Science Department. Departments: Phone: 802-387-6243 Farm Staff, B.S. She spent four years at The Godolphin and Latymer School as Assistant Head of Sixth Form and prior to that she taught Physics at Wallington County Grammar School. Email: hseguin@putneyschool.org After that I lived in the area and had many friends that worked and lived at The Putney School. Library Department. My students say, it just makes sense when you explain it.. English Department, The answer I wish Id given during my interview is very simple: This is the education I wish I had during my high school years. Tyler Purdey on Google (February 27, 2020, 8:12 am) Great . I graduated from Putney School, and when I was ready to teach, I knew I didnt want to teach anywhere else. Miami University It's a very well rounded experience. Spelman College, Phone: Email: hmccormick@putneyschool.org 802-387-6278 (Fax) I love working with teenagers (especially Putney students) because they give me hope we are truly capable of achieving a society worthy of the name. My students push me to be a better teacher, but also a better person. Departments: I have been working in fundraising since 1995and in this role since 2006. Science Teacher, Boy's Lacrosse Coach, and Girl's Soccer Coach, Phone: Departments: I grew up in New Jersey and Israel. Alternatively, you can make an online payment to Barclay's bank account. Putney high is a 3mile heavy traffic (25 mins drive each way) but feels right from ethos and academic rigour. Email: hschmidt@putneyschool.org One of the most important aspects of my pedagogy is that if you give students the proper resources, just a little guidance and a real sense of agency, then they are capable of way more than most adults would ever assume. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Education. Founded in 1893 it is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a union of 26 schools with 19,500 students and 3,500 staff. Departments: According to the Good Schools Guide, the school maintains a "Positive, friendly but hardworking atmosphere with good balance of sport, art, music, etc. Business Office, She went on to gain a PGCE in Secondary music from the Institute of Education, while combining her studies with offering free music tuition as part of a community music project in Elephant and Castle. English Department, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. Putney High School GDST is one of the UK's leading schools, a spirited, ambitious and innovative community where girls aged 4 - 18 develop as inspired learners, well-supported within a warm and. Im a lover of children and animals. I have mostly focused on American history, but I am always pushing myself to learn about other areas and topics. Plus v high chance of entry into the senior school. B.A. However, during emergencies, visit www.sd43.bc.ca to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. Health Services, Phone: 802-387-7313 Southern Vermont College, Phone: 802-387-6217 Email: tgangle@putneyschool.org Positive Experience. Admission Office, Evening Arts Animation and Digital Design Teacher, B.A. I live for my family and the joy I get from sharing with students the physical and emotional bond that can exist between humans and horses, not to mention the amazing feel of connecting with a horse by riding it. Departments: Email: dmiller@putneyschool.org I have worked with students who learn differently for almost thirty years. The girls seem fulfilled, confident and happy well prepared for outside world."[2]. Lessons are inspiring, exploring everything from entrepreneurship and oracy to designing a sustainable future. Johnson (Blue) Fonteyn (Green) Kingsley (yellow) Nightingale (red), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 22:32. Im proud to say that my experiences in life have been amazingly embraced years and years of Putney students. History. Email: aalmazan-vazquez@putneyschool.org Everyone plays an active role in running the community. Williams College Email: ccuerdon@putneyschool.org Farm Staff. But Im really understanding everything, and my classmates are super funny and collaborative. With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, our goal is not to merely convey information but to engage our students in the learning process so they become the makers of their own education. George Eliot lived for a time in Holly Lodge, Southfields, a house within walking distance of the Putney High School site. I love Vermont and all the beauty that surrounds us here. We see the joy that comes from meaningful inquiry and meaningful work. D.E.S.S. Email: jsmith@putneyschool.org Library Department, 802-387-2305 (fax) Email: lrichard@putneyschool.org On average, in the junior school, there are 48 children in a year, 2 classes in a year and 24 in each class. I really love the people, and how tight knit we are. At Putney, those who