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In this episode: Today I am joined by Head of Middle School Amy Hand, who joined Hillbrook this year. Prior to Hilbrook, Amy worked as an educator for 17 years in New York City. She has taught both middle and upper school math, served as the Middle School Dean of Student Life and Leadership at Spence School, and most recently as the Middle School and Upper School Math Department Head at Packer Collegiate. In 2017, she co-founded MathSense, a consulting firm that provides curriculum guidance to administrators and tailored on-site professional development to math departments. In addition to an undergraduate degree in mathematics and philosophy from Colgate University, Amy has earned several advanced degrees, including a Master of Science for Teachers in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Education from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University.
General Introduction: Welcome to Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and today’s conversations on education and parenting. I am your host, Head of Hillbrook School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for lively conversations on a wide range of ideas and issues that connect with our school’s Vision – to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world.