Permission Granted
I received two emails within seconds of each other last week. The first had the subject line, “Permission,” while the second was titled, “Bill validator.” …
The Value of Values
At the Opening Flag, I started off by reminding students and families of our core values – be kind, be curious, take risks, be your …
Re(Entry)
I first noticed the trend a few years ago. Every August, my Facebook feed starts to fill up with back-to-school photos. Children, often holding brand-new …
Mark Silver’s Graduation Speech for the Class of 2017
Good morning and welcome to the 2017 Hillbrook school graduation ceremony. I want to extend a special welcome this morning to our guests on stage …
New Beginnings
I find myself becoming increasingly nostalgic. This past Friday, more than 100 alums returned to campus to participate in our reunion activities. It was such …
Reflections on the Hillbrook Survey
As a school, we have a long commitment to creating and nurturing a culture of reflection. We seek input and feedback and strive to work …