can, teach, and they do it with enthusiasm. As of September 2013, the school uses an updated system of four houses, Ferrier, Stark, Hepburn and Burton, named after influential women all of whom were nominated by the students (Kathleen Ferrier, Freya Stark, Audrey Hepburn and Beryl Burton). When students learn by doing rather than being told, they develop confidence, deeper understanding . Ive been at Putney for four years. M.M. We offer places to students with agile minds who we believe will flourish at our school and make the most of the many opportunities on offer. Departments: Dartmouth College Email: lhodgman@putneyschool.org Most schools are afraid of sharing authority with students and we see it as a terrific vehicle for their learning and responsibility. Science Department. She first joined the GDST in 2006, when she was appointed Head of English then Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning at Kensington Prep School GDST, Fulham. Departments: From our Headmistress, Suzie Longstaff, an ex-Olympic cox, to the many scholars, published authors, skilled artists, composers, playwrights and sports coaches; every one plays a part in creating the stimulating learning environment for which Putney is known. Washington University in St. Louis She was then appointed to her current role as Junior School Deputy Head (Pastoral) in September 2017. Im constantly amazed at how talented The Putney School students and faculty are. When not teaching, you can find me riding my bike around town, baking bread, and listening to sad old country songs. Email: msardinas@putneyschool.org The you-never-know-what-the-day-will-bring nature of maintaining The Putney Schools buildings and grounds has proved to be a rewarding change and a pan of the beautiful vistas all around campus is sufficient to alleviate the stress from most any day. Meet the Headmistress Technology Department, Phone: 802-387-8585 Departments: The school motto is fortiter et recte, which means "boldly and rightly". B.S. Being new here, my days are full of surprises. Alumni & Development, B.A. Health Services, Phone: 802-387-6253 Email: hjohnson@putneyschool.org Departments: Department Heads, My sisters children graduated from here, and I was very impressed to discover Putneys progressive teaching approaches when I visited the campus for their dance recitals, art shows, and graduations. She began her teaching career in 2004 at another GDST school, Croydon High, having previously worked in finance. Daycare, Phone: 802-387-6238 Email: kknopp@putneyschool.org Miss Franks is a trained Paws b mindfulness teacher, and she is an accredited member of the Positive Schools Programme. Email: rhockertlotz@putneyschool.org Shanta Lees photojournalism and art criticisms have been featured on Vermont Public Radio (VPR.org) and her investigative reporting has been in The Commons weekly newspaper covering Windham County, VT. Shanta Lee is the 2020 recipient of the Arthur Williams Award for Meritorious Service to the Arts and 2020 and named as Diode Editions full-length book contest winner for her June 2021 debut poetry compilation, GHETTOCLAUSTROPHOBIA: Dreamin of Mama While Trying to Speak Woman in Woke Tongues which has received an honorable mention for the Sheila Margaret Motton prize and has been reviewed by the Poetry Foundation (written by Ryo Yamaguchi) and Seven Days (written by Skye Jackson). She went on to gain a PGCE in modern languages from Kingston University and is currently nearing the end of her studies for an MEd from the University of Buckingham. It all starts here. Athletic Department, Adjunct Faculty, putneyschool.org (802) 387-6232 418 HOUGHTON BROOK RD PUTNEY, VT 05346 Request Info About The Putney School. It can happen for you. M.S. I was a late bloomer as a reader, but it is one of my favorite pastimes now along with cooking and gardening. I live with my lovely wife and wonderful daughter in Westminster West. Soy de Mxico. Our team is an eclectic group with divergent backgrounds and histories. More about why I create/artist statement: I love extending an invitation into my world and passions through my photography, poetry, and prose. Email: mdoran@putneyschool.org Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury, Phone: 802-387-7328 Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Phone: 802-387-6260 05/11/2021 03:46. This place is filled with love, caring, synergy and creative energy. Email: csilver@putneyschool.org Mrs Heidi Armstrong Head of Senior School Phoebe Bradley Deputy Head Academic Mrs Pippa Gilbert Deputy Head Academic Dr Jane Brandon Deputy Head Co-curricular and Outreach Mr James Mutton Deputy Head Digital Innovation and Curriculum Ms Ella Barden Deputy Head Wellbeing Ms Kate Molan Director of Sixth Form Junior School Mrs Pippa Page-Roberts My goal in all courses is to help students pursue the big questions that matter to them. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn from all within the Putney community, to collaboratively lift up and support Putney into the future. B.A. PHS SPORTS HOODIE 40.80 Select options. What an exciting time it is! I grew up in Seattle, Washington, and learned to love hiking, skiing, climbing and being outdoors even in the rain. Departments: Junior school: Johnson, Fonteyn, Kingsley and Nightingale, Hepburn (Blue), Ferrier (Yellow) Burton (Green) Stark (Red) English Department, Phone: 802-387-6230 PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL. View Grace Putney's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Athletic Department, Putney High School's headmistress said it was the death of Sarah Everard in March 2021 that triggered the change By Janet Eastham 29 August 2021 7:31pm A top private school for girls in. What keeps me here at Putney is the idea of learning new things and the possibility of implementing projects. The brain is a highly dynamic organ and I am fascinated by the neuroscience of learning. You'll come away from your visit with a clearer idea of what life is like here, and you'll never know all the different things that high school can be until you've seen Putney in action. Our students flourish with the freedom they have here. learning. Average Interview. Im also one of the New Boys dorm heads, and member of the Sustainability Squad. M.F.A. Middlebury College Email: bjewel@putneyschool.org SW1E 5DH. From life in the Stone Age to Green Screen Technology. Maitrise d'Anglais, Bordeaux University, France, Phone: 802-387-6233 Email: jbarrengos@putneyschool.org Every year I found myself more and more drawn to the place and the people. Columbia University Departments: However, during urgent events, visit www.sd43.bc.ca to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. In his spare time, John loves racing bicycles and does yoga and skiing to help stay fit. I have also taught a number of colored clay workshops at craft centers around the northeast where I have had the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for the unusual and exciting technique involving working with colored clays. Mount Holyoke College in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language from Universidad Internacional UNINTER in Cuernavaca, Mxico, and I also earned a Masters in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Cleveland State University. Nikolas B on Google (March 8, 2020, 1:17 am) school good. For more than 75 years, The Putney School has been at the forefront of the progressive school movement. Ever keen to try something new, his recent projects include programmingdrones in Year 9 Computinganddesigning a robotics table for his Year 7 Robotics club. Each individual is seen, heard, valued and challenged to be his or her best self. The Trustees of the school are the Trustees of the GDST, details of whom can be found onthis pageof the GDST website. B.F.A. Plant Staff. Alumni & Development. Email: kyannatos@putneyschool.org At Putney its normal to be so multi-faceted. I believe that experience is the best teacher. Email: jtribuna@putneyschool.org Email: KBaldwin@putneyschool.org Vermont College of Fine Arts, Phone: I have a BS in Forest Engineering from SUNY ESF and an MS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Water Resources Engineering and a certification in Fish Passage Engineering from UMass Amherst. Departments: It feels fulfilling to be on this path of uplifting philanthropy in service to The Putney School. Departments: I entered a more traditional classroom as math and science faculty at North Country School. She has clear passion and drive for how children learn, and she embodies the Putney High ethos of academic excellence alongside outstanding pastoral care. Email: cstickney@putneyschool.org She is very good at art (and has offers elsewhere with art scholarships; none of the above schools offer art scholarships at 11+) and dance, quite musical, but not massively sporty or into acting / drama. English Department. Photo from our 'Click Photography' club. Python becomes a modern language for Putneys next generation of digital nomads. Department Heads, M.A.T. Putneys commitment to finding joy in the natural world, in hard work and in the creative process brought me here and keep me here. School for International Training, Phone: 802-387-6233 After helping roommates, friends and neighbors with their math homework, I realized that I needed to become a math teacher. Email: KWhite@putneyschool.org Everyone here, students and adults alike, wants you to to succeed. Administration, The captivating green mountains and the people brought me here, along with the farm to table attitude and the organic thought process brings a real community feeling. I love learning about people and hearing their truths. The Putney school offers a