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Thought Leadership in K12 Education

Reflections from Rocky Hill Country Day’s ’20 – ’21 Hires
By Biannette Pichardo | May 19, 2021 Navigating through a new occupation, or shift in a professional career can be nerve-wracking or overwhelming, even more so during trying times such

Lunar New Year: Familiar Traditions, New Experiences
By Sarah Cunningham ’21 & Bessie Yang ’21 | February 25, 2021 At Rocky Hill Country Day School, we cultivate and celebrate many different cultures and holidays. One celebration we

When the Student is the Teacher
By Patricia Pontarelli | January 27, 2021 For several years now we have devoted a great deal of effort and resources to teaching and cultivating mindfulness within our school community.

Globally Minded: Getting to Know the International Community at Rocky Hill Country Day School
By Amadeus Finlay | December 16, 2020 Classes at Rocky Hill Country Day School are structured around eight key competencies for developing students into nimble and adaptable thinkers equipped with

Right Down the Middle
By Michael Jedrey | February 26, 2020 Returning to school after winter break is one of the best times of the year. The students are rested but not rusty, and

How to Get Comfortable with Ambiguity: Education Beyond 2020
By Meg Stowe | February 12, 2020 Would you take a job with no formal description, outlined performance tasks, or documented evaluation criteria yet filled with the aspirational goal of

A Look Inside The Classroom: How To Encourage Disruptive Learning By Saying “Yes”
By Charles Laurent | January 29, 2020 As a fourth grade teacher, I often find myself reflecting on my learners and their experiences within our class. I am always experimenting

Rocky Hill Country Day: Home of Transformative Education
By Diane Rich | January 15, 2020 What drives change? And when it comes upon us, where would we place ourselves on a “change-o-meter?” Pedal to the metal? Carefully holding