Departments: World Languages. The art curriculum has shown me that there are other important things to society, and to learning about each other, and to life in general, because, through art, people express how they feel or express what they see. I grew up in Minnesota, came to New England for college, and started teaching high school math in Guinea. Protest has turned to action at Putney High School, The Addams Family - A Year 12/13 Production, Product Marketing Manager at Google - PIE Talk. Email: tgreenidge@putneyschool.org Email: lweinstein@putneyschool.org The co-curricular offer at Putney High School is as unique as each of our pupils. What keeps me here at Putney is the idea of learning new things and the possibility of implementing projects. Over the last fourteen years, Mr Miller has worked in both the state and independent sectors (co-ed and single sex) in the UK and internationally, including seven years at the British School of Tokyo, Japan. M.M. Email: rmuller@putneyschool.org Like the startling quality of the beautiful Vermont sky, I am often delighted and surprised when I run into this generous reality again and again. Mr Miller read Geography at Lancaster University with a year on exchange at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. She has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Education. Departments: Email: cfairchild@putneyschool.org D.E.S.S. She went on to gain a PGCE in Secondary music from the Institute of Education, while combining her studies with offering free music tuition as part of a community music project in Elephant and Castle. For me a good day is any day spent outdoors. Miss Isobel Franks joined Putney High Junior School in January 2012 as a Year 5 Class Teacher, before being promoted to Pastoral Tutor and then KS2 Coordinator. My husband Randy and I came to Putney in the fall of 1999 as an adventure! Miami University M.F.A. Departments: Phone: 802-387-7302 UC Santa Barbara 802-387-6277 (fax) University of Washington, Seattle Address: 35 Putney Hill, Putney, London, SW15 6BH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 208 788 4886 Website: http://www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/ Positions available at Putney High School Putney High School, Wandsworth Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 teachers to teach in excellent facilities in our Junior School. Email: KWhite@putneyschool.org 6,609 per term for Years 7-13. Email: kwolfe@putneyschool.org Mr Roland Devitt. A place like this truly values what one has to offer. Application. I looked up at how pretty the stars were and decided that I was going to message all my friends and just get them to come to the pasture and dance under the stars with me. Alumni & Development. M.A. Email: redgeworth@theputneyschool.org Every day in my job is different, I am constantly moving around campus, working with faculty, staff, and students. She began her teaching career in 2004 at another GDST school, Croydon High, having previously worked in finance. Dartmouth College Here are those important dates for your diary. Email: lbrennan@putneyschool.org M.A. Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and broad education for bright girls aged 4 18. I am most happy when Im outdoors, whether moving through the world on a bike, on a surfboard, on skis, or in the water, thwacking a tennis or softball, walking with my dog, or simply reading and listening to the birds. Director of College Counseling and 12th Grade Class Dean, Phone: 802-387-6227 Marlboro College I love Vermont and all the beauty that surrounds us here. M.S. M.BA. Our daughter has 11+ offers at Putney and Ibstock and a wait list place at Wimbledon High. a cheque (made payable to 'PHSOGA') to the Development Office, Putney High School, 35 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BH. M.A. Founded in 1893 it is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust, a union of 26 schools with 19,500 students and 3,500 staff. Dining Services, B.A. Thank you. He has always been interested in using digital technology in the classroom to enhance learning opportunities for students. Departments: MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Phone: 802-387-6268 Miss Franks has a particular interest in wellbeing and the social and emotional aspects of learning. Im a Michigander who has happily relocated to the welcoming hills of southern Vermont. Email: mkeim@putneyschool.org Im a board member of the Rich Earth Institute, an organization that works with fertilizer from urine to create clean rivers and sustainable farms. Departments: putneyschool.org (802) 387-6232 418 HOUGHTON BROOK RD PUTNEY, VT 05346 Request Info About The Putney School. More about why I create/artist statement: I love extending an invitation into my world and passions through my photography, poetry, and prose. I hold a B.A. Email: zparker@putneyschool.org Technology Department, B.A. It was while at John Bapst, teaching economics and digital art in a very traditional environment, that I found myself drawn towards project based learning and progressive teaching methods. Meredith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Putneys commitment to finding joy in the natural world, in hard work and in the creative process brought me here and keep me here. The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. I came to Putney as an intern right out of college but moved on after a year to teach in Boston. And they deploy varied educational designs in their work. The 2022-23 fees at Putney High School are 7,213 per term for