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. It is strong at sports, especially rowing, lacrosse, netball and athletics. Keene State College Im a Michigander who has happily relocated to the welcoming hills of southern Vermont. Departments: We all believe deeply in the value of progressive education and enjoy seeing its positive impact for Putney students every day. 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. M.Ed. Bursaries (financial assistance) are available to girls in Year 7 and beyond and typical range between 30% and 100% of school fees. Mount Holyoke College Putney High School is an independent all-girls day school in Putney, London. Teaching takes place by doing, everyone works to set a good example for themselves and for others around them. 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. 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. People are really passionate about the school. Athletic Department, Im constantly amazed at how talented The Putney School students and faculty are. Shanta Lee has an MFA in Creative Non-Fiction and Poetry at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She teaches the Opening Minds programme in the Junior School, which aims to enable the girls to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, of others and of their place in the world. [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]. The Putney students and alumni give me many things to love about my work, and because they are always changing and growing and asking good questions, they keep that work interesting and engaging, for which Im very grateful. Union Institute and University, Phone: 802-387-6226 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. Email: mderouault@putneyschool.org Washington University in St. Louis Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, A.L.B. Girls here discover new passions all the time, and are not put into boxes for their entire school careers. She previously taught at Rochester Grammar School as Second in Department. Here we know there is no average learner, there is no normal. A previous Putney chapter included teaching dance, heading the arts department, and directing the evening arts program. Mrs Gilbert joined Putney High School in September 2015 as a Religious Studies teacher. After completing her undergraduate degree she worked at JP Morgan Investment Bank for five years before embarking on her true passion for teaching and education with a PGCE in Secondary Science from University of Roehampton. She is a governor at two very different schools, Parsons Green Prep in Fulham and Sherwood Park School in Beddington, a maintained school for the severely disabled. Soy profesor de Espaol. Plant Staff. Departments: Its like youre free. We see the joy that comes from meaningful inquiry and meaningful work. I am excited to share my love of theater with the students here at Putney. SW1E 5DH. Putney is a place deeply connected to the land and to making human connections. Teachers often think that elsewhere, but its great to see it as a driving force in the institution. Outside of the classroom, Im likely to be found riding a bike, running a trail or skiing in the backcountry. Mr Miller has also been awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Leadership and Management from the University of London. Putney is a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy and creativity in teaching, and this character shapes the learning of our pupils. George Eliot lived for a time in Holly Lodge, Southfields, a house within walking distance of the Putney High School site. Email: afrye@putneyschool.org Summer Programs, Phone: designing a robotics table for his Year 7 Robotics club. 'Academic with a very modern edge', Putney High is renowned for its excellent results and leavers' destinations. Science Department. Vermont College of Fine Arts, Phone: Support Staff Interview. Its happening all over campus. Administration, 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. Departments: In 2004 I set up my own studio in my home in West Brattleboro where I currently do my clay work. I came to The Putney School by chance, but the strength of the community has kept me here for nearly 20 years. Im proud to say that my experiences in life have been amazingly embraced years and years of Putney students. Often referred to as simply Putney,[1] the school admits students from the ages 4-18. 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. M.L.I.S. Fees at Putney High. I stay because I continue to feel connected to all of those things. Departments: All Rights Reserved, This website stores cookies on your computer. 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). Library Department, 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. Formerly, there were four houses, Argyll, Cromwell, Fairfax and Pitt then there were three school houses Austen, Bronte and Eliot, named after well-known female authors, all of whom felt that their sex gave them a disadvantage and used pseudonyms when writing. J.D. Email: cfairchild@putneyschool.org Since earning her Masters of Social Work in 2006, she has practiced in a variety of settings, including therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment programs, outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, and in a therapeutic independent day school. Find out more about our admissions process at 4+, 11+ and 16+. Academic Office, Email: pstickney@putneyschool.org Williams College William, Hercules (our Great Dane), and I will be on campus for the first time this fall term. Email: cowensby@putneyschool.org Departments: Phone: Its not rocket science. 