The Significance of Being Together: The Opening Essay of the 2021-22 School Year
One of my favorite things about schools is their cyclical nature. Each year, there are specific moments and milestones, signposts that mark beginnings, endings, and …
Teaching
Mark Silver’s Graduation Speech for the Class of 2021
Good evening and welcome to the 2021 Hillbrook school graduation ceremony, the largest event we have held on campus since March 2020. I am thrilled …
Gratitude Month at Hillbrook
A few days ago, a teacher and I had a quick chat on the playground. She mentioned that one of our graduating 8th graders had …
Remarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4: Educational Excellence Amidst a Pandemic
Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader …
The Remarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 2, Episode 3: Growth Mindsets and Pedagogical Backflips
Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader …
Connecting Our Community
“Mr. Silver, Mr. Silver, Mr. Silver!” A group of 3rd graders yelled out to me as I was walking up the hill. They were playing …