ReMarks and Reflections from Mark Silver
Latest Episodes
How do you make a difference? Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 7
In this episode: Today, I am joined by the Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship Annie Makela and 6th grade English & Integrated Studies teacher Jenn Gingery. Jenn, with Annie’s support, recently designed a unit for our 6th grade stu...
What is CAIS Accreditation and why does it matter? Understanding the CAIS Accreditation process and what it means for Hillbrook. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode: Today, I am joined by Associate Head of School Colleen Schilly, who has been leading the CAIS Accreditation process for the school and and CAIS Executive Director Mary Menacho. CAIS, or the California Association of Independent Schools...
Life in the Middle – an interview with new Head of Middle School Amy Hand. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5
In this episode: Today I am joined by Head of Middle School Amy Hand, who joined Hillbrook this year. Prior to Hilbrook, Amy worked as an educator for 17 years in New York City. She has taught both middle and upper school math,
How does it all add up? Math at Hillbrook. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4
In this episode: Today I am joined by Head of Middle School Amy Hand, Middle School Math/Science Team Lead Clara Ngo, and Instructional Coach Autumn Vavoso. Last week, Amy, Clara, and Autumn led an interactive math workshop with families,
WIFTTY- Women in Finance and Technology Teaching Youth. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 3
In This Episode: Today I am joined by Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship Annie Makela and Secondary School Counselor Eden Maisel. Annie and Eden have been co-leading WIFTTY- women in finance and technology teaching youth – as par...
A Conversation with DEI Director Gulliver LaValle. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 2
In This Episode: Today I am joined by our recently hired Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Gulliver LaValle. Gully is our first-ever full-time Director of DEI. The decision to create his position emerged after a number of years of discussion ab...
Welcome to the ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 1
General Introduction: Welcome to our first episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and today’s conversations on education and parenting. I am your host,