A Profile on Hillbrook Alumna Roshan Mehdizadeh Corsiglia (‘97)
By Mary Hammers, Hillbrook Writer Imagine being part of what many people consider the most transformative project the city of San Jose has ever seen. …
Take a Stand: Kindergarten Experiences Peaceful Protest during Rosa Parks & Martin Luther King, Jr. Reach Beyond Block Unit
By Mary Hammers, Hillbrook Writer Standing up for what you believe in is an important lesson to learn no matter what age, just ask Hillbrook …
Celebrating the Kid in All of Us!
By Laura Macdonald and Marita Quint-Bruni, Hillbrook Benefit 2019 Co-chairs Dear Hillbrook Friends and Families, Childhood is about discovery, exploration, and curiosity. It’s about finding …
Hillbrook Hosts Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Back in November, air quality from the Northern California fires called for a cancellation of beloved Hillbrook tradition Grandparents & Special Friends Day. We were …
A Spotlight on Richerd Cancilla, Our First Student
It’s Tuesday night at Sharks Ice in San Jose. Crowds of people are circling the rink, some whiz by effortlessly, while others cling to the …
A Reflection on the People of Color Conference with Ugina Covington, Kindergarten Teacher
In November 2018, eight representatives from Hillbrook School, including administration, faculty, and staff, attended the 31st Annual People of Color Conference (PoCC) and 25th Annual …
The Importance of Inclusivity
By Angela Yokota, Director of Enrollment Management As a child I was unusually drawn to the fairy tale of the ugly duckling. I had always …
Preparing Creative and Collaborative Problem Solvers in Middle School Math with Middle School Math Teacher Robert Sears
Mistakes are valuable. So says a sign on the wall in Robert Sears’ mathematics classroom. It is one of a dozen or more signs around …
Cathing Up with Former Hillbrook Teacher and First Director of Diversity & Inclusivity
Recognizing and celebrating the uniqueness of every child is part of the mission of Hillbrook School. This intentional effort by teachers and administrators to foster …
A Parent’s Report on Hillbrook’s State of the School, November 14, 2018
By Mary Hammers With 16 years as a Hillbrook School parent under my belt, I’ve seen a lot of incredibly positive changes at 300 Marchmont …