Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Phone: 802-387-6264 Adjunct Faculty, B.A. Email: abaum@putneyschool.org World Languages. From there I continued to work in outdoor education for the better part of a decade before coming full circle. Several convergences bring us to Putney. Art Department, Phone: 802-387-6241 I graduated from Putney School, and when I was ready to teach, I knew I didnt want to teach anywhere else. Putney High School is all of that and more We are high-achieving and down-to-earth and offer an academic and broad curriculum with a very modern edge. Thats something that I really appreciate about boarding schools like this, because we have international students and people that come from all different places. Phone: 802-387-6230 For me, following the Bruins through the season is like reading a great novel: being surprised, delighted and grieved by the twists of the story and character development. Plant Staff, History Teacher, Long Fall Coordinator, and Rowing Coach, B.A. More about why I create/artist statement: I love extending an invitation into my world and passions through my photography, poetry, and prose. From intellectual challenge to innovation, and great fun along the way, find out what lies in store at senior school. Especially amongst the creative, curious and compassionate students at Putney as they delve into their academic interests, explore opportunities beyond school, all whilst developing the maturity to conquer challenges and, most importantly,building lifelong friendships. Library Department. Girls Day School Trust I grew up in Philadelphia and went to college at the University of Pennsylvania where I played soccer and got a B.A. Email: CHodgman@putneyschool.org In 2004 I set up my own studio in my home in West Brattleboro where I currently do my clay work. Departments: According to the Good Schools Guide, the school maintains a "Positive, friendly but hardworking atmosphere with good balance of sport, art, music, etc. Ms Ella Barden joined Putney High School in September 2018 as Director of Sixth Form. Marlboro Graduate Center, Phone: 802-387-7306 Mrs Pippa Page-Roberts was appointed Head of Junior School in September 2017. Thats when I found Putney it had rowing and knitting and cows and I thought Id found heaven. Director of Elm Lea Child Care and Early Childhood Educator, Phone: 802-387-8585 Departments: Administration, Art Department, Tufts University I moved to Vermont in 1985 and have been at The Putney School since 2005. She quickly grew to become Gifted & Talented Coordinator, before taking on the role of Director of Research, Learning and Outreach in 2018. Phone: 802-387-7320 Email: tgangle@putneyschool.org The school has strong links with Thames Rowing Club. She was an early adopter of our Coaching Programme, contributing to the collaborative culture that exists here at Putney. When Im not working with Putney students and their families, I am usually found outdoors on top of a mountain, near the ocean, or in my kitchen with myhusband and threechildren. Email: mbliznak@putneyschool.org The art curriculum has shown me that there are other important things to society, and to learning about each other, and to life in general, because, through art, people express how they feel or express what they see. I love to travel, learn about different cultures, spend time outdoors and be active. Marlboro College designing a robotics table for his Year 7 Robotics club. Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury, Phone: 802-387-7328 We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Often referred to as simply Putney, [1] the school admits students from the ages 4-18. She joined Putney High School in 2009 as Head of Sixth Form before becoming Deputy Head (Academic) and Acting Head in September 2014. Noyes Dorm Faculty, B.A. Shanta Lee is a writer, photographer, journalist whose work has been featured in The Massachusetts Review, PRISM, ITERANT Literary Magazine, Palette Poetry, BLAVITY, DAME Magazine, The Crisis Magazine, Rebelle Society, and is one of the writers for the Ms. Magazine Blog. 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Departments: She will learn the skills to question, to work hard and to gain the emotional resilience to know her own worth. Art Department, B.A. Departments: Phone: 802-387-6221 Cons. I live in Dummerston with my partner and our adorable goats. The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. I got an undergrad degree in physics with a math minor as an adult, followed by masters in teaching secondary school science and math. I graduated from the University of Washington, survived the DotCom boom, came to Putney for one year in 1999 and never left. I am an avid reader and knitter. I have spent time working with music, design, nature, policy, and governance. Other Programs, Science and Humans in the Natural World Teacher, Phone: 802-387-6237 Bursaries are means-tested and are awarded to . What brought me to Putney was a phone call in March 1998 asking if I would be willing to fill in for the ceramics teacher who got ill and had to stop teaching. PUTNEY It takes a lot of people with diverse talents, skills and experience to keep the 230-student Putney School running. Licence d'Anglais, Bordeaux University, France Email: bjewel@putneyschool.org Director of College Counseling and 12th Grade Class Dean, Phone: 802-387-6227 I live for my family and the joy I get from sharing with students the physical and emotional bond that can exist between humans and horses, not to mention the amazing feel of connecting with a horse by riding