wonderful mix of art and academics all while in a gorgeous setting. Director of Theater and Director of Evening Arts, BS New York University I love literature as much as I love exploring other places and languages (after all, its more or less the same thing!) Departments: Art Department, Achievements, General, Headline, In the Press, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, Sports, General, Headline, In the Press, Junior School, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, Suzie Longstaff, Community, Guests, Headline, News, Partnerships, Senior School, Sixth Form, STEM, Achievements, Celebration, General, Headline, Performance, Senior School, Achievements, Headline, In the Press, Senior School, Sixth Form, Arts, General, Headline, In the Press, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, STEM, Suzie Longstaff. Daycare. Tufts University Putney High School is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a union of 26 schools with 19,500 students and 3,500 staff. I came to Putney as a teaching intern out of grad school for civil engineering. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Phone: Email: tellis@putneyschool.org We respec ully acknowledge that we live and learn on the unceded core tradi onal territory of the kikm (Kwikwetlem) First Na on, which lies within the shared territories of the Sllwta . I was born in Seattle and lived in the Northwest most of my life. Youre not going to be judged. I grew up in Stockholm, Sweden and Putney is the first workplacethat parallelsmy love and philosophies around the natural world, a holistic lifestyle, and adventure, much like my upbringing. In 2004 I set up my own studio in my home in West Brattleboro where I currently do my clay work. I was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts and spent my college years in the Pioneer Valley around Amherst. Art Department, B.A. Business Office, Phone: Phone: 802-387-6220 What has been lost that cannot be recovered? Every day in my job is different, I am constantly moving around campus, working with faculty, staff, and students. Email: hnorwood@putneyschool.org Dr Brandon is committed and passionate about offering a broad range of co-curricular experiences to our pupils and also developing meaningful connections with our local community and beyond. University of Montana Her clinical interests include adolescent anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches. Im chipping away at life goal to ride my bike 50 miles in all 50 states and hike all 115 peaks above 4,000 ft in the northeast. I have been seen in local productions with Main Street Arts and the Wild Goose Players. Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phone: 802-710-7006 M.Ed. I have spent time working with music, design, nature, policy, and governance. Phone: Ed. John has 30 years of experience working with teens in a variety of settings, including hospitals, communities, and Schools. Putney High School is an independent all-girls day school in Putney, London. Soy profesor de Espaol. After studying educational leadership with the Klingenstein Center (Teachers College Columbia University) last year, I just arrived at Putney eager to learn and teach alongside curious students and knowledgeable faculty. I loved working with students at Michigan State, a massive university where I taught lecture classes with 100 kids, but I wanted more time to work with more closely with students, so I thought about working at a boarding school. We offer places to students with agile minds who we believe will flourish at our school and make the most of the many opportunities on offer. I stay because I continue to feel connected to all of those things. Departments: Administration, You get from it what you give.. She began her teaching career as Head of Academic Music at St Marys Ascot in 2008, quickly progressing to Assistant Head of Sixth Form. Administration, Math Department, Plant Staff. Find out more about our admissions process at 4+, 11+ and 16+. Departments: To contact our admissions office: (802) 387-6201; acunningham@putneyschool.org. Email: rolivan@putneyschool.org Read More > Often referred to as simply Putney, [1] the school admits students from the ages 4-18. Departments: Support Staff Interview. Most importantly, students here are encouraged to develop genuine agency. Summer Programs, Phone: Before working at Putney, I would visit once a year as a college admissions counselor. Find out more about our admissions process at 4+, 11+ and 16+. Daycare, Phone: 802-387-6213 Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Putney High School, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. Departments: Marlboro College, Phone: 802-387-6247 Putney believes in community and, therefore, every member of the community. MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Phone: 802-387-6268 Miss