Emphasizing the Relationship Between Leadership & Values-Based Self-Development “Being a leader is not having a role—it’s not having a title. It’s bringing out the best in your peers; it’s supporting others; it’s being a good collaborator and teammate; it’s being kind in all that you do; it’s stepping up when nobody wants to,” Upper School...
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The act of teaching is all about leadership. That is what educators do each and every day. Be it in the classroom, on the field, or in the studio, our faculty and staff are always leading our boys. Our messages are conveyed verbally, by example, through practices or rehearsals, and by listening. While our leadership...
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Do you remember making sugar cube pyramids as a child during your study of ancient Egypt? Or shoebox dioramas during your research of our world’s ecosystems? A lot has changed since students were asked to learn content within a particular subject area and represent it in a narrowly-defined way. Lately, schools are coming around to...
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Long tenured faculty member Lila Bhan shares her thoughts on what makes The Fessenden School an extraordinary experience for students and their families. Hear what drew Lila to the School nearly twenty years ago and why she describes her time as teacher, residential life parent, and student advisor as some of the most rewarding years...
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