it. Dr Brandons first degree is from Kings College London, where she studied Musicology. The gymnastics team won the national competition in 2005. Find out more about Putney High School Sixth Form. I love learning about people and hearing their truths. Departments: Departments: M.M. I was always amazed by how welcoming the community was and is. Just like you, we want to make the world a better place. BA (Hons), PGCE. Science Department, B.A. Other Programs. Whatever it is, I dont scare my students, I make them laugh and they learn without fear of judgement. Admission Office, LICSW, CADC It feels fulfilling to be on this path of uplifting philanthropy in service to The Putney School. Email: dross@putneyschool.org (More than 96 per cent secured places at their first-choice university last year, with 92 per cent of pupils gaining A*-A grades at A-level.) Columbia University Boarding High School NAIS Member Private TABS Member Vermont Applying Application Deadline January 15 Application Fee $25 Interview Required Yes Required/Recommended Tests How to Apply Visit Campus Learn More Tuition Yearly Tuition Her contributing work on an investigative journalism piece for The Commons received several New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) awards for her journalism work. Putney has the courage to do things differently. Mrs Armstrong will be serving as Acting Head of Putney High School in the Summer Term 2023. Shanta Lee gives lectures on the life of Lucy Terry Prince (c. 1730-1821) considered the first known African-American poet in English literature as a member of the Vermont and New Hampshire Humanities Council Speakers Bureaus. When not teaching, you can find me riding my bike around town, baking bread, and listening to sad old country songs. Oberlin College Each community member becomes fully themselves herebut there is no type.. I continue to travel as much as possible. To achieve this, our students partake in a variety of leadership and decision-making roles, work on our 500-acre farm, participate in sports, apprentice with local artisans, and express themselves through the performing arts. No institutional background or identity: When the person in charge of a specific role changes, the actions and policies also change. MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Phone: 802-387-6268 M.A. Shanta Lee has an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction and Poetry at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Business Office, Ph.D. University of Montana, Phone: 802-387-6226 To learn more about why we love Putney, read on! Email: mjohnson@putneyschool.org My classroom offers endless cycles of experience and reflection, practice and feedback. Mrs Phoebe Bradley joined Putney High School, in 2015, Mrs Bradley is well known to staff and students, having previously served as Head of History and Politics, and more recently, as Director of Pupil Progress and Academic Enrichment. She spent four years at The Godolphin and Latymer School as Assistant Head of Sixth Form and prior to that she taught Physics at Wallington County Grammar School. As the seasons change each year I am inspired by this wonderful and natural setting. Mr Andrew Miller joined Putney High School in September 2015 as a Year Three class teacher before being promoted to Junior School Deputy Head (Academic). Summer Programs, Phone: 802-387-7321 English Department. Formerly, there were four houses, Argyll, Cromwell, Fairfax and Pitt then there were three school houses Austen, Bronte and Eliot, named after well-known female authors, all of whom felt that their sex gave them a disadvantage and used pseudonyms when writing. English Department. I had been a full-time potter in Brattleboro and the idea of teaching ceramics to teenagers at this infamous progressive high school intrigued me so I said yes. Email: dgarcia-galili@putneyschool.org M.A. I grew up in New England and after spending some time away in Baltimore and Los Angeles, I was happy to return. Email: adougan@putneyschool.org The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. English Department, I love how there is no such thing as a classic Putney student. Email: dfoth@putneyschool.org Email: dfolgar@putneyschool.org Departments: She went on to gain a PGCE in modern languages from Kingston University and is currently nearing the end of her studies for an MEd from the University of Buckingham. Daycare, Phone: 802-387-6238 Teaching takes place by doing, everyone works to set a good example for themselves and for others around them. The girls seem fulfilled, confident and happy well prepared for outside world."[2]. Athletic Department, Mr Miller has also been awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Leadership and Management from the University of London. At Putney you will learn the art and skill of self-motivation and self-direction while working with others in an inclusive environment. I teach math because the experience of watching someone use their brain to figure something out is one of the most beautiful things in the world, and I dont mean beautiful in a metaphorical way, but in the most concrete sense. English Department, Phone: 802-387-6230 Johnson (Blue) Fonteyn (Green) Kingsley (yellow) Nightingale (red), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 22:32. Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Phone: 802-387-6260 Plant Staff, Phone: We see the joy that comes from meaningful inquiry and meaningful work. We have an ethos of modern scholarship which makes learning challenging, fun and relevant. I have worked with students who learn differently for almost thirty years. Email: ahall@putneyschool.org Email: poconnor@putneyschool.org I think Im more brave and willing to try new things after coming to Putney. B.S. With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, our goal is not to merely convey information but to engage our students in the learning process so they become the makers of their own education. Plant Staff, B.A. J.D. I havent taught anywhere other than Putney and Im not sure I ever could. After studying educational leadership with the Klingenstein Center (Teachers College Columbia University) last year, I just arrived at Putney eager to learn and teach alongside curious students and knowledgeable faculty. . My most recent obsession is the Boston Bruins and NHL hockey. Health Services. Latin Dance Evening Instructor B.F.A. Im a lover of children and animals. Trinity College Other Programs, English and Humans in the Natural World Teacher, Phone: 802-387-2305 (fax) Science Department. Departments: I have mostly focused on American history, but I am always pushing myself to learn about other areas and topics. However, during urgent events, visit www.sd43.bc.ca to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. I came close to it, but what I appreciate most is that the education here at The Putney School expands beyond the classroom encouraging an ongoing learning among both faculty and students. Email: nlindenfeld@sover.net Her clinical interests include adolescent anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. John and his wife Nicole live off campus and are busy raising their son Jack. Email: kchampney@putneyschool.org But Im really understanding everything, and my classmates are super funny and collaborative. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Alumni & Development, B.A. Its not rocket science. Email: cfairchild@putneyschool.org Bursaries (financial assistance) are available to girls in Year 7 and beyond and typical range between 30% and 100% of school fees. I am an artist at heart, however my passion flows as I begin my journey here at The Putney School. Departments: I feel so fortunate to have a unique hand in documenting what goes on at the school from day-to-day. Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, Phone: 802-387-7332 Maitrise d'Anglais, Bordeaux University, France, Phone: 802-387-6233 Email: KBaldwin@putneyschool.org The best schools are fun, supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds. Dr Jane Brandon joined Putney High School in 2012 as Director of Co-curricular Activities and is now stepping into the role of Deputy Head Co-curricular and Outreach. Health Services, Phone: 802-387-7313 The Headmistress of Putney High is Mrs Suzie Longstaff. putneyschool.org (802) 387-6232 418 HOUGHTON BROOK RD PUTNEY, VT 05346 Request Info About The Putney School. Immediately, I knew this was a place I wanted to continue to work at rather than just in the summers. Head of School's Office, Phone: (802) 387-6261 Student Accounts/Accounts Payable Specialist, Phone: 802-387-6270 She is a governor at two very different schools, Parsons Green Prep in Fulham and Sherwood Park School in Beddington, a maintained school for the severely disabled. Ed. I am thrilled to have a chance to add my voice to the Putney community along with my son. Here are those important dates for your diary. It makes our school an innovative, dynamic and really exciting place to teach, and above all, to learn. & B.A. Art Department, From the farm to the costumed parade with a giant puppet to the hand-drawn diplomas I anticipate learning of many more quirks in the coming year! Athletic Department, A place like this truly values what one has to offer. B.F.A. Math Department. I have a background in horse training and Centered Riding, I am bit of a horse whisperer and a kid whisperer, too. Additionally, Ive known about The Putney School for all of the years that I have lived in Southern Vermont and Ive had nothing but deep admiration for the model and level of education here!. I love dogs, reading, being outside, and my family. learning. Hi all, PHS seems a good school on many aspects, brilliant academic results and sports performance. In my twenties, I lived in the UK for 4 years, completed my B.A. Email: mdoran@putneyschool.org -Internal Relations and collaboration with college Admissions staff to coordinate and host events for . Whether youre a kid or a teacher, everyone here is rooting for you. Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phone: 802-710-7006 John Buser joined the team at the Putney School in 2022. Williams College I am excited to share my love of theater with the students here at Putney. I have been seen in local productions with Main Street Arts and the Wild Goose Players. Email: agonzalez@putneyschool.org Departments: Departments: Farm Staff. After many years working in environmental consulting, mountain resort planning and permitting, and property management, it was time to put life behind a desk aside and take on a new challenge. Our family was drawn to Putney 14 years ago just before my second daughter was born. Departments: Business Office, B.S. Summer Programs, Phone: Department Heads, Farm Staff, B.S. 