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. M.A. Home / SCHOOLS / PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL. What has been lost that cannot be recovered? Latin Dance Evening Instructor College Counseling. Dartmouth College Departments: Email: tgangle@putneyschool.org Email: jdesmaisons@putneyschool.org The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. M.A.T. Email: kmccorvy@putneyschool.org Department Heads, At Putney, those who can, teach, and they do it with enthusiasm. I have spent time working with music, design, nature, policy, and governance. What can we learn from the past to lead just lives? Alumni & Development. Its so amazingly awesome to teach and create curriculum and work with students in surprising and super interesting ways. I have been seen in local productions with Main Street Arts and the Wild Goose Players. Every day in my job is different, I am constantly moving around campus, working with faculty, staff, and students. Registrar Office, Phone: 802-387-6063 Putney High School is all of that and more. The Headmistress of Putney High is Mrs Suzie Longstaff. Columbia University 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. Departments: From inspirational talks and musical performances, to careers fairs, drama productions and prizegiving. Me llamo Abelardo Almazn-Vzquez. In my sophomore year of high school I came to Putney as a boarding student. As the seasons change each year I am inspired by this wonderful and natural setting. In 1983, I co-founded the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potters collective in Brattleboro, Vt. Departments: Email: rhockertlotz@putneyschool.org After that, I traveled and studied in Central America for a year before landing in Istanbul where I taught in a bilingual Turkish school for a while. She joined Putney High School in 2009 as Head of Sixth Form before becoming Deputy Head (Academic) and Acting Head in September 2014. Junior school: Johnson, Fonteyn, Kingsley and Nightingale, Hepburn (Blue), Ferrier (Yellow) Burton (Green) Stark (Red) Departments: We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Old Boys Dorm Faculty, Phone: I teach math because the experience of watching someone use their brain to figure something out is one of the most beautiful things in the world, and I dont mean beautiful in a metaphorical way, but in the most concrete sense. in Environmental Studies in 2009. Departments: Departments: Along with my husband and 13-year-old son, we spend a lot of time cheering our team! I coach the Boys Soccer team, and I teach Latin Dance (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia). Email: jbarrengos@putneyschool.org Before joining the teaching profession, Mrs Longstaff had a successful rowing career with highlights including coxing the GB Womens VIII at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 and Goldie in the 1997 and 98 Boat races. Email: hschmidt@putneyschool.org The school is situated on Putney Hill, a short walk from East Putney tube station (District Line) and Putney mainline station (Waterloo- Hounslow/Teddington/Windsor/Weybridge). 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. University of Massachusetts, Amherst 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. Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phone: 802-710-7006 I have been involved in music my entire life and have worked in classical and jazz, in concert and recording, performing as well as mixing and engineering, and the whole time I have been actively teaching and in education. She has recently become an ISI Inspector and is on the governing board of two local schools. Application. Previously Mrs Gilbert worked at Priory C of E School, Dorking and received her SCITT PGCE from George Abbott School. Phone: 802-387-6230 Director of Elm Lea Child Care and Early Childhood Educator, Phone: 802-387-8585 Email: lstewart@putneyschool.org 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. And no place synthesizes and distills the ethos and practice of what drew me here quite like The Putney School. B.A. In her spare time, Miss Franks enjoys dress making and she endures running! Parent Apr 12 2018 I am thrilled to have a chance to add my voice to the Putney community along with my son. Email: grosenberg@putneyschool.org Putneys commitment to finding joy in the natural world, in hard work and in the creative process brought me here and keep me here. Her contributing work on an investigative journalism piece for The Commons received several New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) awards for her journalism work. Admission Office, 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. Email: toyewole@putneyschool.org MA New York University M.Ed. Daycare, Phone: 802-387-6238 Alumni & Development. Email: sharkins@putneyschool.org Keep Dorm Liaison, B.A. Departments: It is well-served by buses, the 93, 14, 39 and 85. 