Campus Voices
Each month, The Link visits each of BB&N's campuses to hear directly from directors or teachers about what's on their minds. We share their letters below.
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Lower School
Jenny Weymouth
When students are given the chance to use what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to the world around them, real learning takes place. From Upper School students at BB&N to our youngest students at the Lower School, serving our community brings us together and makes us stronger. This fall, during our environmental unit, 42 fourth graders joined forces with their peers at the Park School and the Shady Hill School for the Tree-O Catalog Canceling Challenge.... More
Middle School
Beth Brooks
When I first arrived at BB&N, I wondered if the location of our school library at the back of the building would impact how often our students use it. As time has passed, I am delighted that our newly renovated space has become a popular hangout for students who enjoy a good read or use computers to catch up on their work. Not so long ago, Mary Dolbear, MS director, came into the library and asked, “What can we do to improve the feng shui of this space?”... More
Upper School
Leah Cataldo, Ph.D.
The beauty of science is that at its core, it challenges individuals to understand what is known and to reach beyond that knowledge through inquiry and experimentation. While Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the foundation of a comprehensive science curriculum, BB&N’s Current Topics and Research in Science and Technology course provides an opportunity for students to deeply explore topics of unique interest to them and to experience firsthand how science is practiced in both university and industry settings.... More
All School
Kim Gold
Since my arrival in September, I have had the opportunity to engage in some wonderful conversations with many of our families on all three campuses. I have enjoyed discussing a wide range of topics including child development, academic skills, organizational strategies, and learning disabilities. These conversations are mostly focused on learning; however, there are some questions which seem to be asked more regularly than others.... More