to spearhead the new humanities program. Over the course of eleven years, his humanities 8 has come to be an important cornerstone of the 8th grade year, helping to define a GUS education. Here, he shares his unexpected path to teaching, his approach to teaching, and some changes that lay ahead.
Read MoreWhile I’ve always believed that a progressive education model that puts the students' needs at the center of the learning experience is how students learn best, the need for this kind of approach is more essential than ever. Today, a truly progressive educational setting can help our children not only survive in a post pandemic world, but more importantly, thrive.
Read MoreIn this new school year, backed by the board and the investment of our full community, we are ready to go deeper + further as we work towards the goals we outlined in our DEI plan.
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 MoreWelcome back! GUS Faculty + staff share what they're most excited for this school year.
Read MoreWe have a number of new faculty members to welcome as well as some exciting changes to our program this fall.
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 year, we celebrate a number of faculty milestones, from 5 to 20 years of service, and pay tribute to two departing faculty members.
Read MoreEach year, the A.B.M shows up in a different place on campus (which means its size changes each year as well) and without prior announcement - so its arrival is always a surprise event.
Read MoreAmerican psychologist, Jerome Bruner, believed that even the most complicated topics, if presented properly, can be understood by even the youngest children. At GUS, we agree. It is with this belief that we often compare our curriculum to a spiral, but what exactly does that mean?
Read MorePerfectionism is probably not the first thing a person thinks of when they are thinking about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It certainly was not for me. However, after a 3-day intensive clinic around this work, I started to recognize its significance in my role as a teacher, colleague and human being.
Read MoreThe Last Lightkeepers highlights preservation efforts on light stations across New England.
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