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. Email: tellis@putneyschool.org UCLA I knew as soon as I discovered Putney that I wanted to work here: its the natural beauty of the place, the authenticity of the people, the combination of idealism and dirty fingernails of its educational vision. Agency is at the heart of happiness, so helping students authorize their own learning is joyful. Departments: Read More > Head of Staff Development & Partnerships. GCSE Results 2022 - A record-breaking year! Departments: The constant opportunities to reinvent myself as a human being keep me here. World Languages. Email: nhoskins@putneyschool.org The independent residential high school has 110 employees, ranging from the head of school to gardener, from teachers to maintenance staff; it also includes a couple of farmers, as well as fundraising professionals. Phone: 802-387-6221 I am interested in how to cultivate both creativity and critical thinking as students find their authority as learners. I graduated from Putney School, and when I was ready to teach, I knew I didnt want to teach anywhere else. I came into school nursing about 7 years ago after a decade of hospital nursing. Putney high is a 3mile heavy traffic (25 mins drive each way) but feels right from ethos and academic rigour. Departments: Plant Staff, History Teacher, Long Fall Coordinator, and Rowing Coach, B.A. 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. I have mostly focused on American history, but I am always pushing myself to learn about other areas and topics. I returned to Putney in 2012. She has clear passion and drive for how children learn, and she embodies the Putney High ethos of academic excellence alongside outstanding pastoral care. Previous chapters have also included being director of the arts at another independent school, teaching dance in a multitude of settings (from colleges to community centers), as well choreographing and performing nationally and internationally. I hold a B.A. M. Columbia University Teachers College The head of the Junior School is Pippa Daverson. Dining Services, B.A. Email: mroussi@putneyschool.org I am also continually inspired by the creativity of the students. Email: aalmazan-vazquez@putneyschool.org Departments: World Languages. Email: lhodgman@putneyschool.org Harvard University Other Programs. We use this information in order to improve and customise your browsing experience and for analytics and metrics about our visitors both on this website and other media. Thank you. 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. M.A. Email: dobrien@putneyschool.org Its incredible how much you can grow and learn with every class. He then completed his Primary School PGCE at York St John College, York. Technology Department. Admission Office, Phone: After helping roommates, friends and neighbors with their math homework, I realized that I needed to become a math teacher. Ive been at The Putney School since 2009 leading the Library and Technology programs, teaching the junior year Writing and Research class and sophomore world history, coordinating the ninth-grade seminar, and overseeing the Pond Hockey afternoon activity. Archbishop Carney Secondary School (ACRSS, commonly referred to as Carney) is a private Roman Catholic independent secondary school in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.It is under charge of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver and is the newest Roman Catholic high school in the Lower Mainland with just under 600 registered students for the fall semester of September 2013. English Department. When not teaching, you can find me riding my bike around town, baking bread, and listening to sad old country songs. Email: lrichard@putneyschool.org 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). Protest has turned to action at Putney High School, The Addams Family - A Year 12/13 Production, Product Marketing Manager at Google - PIE Talk. I teach at Putney because here I have the opportunity to teach math the best way I know how, rather than the way everyone does it. 802-387-2305 Mrs Bradley obtained a degree in History from New College, Oxford. Phone: 802-387-6244 I grew up in New Jersey and Israel. I enjoy the contrasts between the finite world of agriculture and the infinite opportunities in the classroom. Johnson (Blue) Fonteyn (Green) Kingsley (yellow) Nightingale (red), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 22:32. Email: glee@putneyschool.org Email: jsmith@putneyschool.org My students say, it just makes sense when you explain it.. Email: kfealstaub@putneyschool.org For more than 75 years, The Putney School has been at the forefront of the progressive school movement. 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. Temple University A place like this truly values what one has to offer. I then returned to North Carolina and worked for almost a decade with youth leadership projects for a social justice organization and then made a career change into university research. Spelman College, Phone: Departments: Music at Putney High School 1993 Magazine Staff List 1999 Magazine STAFF LIST 2000 Magazine MUSIC REPORT 1989 Magazine . In 2010 she was appointed head of sixth form, when she also became part of the senior leadership team. While pursuing my graduate degree in counseling, I realized that I was much more interested in working directly with teenagers on the high school side. Scholantis Web Edition - Powerful Solutions for Schools Mrs Longstaff is married with twin daughters, who are pupils in the Junior School. Oberlin College Departments: I have worked with students who learn differently for almost thirty years. A.S. Northwestern CT Community College M.A. B.A. College Counseling. Miss Franks has a particular interest in wellbeing and the social and emotional aspects of learning. The Putney School 418 Houghton Brook Road Putney, Vermont 05346 802.387.5566 info@putneyschool.org Adolescence is a critical stage of brain development. Im a former dairy farmer, bicycle frame builder, art restorer and jewelry maker. 