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Mercedes Barletta, Latin TeacherI am fully aware that it is 2011. And yes, I teach Latin — a language that most people believe is not just ancient but antiquated. When thinking of a Latin classroom, many will conjure imagines of students droning verb conjugations through rote memorization and think of a time before technology had entered classrooms.... More
Leigh Hogan, History TeacherI have a tongue-in-cheek theory that the web was invented as a global-instant-access library for historians. A corollary of this theory is that it was invented to give kids the news as it happens. The changes in the history classroom, or the changes that are possible in the history classroom, are enormous. They create the chance to make history more accessible and richer for many students.... More
Diane Giardi, Ceramics TeacherThey enter the room early in anticipation of the opened kiln. Is it ready? Are they done? 
Joe Horning, Chorale DirectorAs the evening service at the Franciscan Church of the Assumption in Ljubljana, Slovenia began, I was wedged into the choir loft in my concert tuxedo with 32 BB&N Chorale members, 22 Slovenian instrumentalists, and a portly church organist wearing shorts and an undershirt from his younger days.... More
Geoff Theobald, Upper School DirectorWhile the school year is less than a month on, I feel that the bustle of activity and the long list of opening events have had us happily at work for what seems like much longer. Being that I am eager to find my way into this wonderful BB&N community without ruffle, you might imagine that I have found myself keenly aware of wanting to gently assess the general tone of this wonderful collection of adults and students.... More
Jack Knapp, Upper School DirectorWhen I spoke in early April to accepted members of next year’s Upper School class, I shared with them the following document. I am certain you will agree that its contents present persuasive evidence of what makes BB&N Upper School the special place that it is—a school offering a full-service program of excellence that has a serious commitment to diversity, takes advantage of the geographical advantages that accrue from its location, and is mindful of the changing nature of the knowledge base that will be necessary in the world of tomorrow.... More
Amy Selinger, Co-Director of College CounselingThe frequent newspaper articles, multiple morning news show stories, and nervous seniors that roam the halls of American high schools serve as yearly reminders of the pressures of the college season. “It’s the most competitive year ever!” can be heard ringing from the mountaintops and frantic parents can be found wandering soccer sidelines and basketball bleachers seeking the wisdom of those who have gone before.... More
Rachel Riemer, Physics TeacherThe Na’vi would say, “I see you.” The physicist in me would say, “I see how you work.” The coach in me would say, “I see you; run faster.” The teacher in me would say, “I see you. Now, see each other.” More
Rob Leith, English/History of Art TeacherThose of you who have read Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, or who saw last summer’s movie of the book, will remember Felix Felicis, or Liquid Luck, a potion that brings good luck to whoever imbibes it. Ever since Rebecca told me I had been chosen for this honor of the Founding Paideia Master Teacher Chair, I’ve felt as if I’d taken a good swig of that. This is the greatest honor I have ever received and the greatest honor I can ever imagine receiving. More
Wes Williams, English TeacherMy drawing skills are awful. Luckily it is not my art that matters this morning, so my primitive two-dimensional pictographs on the board suffice—they give my juniors an idea of what I’m saying. More
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