'Taking ownership of your learning is a key ingredient in the recipe for scholarly success', Click the link above for regular updates on what's going on at Putney High School, Read the latest news and views in posts to the Putney Blog. University of South Carolina, Phone: 802-387-7324 College Counseling. Administration, Average Interview. Karla Baldwin College Counselor John Barrengos Director of Admission and Financial Aid Jessica Batten Dance Program Director Allison Baum Gray House Dorm Faculty Peter Blair Plant Staff Melissa Bliznak Student Accounts/Accounts Payable Specialist Lynn Brennan Math Teacher and Cross Country Coach John Buser Mental Health Counselor Kevin Champney Departments: Whoever they are or want to be, students build friendships and develop their intellect knowing they are valued and have the opportunity to make a difference. From inspirational talks and musical performances, to careers fairs, drama productions and prizegiving. Admission Office, Im chipping away at life goal to ride my bike 50 miles in all 50 states and hike all 115 peaks above 4,000 ft in the northeast. Phone: 802-387-6221 Protest has turned to action at Putney High School, The Addams Family - A Year 12/13 Production, Product Marketing Manager at Google - PIE Talk, Ms Lucy Colegate (School Governance Manager), Mr Martin Pilkington (GDST Head of Governance), We are inquisitive, intellectually curious, and love learning, We act with integrity, kindness and a sense of moral purpose, We are a collaborative and democratic community, We are innovative and genuinely open to new ideas, We are ambitious, bold and unafraid of excellence. Along the way, they will begin the humbling, lifelong process of confronting historys biggest questions: what suffering has engendered our privileges? I fell in love with the landscape, school, and community and ended up staying here. In his spare time, John loves racing bicycles and does yoga and skiing to help stay fit. Science Department. Departments: Departments: Putney found me, presenting itself as an embracing community with a universal awareness of individuals authentically growing into themselves, a home away from home, and a space for all to continue walking their journey. We offer places to students with agile minds who we believe will flourish at our school and make the most of the many opportunities on offer. I came to Putney as an intern right out of college but moved on after a year to teach in Boston. Outside of the classroom, Im likely to be found riding a bike, running a trail or skiing in the backcountry. I grew up in Seattle, Washington, and learned to love hiking, skiing, climbing and being outdoors even in the rain. Mount Holyoke College I love a good cause and Im passionate about working as a databasemanagerfor an organization that is so focused on sustainabilityand educating youngpeople togo out there and make a difference. John has 30 years of experience working with teens in a variety of settings, including hospitals, communities, and Schools. Departments: Departments: Administration, Email: lweinstein@putneyschool.org Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and broad education for bright girls aged 4 18. I love working with teenagers (especially Putney students) because they give me hope we are truly capable of achieving a society worthy of the name. My students push me to be a better teacher, but also a better person. Plant Staff. In 1983, I co-founded the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potters collective in Brattleboro, Vt. Putneys difference centers on its purpose; were all about creating a space through which students can take substantive responsibility for themselves and their community. She has clear passion and drive for how children learn, and she embodies the Putney High ethos of academic excellence alongside outstanding pastoral care. Before I came to Putney, I taught courses on the history of capitalism, law and politics, and slavery and emancipation at the University of Montana. Email: cowensby@putneyschool.org We live on our family farm in Rockingham, VT. The brain is a highly dynamic organ and I am fascinated by the neuroscience of learning. Email: dmiller@putneyschool.org Email: aferry@putneyschool.org Mrs Longstaff is married with twin daughters, who are pupils in the Junior School. Music Department. Departments: Im continually surprised by the incredibly cool work I get to do with students. Previous chapters have also included being director of the arts at another independent school, teaching dance in a multitude of settings (from colleges to community centers), as well choreographing and performing nationally and internationally. She is committed to instilling a love and aptitude of learning in all pupils in an environment which nurtures and stimulates intellectual curiosity, creativity and innovation. PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL. Math Department. Who wouldnt want to be in a place where the entire community makes music together? I began my career teaching secondary English, and I am delighted to work with teenagers again. When students learn by doing rather than being told, they develop confidence, deeper understanding . I value Putneys environment of learning. Departments: SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, Phone: 802-387-7326 Protest has turned to action at Putney High School, The Addams Family - A Year 12/13 Production, Product Marketing Manager at Google - PIE Talk. Founded in 1893 it is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a union of 26 schools with 19,500 students and 3,500 staff. Phone: What keeps me here 25 years later is the rush that comes from facilitating the discovery of young peoples creativity, sharing my passion for clay, giving back what I have learned and accomplished, continually learning from my students, and being in a growth-ful, stimulating, challenging environment among vibrant young people.
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