Check out the Latest on Nick DiMaria (’08)
In a first for Hillbrook School, one of our alums has gone platinum. Nick DiMaria, who plays guitar for country artist Devin Dawson, hit the …
See How Block Dolls in the Junior Kindergarten Classroom Teach Social Emotional Learning
By Dorian Okano, Junior Kindergarten Teacher “Feelings are mentionable and manageable.” —Fred Rogers Hillbrook’s junior kindergarten class has a special relationship with another school; it …
Partnering to Raise Our Children
By Mark Silver, Head of School Last year during the Student Council election speeches, eventual co-Head Robert Atlass described what he loved about Hillbrook. “I …
Catching Up With Lynn Easton: Former Hillbrook Teacher & Tireless Champion for Animals
The sky holds a magical place in the heart and mind of any student who had the good fortune of being in Lynn Easton’s first …
“I Don’t Know, What?”
By Colleen Schilly, Head of Lower School One of the first memories I have of visiting Hillbrook was learning about the rituals and traditions of …
Redesigned Schedule Aims to Increase Engagement & Individualization On and Off Campus
Ask a child what they did at school and they might tell you about a single moment that mattered to them. At Hillbrook, much work …
Lifelong Learner
By Ilsa Dohmen, Director of Teaching & Learning I’m toothing. (Singular). That’s right, as I sit at my desk writing this article I’m undergoing an …
Get To Know: Tom McEnery, Hillbrook Grandparent and Former San Jose Mayor
When Hillbrook middle school students hit the streets of downtown San Jose in spring of 2018 as part of a “Reach Beyond Week” exploration of …
Spotlight on Aly Wagner (’94)
When millions of Americans tuned in to see Spain vs. Russia, and Colombia vs. England during the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup of …
The Hillbrook Schedule Makes Room for Students to “Reach Beyond”
By MS Integrated Science Teacher Sarah Hollingsworth and MS English & Integrated Studies Teacher Cate Murray A dynamic and unique part of the lower and middle school …