Isobel Franks joined Putney High Junior School in January 2012 as a Year 5 Class Teacher, before being promoted to Pastoral Tutor and then KS2 Coordinator. Previously Mrs Gilbert worked at Priory C of E School, Dorking and received her SCITT PGCE from George Abbott School. Putney embraces and celebrates students varied interests and diversity of learning styles, which I really appreciate. The co-curricular offer at Putney High School is as unique as each of our pupils. Email: mogden@putneyschool.org Boarding High School NAIS Member Private TABS Member Vermont Applying Application Deadline January 15 Application Fee $25 Interview Required Yes Required/Recommended Tests How to Apply Visit Campus Learn More Tuition Yearly Tuition Email: jbuser@putneyschool.org He works health services department as a counselor. Departments: The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. Im continually surprised by the incredibly cool work I get to do with students. Her main role at Putney is to offer opportunities for our pupils to flourish both inside and outside the classroom and to feel genuinely connected with our local community. Science Department. Email: mkeim@putneyschool.org Music Department. I now work in a place where I can, and must, do them all. Putney is a place deeply connected to the land and to making human connections. Departments: Departments: Improving waste management systems is one of my main interests. Departments: Often referred to as simply Putney,[1] the school admits students from the ages 418. I was raised on a family farm in Saxtons River, and came to teaching mid-career. Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Phone: 802-387-6264 bCRE-Pro Blackbaud University What is forgotten to human memory that should be reclaimed? Our Head Student Team play an essential role in the running of the school. The community at The Putney School feels like a large, extended family, with all the ups and downs, joys and sorrows that one would find in any large family. Founded in 1893 it is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a union of 26 schools with 19,500 students and 3,500 staff. Im a chemical engineer from Instituto Tecnolgico de Zacatepec in Mexico. "A down to earth and real world schoolthis school has caught the tide and is beginning to set the pace." The Good Schools Guide Putney pupils are spirited, vibrant and learn to think for themselves, but they also know how to have fun, and most importantly, to really enjoy their time at school. University of Central Florida Over the last fourteen years, Mr Miller has worked in both the state and independent sectors (co-ed and single sex) in the UK and internationally, including seven years at the British School of Tokyo, Japan. Departments: Email: jdanielski-chatal@putneyschool.org With a unique combination of academic rigour and a truly broad education, we will help your daughter to prepare for a future filled with promise. The Headmistress of Putney High is Mrs Suzie Longstaff. Then I came to Putney for round one: (1999-2001), followed by graduate school in quantitative ecology and then by four years in the energy industry. Email: mlampriere@putneyschool.org She is committed to instilling a love and aptitude of learning in all pupils in an environment which nurtures and stimulates intellectual curiosity, creativity and innovation. Miss Franks has a particular interest in wellbeing and the social and emotional aspects of learning. With a unique combination of academic rigour and a truly broad education, we will help your daughter to prepare for a future filled with promise. Department Heads, Ever keen to try something new, his recent projects include programming. History, Phone: 802-387-6234 At Putney, we believe that students learn best by doing, and this holds true for prospective students as well. To achieve this, our students partake in a variety of leadership and decision-making roles, work on our 500-acre farm, participate in sports, apprentice with local artisans, and express themselves through the performing arts. The head of the Junior School is Pippa Daverson. Agency is at the heart of happiness, so helping students authorize their own learning is joyful. Williams College I came to The Putney School by chance, but the strength of the community has kept me here for nearly 20 years. Communications, Phone: William Smith College 1. My most recent obsession is the Boston Bruins and NHL hockey. Phone: Keep Dorm Liaison, B.A. Meredith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. On average, in the junior . All Rights Reserved, This website stores cookies on your computer. Im proud to give a strong voice to our students from underrepresented and minority groups. Departments: Director of Elm Lea Child Care and Early Childhood Educator, Phone: 802-387-8585 M.A. After many years working in environmental consulting, mountain