At the Core
I watched our core values come to life before my eyes on Monday at Flag. It started with a short presentation about Nicaragua. Spanish teacher …
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Adopting A “Curiosity Mindset”
One of the joys of parenthood is the opportunity to see – or at least catch a glimpse – of the world through your child’s …
A Gentle Nudge
One of the early lessons I learned as a parent was how to short-circuit toddler-driven decision-making gridlock. You know the routine. You don’t ask, “What …
The ideal school? Elementary, my dear Watson
As Head of School, I have numerous opportunities to connect with families and hear their Hillbrook stories. I’ve spoken to people at all different moments …
Flash Mob – A Metaphor for the Year Ahead
Hear about the Flash Mob at the end of Flag on Wednesday? Inspired by an independent school in New York City that had done a …
Back to School – Joys & Jitters
The night before school starts I almost never sleep. Excitement at seeing all the students back on campus, anticipation about the extraordinary experiences that await …