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Mary Dolbear, Middle School DirectorNew growth is common on Sparks Street and at the Middle School; we work together to create an environment to nurture our students’ curiosity and passion to explore the world around them. We want our students to push themselves in new, exciting and unfamiliar ways. More
Chris Dwyer, Arts Department ChairUntil a few years ago I was happy to split my time between teaching piano students, coaching chamber music groups, and giving concerts as a solo pianist or in various ensembles. When the opportunity was presented to me to become the head of the BB&N Middle School Arts Department, at first I didn’t know what to say.... More
Bill Rogers, History Department ChairYears ago, I spoke to a group of education students at Harvard, and they asked me the inevitable, “What in your background has helped you most in your teaching?” “Drama and psychology,” I told them, “no question.”... More
Richard Chang, Mathematics TeacherIn preparation for the latest Middle School Campus Voice, I was asked to “write a short piece talking about whatever seems relevant.” So, here are 3.1415926… influences relevant to my teaching career.... More
Stefanie Haug, CounselorHi, my name is Stefanie Haug. I joined the BB&N community as the Middle School Counselor in September. I’m excited about the number of ways I can support student and faculty. I am available to meet with students one-on-one and in groups in my office oasis in the Carriage House. This year I am an Advisor and homeroom co-leader of a seventh grade group of students.... More
Mary Dolbear, Middle School DirectorThe beginning of September is technically still summer, and yet, we all collectively quickly, and suddenly, switch gears into “back to school” mode. A few welcome the return to structure, but many struggle with the abrupt transition back to schedules and greater accountability. During those opening days of school, the weather can be warm, even hot and humid, and the relaxed pace and residue of the vacation vibe feels close at hand. The students have amazing energy and the level of engagement on Sparks Street is contagious.... More
Mary Dolbear, Middle School DirectorWith each passing day, the sunshine brings more visible growth. The roots have taken hold and the flowers are blooming. Who would have known that these students would have achieved the enormous growth, both individually and collectively, that they have? Challenges have been met and overcome and the connections are deeper and stronger.... More
Svetlana Grinshpan, Academic Technology SpecialistMy role as an Academic Technology Specialist is to provide technology leadership, direction, and support to teachers and students, with an emphasis on the integration of technology into the campus curriculum. In my second year, I continue to be impressed with the thoughtful and creative ways that teachers are thinking about technology and its use in the classroom.... More
Paige Sweet, English Teacher“Do you teach middle school because you failed out of college and can’t teach high school?” a perky seventh grade math student asked a friend of mine who teaches middle school math. More
Margaret Hardy, World Languages Department ChairFirst of all I would like to thank all those who made it possible for me to receive this Jeannette Markham Master Teacher Chair. To be recognized in this way is a great honor. Perhaps the greatest honor a teacher could possibly receive. I could not be more grateful. More
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