Question & Answer
Becoming a Student Leader: A Q&A with a Military School’s Battalion Commander
Edgar T. Dowling III (Tuner) was recently appointed Riverside Military Academy‘s Battalion Commander for the 2011-12 academic year. As the highest ranking cadet/student leader, Dowling’s responsibilities include, “training of the battalion on drill days, commanding the battalion at all formations, and working with his staff and school administrators in coordinating activities of the battalion to [...]
Read MoreA Boys Learning Differences Boarding School Adds a High School: A Q&A with the Head of The Greenwood School
Following-up The Greenwood School‘s announcement of their expansion to include a full high school program, Greenwood headmaster, Stewart Miller spoke with us about the opportunities and motivations behind Greenwood’s growth. Brian Fisher (BF): What’s the impetus behind growing to include a high school? Does Greenwood just work better for some kids to have a consistent [...]
Read MoreA Boarding School (Literally) on the Move: A Q&A with The MacDuffie School’s New Head
Continuing our coverage of International EC’s efforts to start a new boarding school in Granby, MA and their recent acquisition of The MacDuffie School‘s operations, we had the opportunity to exchange e-mail with Brian Chatterley of International EC, who will serve as Head of the merged/ongoing MacDuffie School. Brian shared his thoughts on union of [...]
Read MoreShe’s a Leader: Randolph-Macon Academy names first first female Corps Commander
On August 24, 2010, Allyson Doran became the first female opening day Corps Commander at Randolph-Macon Academy. She was kind enough to share her story about how she came to the position and the qualities she brings to the rank. Brian Fisher (BF): How did you come to RMA? Were you interested in military school/living [...]
Read MoreA Few Minutes with Celina Tio: A Westtown Grad & Potential Next Iron Chef!
Editor’s Note: Westtown School alumna Celina Tio (’88) and The Next Iron Chef (season 3) contestant was kind enough to chat with Brian about her Westtown experiences and her career in kitchens. Brian Fisher (BF): I read that you were addicted to Julia Child reruns and that you received a knife from your uncle (not [...]
Read MoreA Conversation with Asheville School’s Jonathan Hopkins
As winner of the AdmissionsQuest for the Best Student Video Contest with his short “What Is Asheville School?” we wanted to hear a bit more about how Jonathan Hopkins came to Asheville School (Asheville, NC); how his short grew out of his Asheville experiences and where he wants to take his talents? Check out Jonathan’s [...]
Read MoreWolfeboro- 100 Years of Focused Summer Boarding School
With summer upon us, we’d like to quickly highlight our only AQ member – and only independent school that we know of- that specializes in and is only a summer school. Wolfeboro, The Summer Boarding School reaches its 100th summer milestone with the coming session. We spoke briefly with Wolfeboro Head, Ed Cooper about Wolfeboro’s [...]
Read MoreGould Academy 9th Grade Trip to China Follow-Up
After reading their blog and writing our own post about Gould Academy‘s 9th Grade class trip to China, we wanted to know more- about the program’s genesis, it’s philosophy & goals, and how it fits into Gould’s program. We wrote Tucker Kimball, Gould’s Director of Communication and he was kind enough to fill us in [...]
Read MoreProgressive Education at Buxton School: A Q&A with Franny Shuker-Haines, Associate Director
Franny Shuker-Haines, Associate Director at Buxton School (Williamstown, MA), was kind enough to chat with us about Buxton and how the school carries John Dewey’s framework of progressive education into the 21st century. Buxton students are an engaged, active group. Through academics, work and community Buxton students practice their responsibilities to each other and to [...]
Read MoreDublin School Past, Present and Future: Head of School Brad Bates Shares How He Came to Dublin
I recently had the opportunity to visit with Brad Bates, Dublin School‘s new headmaster. In his answers to our questions, he shares the thoughts and experiences that drew him to the school. He talks about his first months at the school and his vision for its future. His answers paint a picture of the qualities [...]
Read MoreMidland School and Progressive Education: A Q&A with Derek Svennungsen, Director of Admissions
Midland School‘s Director of Admission, Derek Svennungsen, spoke with AdmissionsQuest boarding school blog about the school and progressive education. Midland, located in Los Olivos, CA, is an all-boarding, co-educational college preparatory school. If you’re not familiar with the school, here’s a brief description from their site: “As other schools get larger and build more buildings [...]
Read MoreMaharishi Academy: A Boarding School Rooted in Consciousness-Based Education
We recently met and had the opportunity to speak with Alan Colby, Founding Headmaster, of Maharishi Academy of Total Knowledge. Maharishi is new boys boarding school in Antrim New Hampshire that uses a Consciousness-Based curriculum and approach. Mr. Colby was kind enough to tell us about the school and the perspectives and successes of Consciousness-Based [...]
Read MoreGould Academy Takes to the Snow
We recently spoke with Mark Godomsky, Gould Academy’s On-Snow program director. On-Snow results from Gould’s commitment to using and connecting the school to its surroundings. In Bethel, Maine, this means students on and in the snow- in programs ranging from recreational skiing, to ski patrol, to a competition program the trains year round. Question (Q): [...]
Read MoreA Q&A with Javier Colayco, Founder, Boarding School Review
We recently had the opportunity to talk with Javier Colayco, founder of Boarding School Review (BSR), about how his boarding school experience shaped his efforts to help promote & feature boarding schools via the web. BSR presents school profiles and alumni reviews to families exploring boarding school options. Javier is a 1996 graduate of Northfield [...]
Read MoreBrewster Academy– A Q&A with Peter Hess, Dean of Studies
Brewster Academy offers a unique take on the boarding school experience. We recently had the opportunity & pleasure to ask BA’s Dean of Studies, Peter Hess, what Brewster’s approach to boarding school means to students. A graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges (B.S) and the University of Minnesota (M.Ed. Special Education), Peter joined BA [...]
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