senior school pupils (Years 7 to 11). Email: mderouault@putneyschool.org Departments: I have been involved in music my entire life and have worked in classical and jazz, in concert and recording, performing as well as mixing and engineering, and the whole time I have been actively teaching and in education. Email: glittledale@putneyschool.org Johnson (Blue) Fonteyn (Green) Kingsley (yellow) Nightingale (red), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 22:32. and to improve systems in school to free up teachers time. Departments: Email: csilver@putneyschool.org Email: jdesmaisons@putneyschool.org After a few years of coordinating and assisting research at UNC Chapel Hill, I decided to go back to my loving roots: working with youth! Health Services. Here we know there is no average learner, there is no normal. Daycare. Departments: One of the most important aspects of my pedagogy is that if you give students the proper resources, just a little guidance and a real sense of agency, then they are capable of way more than most adults would ever assume. The Putney students and alumni give me many things to love about my work, and because they are always changing and growing and asking good questions, they keep that work interesting and engaging, for which Im very grateful. Email: dgarcia-galili@putneyschool.org Phone: Admission Office, Evening Arts Animation and Digital Design Teacher, B.A. My most recent obsession is the Boston Bruins and NHL hockey. Departments: Miami International School of Art & Design, Phone: 802-387-7335 Science Department, B.A. Admission Office, LICSW, CADC I am a mom of three kids who enjoys watching movies, 80s rock, and taking photos, sewing, reading, watch movies, and spend time with my family and friends. Email: hnorwood@putneyschool.org Email: kmccorvy@putneyschool.org Departments: Athletic Department, Combined with career and entrepreneurship programmes and specialist World Class Universities support, youll be well prepared as you decide on applications and embark on the next stage of your learning. -Internal Relations and collaboration with college Admissions staff to coordinate and host events for . We live on our family farm in Rockingham, VT. At Putney, I have the opportunity to work in agriculture within a vibrant learning community. MrsGilbert has earned national renown for the quality of her teaching, as a finalist and silver award winner at the Pearson National Teaching Awards in 2019, as well aswinning the GDST Action Research Project of the year and presenting at the Festival of Education. I returned to Putney in 2012. Email: tdowling@putneyschool.org Administration, Email: awhite@putneyschool.org William Smith College Head of Nursery School. Departments: I continue to travel as much as possible. Achievements, General, Headline, In the Press, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, Sports, General, Headline, In the Press, Junior School, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, Suzie Longstaff, Community, Guests, Headline, News, Partnerships, Senior School, Sixth Form, STEM, Achievements, Celebration, General, Headline, Performance, Senior School, Achievements, Headline, In the Press, Senior School, Sixth Form, Arts, General, Headline, In the Press, News, Senior School, Sixth Form, STEM, Suzie Longstaff. Department Heads, Email: mogden@putneyschool.org Departments: Athletic Department, Phone: Support Staff Interview. Departments: Department Heads, I have been seen in local productions with Main Street Arts and the Wild Goose Players. I graduated from the University of Washington, survived the DotCom boom, came to Putney for one year in 1999 and never left. Email: msardinas@putneyschool.org I am so lucky to work in music that it is difficult to separate work from play. Email: hflower@putneyschool.org Read More > She has an MBA from the University of Hartford and an undergraduate degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality from Trinity College. Mrs Longstaff is married with twin daughters, who are pupils in the Junior School. We are delighted to have been named nationally in the top 2 schools for sport. The Putney school offers a wonderful mix of art and academics all while in a gorgeous setting. The community at The Putney School feels like a large, extended family, with all the ups and downs, joys and sorrows that one would find in any large family. Putney High School is all of that and more We are high-achieving and down-to-earth and offer an academic and broad curriculum with a very modern edge. Cons. I am also continually inspired by the creativity of the students. My wife and I moved onto campus in the fall of 2015, and we now live in the same dorm as I did when I first arrived here as a 16-year-old student. Plant Staff, B.A. What is someones story under the surface of their face and presentation? Hola, Im Rosi, Im Mexican. Im a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Thats something that I really appreciate about boarding schools like this, because we have international students and people that come from all different places. I was raised on a family farm in Saxtons River, and came to teaching mid-career. What surprises me about this place is its generosity of spirit. In 2010 she was appointed head of sixth form, when she also became part of the senior leadership team. Keene State College Writingthe generating, exploring and constructing of ideas with languageis an essential tool for all types of progressive education. Phone: 802-387-6230 Departments: I came to Putney as a teaching intern out of grad school for civil engineering. Meet the Headmistress We promote presence in community, in work, right now. 10 Bressenden Place I am deeply dedicated to helping students learn how to understand history, pursue a research question, and create a well constructed argument. Email: slee@putneyschool.org No institutional background or identity: When the person in charge of a specific role changes, the actions and policies also change. This is the Putney High School company profile. Email: fladd@putneyschool.org Tufts University After studying educational leadership with the Klingenstein Center (Teachers College Columbia University) last year, I just arrived at Putney eager to learn and teach alongside curious students and knowledgeable faculty. Music Department. Mrs Heidi Armstrong Head of Senior School Phoebe Bradley Deputy Head Academic Mrs Pippa Gilbert Deputy Head Academic Dr Jane Brandon Deputy Head Co-curricular and Outreach Mr James Mutton Deputy Head Digital Innovation and Curriculum Ms Ella Barden Deputy Head Wellbeing Ms Kate Molan Director of Sixth Form Junior School Mrs Pippa Page-Roberts The best schools are fun, supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds. The head of the Junior School is Pippa Daverson. With sustainability, community building, and diversity woven into the fabric of our life here at Putney, students develop a well-rounded view of the world and the skills needed to thrive in itand shape it. Often referred to as simply Putney, [1] the school admits students from the ages 4-18. Girls Day School Trust [3] This takes in years reception (45) to year six (1011). Antioch New England Graduate School, Phone: 802-387-6223 Then I came to Putney for round one: (1999-2001), followed by graduate school in quantitative ecology and then by four years in the energy industry. Junior school: Johnson, Fonteyn, Kingsley and Nightingale, Hepburn (Blue), Ferrier (Yellow) Burton (Green) Stark (Red) Helping a student get past a math-phobia or to gain new appreciation for math is the BEST! She joined Putney High School in 2009 as Head of Sixth Form before becoming Deputy Head (Academic) and Acting Head in September 2014. I love a good cause and Im passionate about working as a databasemanagerfor an organization that is so focused on sustainabilityand educating youngpeople togo out there and make a difference. M.A. Communications, Phone: Departments: After many years working in environmental consulting, mountain resort planning and permitting, and property management, it was time to put life behind a desk aside and take on a new challenge. Python becomes a modern language for Putneys next generation of digital nomads. In my free time, I have an interest in literature and philosophy which I pursue as a hobby and have also been known to swing a ping-pong paddle from time to time. Email: grosenberg@putneyschool.org Her contributing work on an investigative journalism piece for The Commons received several New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) awards for her journalism work. University of Central Florida Email: rnava@putneyschool.org Im also one of the New Boys dorm heads, and member of the Sustainability Squad. Departments: I love working with teenagers (especially Putney students) because they give me hope we are truly capable of achieving a society worthy of the name. My students push me to be a better teacher, but also a better person. I am excited to share my love of theater with the students here at Putney. Marlboro College, Phone: 802-387-6231 Art Department, B.A. Accepted Offer. M.A. I believe that experience is the best teacher. Math Department, B.M. So few individuals get a chance to experience their lifes purpose and walk the path of their soul journey. Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Mrs Sarah Moy. Im constantly amazed at how talented The Putney School students and faculty are. Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Phone: 802-387-6260 Health Office Manager English Department, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. Department Heads, Departments: I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to work with Putney students to help them understand how to shape their brains during this incredible period of neuroplasticity. The school also has links with Putney Lacrosse Club. We are part of the Girls Day School Trust the UKs leading network of independent girls schools, with 25 schools and academies united in one purpose: to help every girl fulfil her potential and to lead the way in providing an unrivalled education. I grew up in Seattle, Washington, and learned to love hiking, skiing, climbing and being outdoors even in the rain. Find out more about Putney High School Sixth Form. 802-387-2305 (fax) History. "A down to earth and real world schoolthis school has caught the tide and is beginning to set the pace." The Good Schools Guide Putney pupils are spirited, vibrant and learn to think for themselves, but they also know how to have fun, and most importantly, to really enjoy their time at school. Mrs Armstrongs first degree is from the University of Nottingham, where she read German. B.A. I have two children who are both students at Putney. I greatly enjoy working with material objects, attending to the nuts and bolts (literally) of the school, and helping whenever I can. Head of Progress and Reporting. World Languages. Ibe of the best aspects of the school is the kids all spend time working on the active dairy farm and in the fields and woods as well as doing jobs in the kitchen and other cleaning jobs. In 1983, I