Category Archives: Video
Boarding School Senior Finalist in Classical Singer Competition
Sam Grandaw (Verde Valley School ’12) has advanced to the national finals of the Classical Singer 2012 Competition. Grandaw will travel to Chicago for the final rounds in May having secured his invitation to Chicago through an audition Arizona State. Take … Continue reading
Teaching at a Boarding School
Andy Gill, Verde Valley School International Baccalaureate Coordinator and biology teacher, talks about the personal and professional experiences that brought him to VVS. The VVS community brings and binds together students, teachers, and perspectives from around the world. Gill appreciates … Continue reading
We Love Athenian School- in Indonesian
Athenian Indonesian students and one of their teachers take a few minutes to share in English and Indonesan- the Athenian experiences that they like best. Indonesian students make up just one part of Athenian’s commitment to teach and practice the art of … Continue reading
Three Things Families Should Know About Stevenson School
Stevenson School admission director, Tom Sheppard, shares three insights into the approaches that encourage Stevenson students to practice an active and engaged life. Personal responsibility functions as a crux of the Stevenson experience. Students work from the mandate; “you are … Continue reading
Cate School’s Objectives Based Curriculum
Cate School, admission director, Charlotte Brownlee introduces Cate’s objectives based curriculum. The curriculum rests on clear expectations for students and teachers. All classes are built around five core concepts, curiosity determination, compassion, knowledge, and communication. Students work through a concious … Continue reading
Three Things You Need to Know About Villanova Preparatory School
Tyler Hart, Villanova Preparatory School, admission director speaks to the Augustinian ideals that guide the Villanova Prep experience. One of only nine Augustinian schools in North America, Villanova Prep lives and learns out of the Augustinian ideals of love, truth, and … Continue reading
Three Unique Things You Need to Know About Canyonville Christian Academy
Noel Schaak, assistant headmaster, Canyonville Christian Academy talks about the role mentoring and character development play in the Canyonville experience. In Canyoneville’s small school setting (100-120 students), faculty and students develop healthy, personal relationships giving students the adult guidance and … Continue reading
SNL’s Fred Armisen Addresses Oregon Episcopal Graduation
Portlandia star and Saturday Night Live cast member, Fred Armisen gave Oregon Episcopal School‘s graduation address this past Friday. Recognizing Armisen’s popular television show, “Portlandia,” “Graduating seniors all put bird pins on their caps and gowns and wore black plastic … Continue reading
Three Things to Know About Oregon Episcopal School
Bonnie Brennan, Oregon Episcopal School‘s director of residential life shares her “Three Things to Know About Oregon Episcopal School.” Brennan sees special opportunities and relationships in Oregon Episcopal’s small tightly knit community. The school’s physical location offers a special combination … Continue reading
A Lighthearted Look at Lowell Whiteman School Day 2011
Each spring Lowell Whiteman School students and faculty spend a day working in the Steamboat and Routt County community. The group featured in this video is working to spruce-up the Yampa River State Park for the coming season.