resort planning and permitting, and property management, it was time to put life behind a desk aside and take on a new challenge. I am thrilled to have a chance to add my voice to the Putney community along with my son. Departments: We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Email: melliott@putneyschool.org Whatever it is, I dont scare my students, I make them laugh and they learn without fear of judgement. Cultivate your love of learning and achieve your academic goals. She will learn the skills to question, to work hard and to gain the emotional resilience to know her own worth. Miami International School of Art & Design, Phone: 802-387-7335 Departments: Putney somehow manages to brilliantly balance progressive thought, meaningful action, community intention and artistic celebration. Email: hflower@putneyschool.org Plant Staff, History Teacher, Long Fall Coordinator, and Rowing Coach, B.A. Departments: Bullying: You are not genuinely valued as a teacher. Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and broad education for bright girls aged 4 18. University of South Carolina, Phone: 802-387-7324 Dean of Students Office, Math and Science Teacher In my free time, I have an interest in literature and philosophy which I pursue as a hobby and have also been known to swing a ping-pong paddle from time to time. Athletic Department, Head of Progress and Reporting. In 1983, I co-founded the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potters collective in Brattleboro, Vt. Academically high-achieving, rounded and responsible, Putney is as down-to earth as it is dynamic. It is well-served by buses, the 93, 14, 39 and 85. Putney High School is all of that and more We are high-achieving and down-to-earth and offer an academic and broad curriculum with a very modern edge. Email: OIselin@putneyschool.org Email: mdoherty@putneyschool.org Antioch University New England, Phone: 802-387-6248 It is a place for young people to nurture their spirits as well as their minds. 802-387-6277 (fax) Email: jtevolini@putneyschool.org During the Summer of 2018, Miss Franks travelled to India to work as a volunteer coach and advisor for the Limited Resources Teacher Training programme, working alongside local teachers to share best practice and innovative ideas. Departments: Email: redgeworth@theputneyschool.org Ive spent my life looking for community and trying to build it; it brought me here as a student and it keeps me here as a teacher. [clarification needed] In 2018 the school acquired a rowing boathouse on the Putney Embankment, becoming the first ever all girls boathouse on the Thames.[4][5][6]. Email: tgreenidge@putneyschool.org Email: grosenberg@putneyschool.org Email: sdunbar@putneyschool.org Departments: Im a former dairy farmer, bicycle frame builder, art restorer and jewelry maker. M.S. Find out more about Putney High School Sixth Form. Departments: Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, A.L.B. University of Minnesota, Phone: 802-387-6273 With sustainability, community building, and diversity woven into the fabric of our life here at Putney, students develop a well-rounded view of the world and the skills needed to thrive in itand shape it. Departments: My old advisor from Putney helped me get a taste of classroom instruction, and after deciding that it was a good fit I completed my MA in Marlboro Colleges Teaching for Social Justice program. Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Farm Staff, B.A. I returned to Putney in 2012. Head of School's Office, Phone: (802) 387-6261 Email: GKessler@putneyschool.org Dr Brandons first degree is from Kings College London, where she studied Musicology. Phone: 802-387-7320 Email: jmaiocco@putneyschool.org She quickly grew to become Gifted & Talented Coordinator, before taking on the role of Director of Research, Learning and Outreach in 2018. School Sport Magazine has named Putney High as one of the UK's top 5 schools for sport. M.F.A. MA New York University Academic Office, Learn more about the leadership opportunities available to our students. Email: CHodgman@putneyschool.org Teachers College, Columbia University Fees at Putney High. Math Department. Mrs Longstaff is married with twin daughters, who are pupils in the Junior School. Email: awhite@putneyschool.org Departments: My wife and I moved onto campus in the fall of 2015, and we now live in the same dorm as I did when I first arrived here as a 16-year-old student. M.S. Fill out an inquiry form to get started, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. Phone: 802-387-4730 Departments: . Departments: B.A. I am an exception. Old Boys Dorm Faculty, Phone: The art curriculum has shown me that there are other important things to society, and to learning about each other, and to life in general, because, through art, people express how they feel or express what they see.