co-founded the Brattleboro Clayworks, a potters collective in Brattleboro, Vt. Temple University After college, I lived in Wyoming and worked as a tutor and soccer coach for some time before moving to Vermont in 2013. James Mutton is Deputy Head, Digital Innovation and Curriculum at Putney High School. B.F.A. Its like youre free. Karla Baldwin College Counselor John Barrengos Director of Admission and Financial Aid Jessica Batten Dance Program Director Allison Baum Gray House Dorm Faculty Peter Blair Plant Staff Melissa Bliznak Student Accounts/Accounts Payable Specialist Lynn Brennan Math Teacher and Cross Country Coach John Buser Mental Health Counselor Kevin Champney Ever keen to try something new, his recent projects include programming. Furthermore, she feels strongly that pupil voice and the ability to debate confidently should be encouraged in all aspects of school life as it is integral to the positive wellbeing of the pupils. Alumni & Development. Ms Ella Barden joined Putney High School in September 2018 as Director of Sixth Form. I came into school nursing about 7 years ago after a decade of hospital nursing. B.A. Spanish Teacher and Language Department Chair, Boy's Soccer Head Coach She is a governor at two very different schools, Parsons Green Prep in Fulham and Sherwood Park School in Beddington, a maintained school for the severely disabled. Phone: Phone: 802-387-6260 Sarah Lawrence College As a natural consequence of modern slavery, you are bullied. The you-never-know-what-the-day-will-bring nature of maintaining The Putney Schools buildings and grounds has proved to be a rewarding change and a pan of the beautiful vistas all around campus is sufficient to alleviate the stress from most any day. BA (Hons) PgDip QTS. M.F.A. Schedule a Visit Hi all, PHS seems a good school on many aspects, brilliant academic results and sports performance. Lunch is charged separately (284 per term) and is compulsory. I love that everyone at Putney every adult and every adolescent is both a student and a teacher. Email: jmaiocco@putneyschool.org Department Heads, M.F.A. Temple University, Phone: 802-387-6253 The captivating green mountains and the people brought me here, along with the farm to table attitude and the organic thought process brings a real community feeling. Most importantly, students here are encouraged to develop genuine agency. The best schools are fun, supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds. John and his wife Nicole live off campus and are busy raising their son Jack. Departments: From there I continued to work in outdoor education for the better part of a decade before coming full circle. You get from it what you give.. Fill out an inquiry form to get started, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. M.A.T. Departments: Dr Brandon is committed and passionate about offering a broad range of co-curricular experiences to our pupils and also developing meaningful connections with our local community and beyond. On average, in the junior school, there are 48 children in a year, 2 classes in a year and 24 in each class. Ed. Email: afrye@putneyschool.org B.A. Cultivate your love of learning and achieve your academic goals. Putney has a musical heart and you can see that in the sing program and in the flurry of daily life in the music building. GCSE Results 2022 - A record-breaking year! During the Summer of 2018, Miss Franks travelled to India to work as a volunteer coach and advisor for the Limited Resources Teacher Training programme, working alongside local teachers to share best practice and innovative ideas. I havent taught anywhere other than Putney and Im not sure I ever could. I did not search for Putney. (More than 96 per cent secured places at their first-choice university last year, with 92 per cent of pupils gaining A*-A grades at A-level.) Update my browser now, Places are available for Year 2 entry in September 2023 - To register for one of our open mornings, Copyright 2023 Hurlingham School. Email: jtribuna@putneyschool.org She believes that the schools success in delivering excellent pastoral care is the result of the depth of experience coupled with intelligent application of the best research. Adjunct Faculty, B.A. A.D. Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Phone: I think that the Putney experience works because I see incredibly fine young men and women graduating off the hill, year after year. Im one of the housekeepers here at Putney. M.Ed. M.A. The strong sense of community is what brought me to Putney, and the opportunity to work with such interesting students, and such a dedicated and competent team of faculty and staff is what keeps me here. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our, Register for an Open Day at the Prep School, Clubs, Societies And Musical Instrument Tuition. As the seasons change each year I am inspired by this wonderful and natural setting. Commendations - Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2022, TES Independent Senior School of the Year 2022 Shortlist. Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Phone: 802-387-6264 Email: dmadden@putneyschool.org 2. Anonymous Employee in London, England. learning. Email: pstickney@putneyschool.org In her spare time, Miss Franks enjoys dress making and she endures running! Technology Department, Phone: 802-387-8585 Putney high is a 3mile heavy traffic (25 mins drive each way) but feels right from ethos and academic rigour. The students here keep me energized for music. Simmons College, Phone: 802-387-6229 M.S. London What can we learn from the past to lead just lives? Email: kfealstaub@putneyschool.org 802-387-6277 (fax) Come join us to learn, play, build and create community together here in beautiful Vermont. I was born and raised in Vermont and while Ive lived away at various times of my life, I have always returned. We respec ully acknowledge that we live and learn on the unceded core tradi onal territory of the kikm (Kwikwetlem) First Na on, which lies within the shared territories of the Sllwta . Website: www.putneyhigh.gdst.net Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Size: 201 to 500 Employees Founded: 1893 Type: School / School District Industry: Primary & Secondary Schools Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable Competitors: Unknown One of the UK's leading schools, Putney High School GDST is spirited, ambitious and relevant. Mrs Pippa Page-Roberts was appointed Head of Junior School in September 2017. Departments: World Languages. Phone: 802-387-6244 I graduated with the Putney class of 76, worked as the farm manager from 1986-1990, and have been teaching science here since 1998. While pursuing my graduate degree in counseling, I realized that I was much more interested in working directly with teenagers on the high school side. It comes down to nurturing my hunger for curiosity while encouraging others to dive down their own rabbit holes of curiosity., Phone: 802-387-6221 We all believe deeply in the value of progressive education and enjoy seeing its positive impact for Putney students every day. Email: thowe@putneyschool.org I have had a lifelong love of languages and culture. Boarding High School NAIS Member Private TABS Member Vermont Applying Application Deadline January 15 Application Fee $25 Interview Required Yes Required/Recommended Tests How to Apply Visit Campus Learn More Tuition Yearly Tuition With a unique combination of academic rigour and a truly broad education, we will help your daughter to prepare for a future filled with promise. Putney believes in community and, therefore, every member of the community. At Putney we believe people learn best by doing, rather than being told. Departments: I was attracted to the Putney School because I wanted to work in an educational community where differences are respected, embraced, and seen as resources to be used, not obstacles to overcome. Along with my husband and 13-year-old son, we spend a lot of time cheering our team! College Counseling. Departments: Dining Services, B.A. One of my goals has always been to find opportunities to create dialogues across the divide and build bridges, not walls. I was born and raised in Honduras, Central America. I moved to Vermont in 1985 and have been at The Putney School since 2005. Departments: I graduated from the school of laws and practiced law prior to moving to North Carolina in 2002. See what life is like at our Junior School. Science Teacher, Boy's Lacrosse Coach, and Girl's Soccer Coach, Phone: Email: tgangle@putneyschool.org View Grace Putney's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. I live for my family and the joy I get from sharing with students the physical and emotional bond that can exist between humans and horses, not to mention the amazing feel of connecting with a horse by riding it. Email: mdoherty@putneyschool.org Other Programs. What an exciting time it is! Department Heads, Across my broad range of skills, I most appreciate surfacing the unseen. We value collaboration more than competition. It is well-served by buses, the 93, 14, 39 and 85. Health Services. It makes our school an innovative, dynamic and really exciting place to teach, and above all, to learn. B.A. She will learn the skills to question, to work hard and to gain the emotional resilience to know her own worth. As of September 2013, the school uses an updated system of four houses, Ferrier, Stark, Hepburn and Burton, named after influential women all of whom were nominated by the students (Kathleen Ferrier, Freya Stark, Audrey Hepburn and Beryl Burton). 05/11/2021 03:46. Math Department. I live with my lovely wife and wonderful daughter in Westminster West. Oberlin College After completing her undergraduate degree she worked at JP Morgan Investment Bank for five years before embarking on her true passion for teaching and education with a PGCE in Secondary Science from University of Roehampton. Learn more about the leadership opportunities available to our students. Email: ccuerdon@putneyschool.org The Chair of the Trustees, Juliet Humphries, can be contacted via Alison Smith at the GDST office a.smith@wes.gdst.net or at GDST, 10 Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DH, Cheryl Giovannoni Chief Executive Officer Departments: I stay because I continue to feel connected to all of those things. Departments: She was promoted from being a teacher of German to be head of department, then head of house and exams officer. Marlboro Graduate Center, Phone: 802-387-7306 Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and broad education for bright girls aged 4 18. Putney High School's headmistress said it was the death of Sarah Everard in March 2021 that triggered the change By Janet Eastham 29 August 2021 7:31pm A top private school for girls in. and Masters degrees remotely, moved to the US then traveled to about 20 countries for a total of 18 months, and eventually relocated to Vermont. Farm Staff, B.S. Phone: 802-387-6245 Email: bjewel@putneyschool.org We offer places to students with agile minds who we believe will flourish at our school and make the most of the many opportunities on offer.