802-387-6277 (fax) Email: CHodgman@putneyschool.org MrsGilbert has earned national renown for the quality of her teaching, as a finalist and silver award winner at the Pearson National Teaching Awards in 2019, as well aswinning the GDST Action Research Project of the year and presenting at the Festival of Education. Email: bquarrier@putneyschool.org B.F.A. Temple University, Phone: 802-387-6253 M.M. The Chair of the Trustees, Juliet Humphries, can be contacted via Alison Smith at the GDST office a.smith@wes.gdst.net or at GDST, 10 Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH, Cheryl Giovannoni Chief Executive Officer 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. University of Montana For us, wellbeing is key to everything, from innovative Biophilic Classroom design to our Breathe environmental programme. The Putney School is a co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 By Carmelita Hinton. Marlboro College, Phone: 802-387-6247 Departments: After starting a family, I worked as an associate director in college admissions for ten years. & B.A. Summer Programs, Phone: 802-387-7321 Science Department. Phone: Teachers College, Columbia University I have two children who are both students at Putney. In addition to his teaching qualifications, Mr Miller is also a qualified Paws b mindfulness teacher and has a passion for ensuring that the academic rigour of the school is balanced by its pastoral approach. I feel so fortunate to have a unique hand in documenting what goes on at the school from day-to-day. I grew up in New England and after spending some time away in Baltimore and Los Angeles, I was happy to return. Dean of Students Office, Phone: 802-387-6272 Outside of school, Mr Miller is keen to take on new challenges, one such highlight was his successful completion of the Virgin London Marathon for the Make-a-Wish charity in 2018. Email: melliott@putneyschool.org Phone: For Ms Barden working with the Sixth Form is an incredible privilege. Email: ejohnson@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. Email: lholmes@putneyschool.org This experience has lead her to her current position, Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning. 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. After working as a technical writer for an electronics company, I spent twelve years in Maine, first working as a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow for the Maine Folklife Center doing audio preservation, folklore and oral history work, and then as a Librarian and Technology Director at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. University of Washington, Seattle After a few years of coordinating and assisting research at UNC Chapel Hill, I decided to go back to my loving roots: working with youth! What keeps me here is the authentic, creative, forward-thinking, and joyful nature of all that happens in this community. Email: mreuter@putneyschool.org I live with my lovely wife and wonderful daughter in Westminster West. For me, I consider every day Work Day. She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Education. Phone: 802-387-6243 Additionally, Ive known about The Putney School for all of the years that I have lived in Southern Vermont and Ive had nothing but deep admiration for the model and level of education here!. 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. Dr Jane Brandon joined Putney High School in 2012 as Director of Co-curricular Activities and is now stepping into the role of Deputy Head Co-curricular and Outreach. I am continually surprised by the down to earth traditions of Putney. I entered a more traditional classroom as math and science faculty at North Country School. 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. Department Heads, Center for Teaching & Learning. Ms Ella Barden joined Putney High School in September 2018 as Director of Sixth Form. Departments: As someone who has attended and worked in schools most of my life, I have been intrigued by the progressive education model of Putney and the important role that the students play in running the school and making decisions about their education. I was born and raised in Honduras, Central America. Marlboro College, Phone: 802-387-6231 learning. Email: rsmith@putneyschool.org Center for Teaching & Learning, B.A. Im also one of the New Boys dorm heads, and member of the Sustainability Squad. The school has strong links with Thames Rowing Club. From intellectual challenge to innovation, and great fun along the way, find out what lies in store at senior school. Email: kchampney@putneyschool.org Like the startling quality of the beautiful Vermont sky, I am often delighted and surprised when I run into this generous reality again and again. Departments: