By Kristy King, director of the Learning Resource Center “I can dream even when the lights are out. All circuits on! Fireworks! I light up! I’m all ears, eyes, heart.
By Susan Nordenger, assistant head of school for community engagement Whenever I am asked why I love La Jolla Country Day School, my first response always involves our students, past.
By Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education Most would agree that participation in school sports should be fun, but athletes having fun is not enough. Playing La Jolla.
By Geordie Mitchell, assistant head of school for institutional advancement I have always been interested in and fascinated by technology. As a young reader, I gravitated toward science fiction and.
By Briony Chown, head of Lower School At the beginning of November, Lower School students filed into the Balboa Theater, ready to watch the ballet. There were gasps of excitement.
By Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School We all experience feedback daily in various forms throughout our lives. The type of feedback and how we receive it help us improve.
By Thomas Trocano, head of Upper School As I continue to learn and grow in my role as the head of Upper School, I often find myself missing the classroom..
By Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs November 16, 2022 Dear Country Day, As a child, my paternal grandfather would often visit from New York City and.
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness The start of the school year is such a joyous time for many children and families. Some students are excited to meet their new.
By Gary Krahn, Ph.D., head of school It is never too late to read Richard Feynman’s book The Pleasure of Finding Things Out. The book is a somewhat haphazard collection of.
Building Toolboxes for Success in a Diverse World
By Kristy King, director of the Learning Resource Center “I can dream even when the lights are out. All circuits on! Fireworks! I light up! I’m all ears, eyes, heart.
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Once a Torrey, Always a Torrey
By Susan Nordenger, assistant head of school for community engagement Whenever I am asked why I love La Jolla Country Day School, my first response always involves our students, past.
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Fun, Rewarding or Both?
By Jeff Hutzler, director of athletics and physical education Most would agree that participation in school sports should be fun, but athletes having fun is not enough. Playing La Jolla.
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Impact of the Latest Technology on Education
By Geordie Mitchell, assistant head of school for institutional advancement I have always been interested in and fascinated by technology. As a young reader, I gravitated toward science fiction and.
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“I don’t need to be shy”
By Briony Chown, head of Lower School At the beginning of November, Lower School students filed into the Balboa Theater, ready to watch the ballet. There were gasps of excitement.
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Competency-based Learning
By Kristy Johnson, head of Middle School We all experience feedback daily in various forms throughout our lives. The type of feedback and how we receive it help us improve.
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Reflection On Past Teaching
By Thomas Trocano, head of Upper School As I continue to learn and grow in my role as the head of Upper School, I often find myself missing the classroom..
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Challenge
By Colleen O’Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs November 16, 2022 Dear Country Day, As a child, my paternal grandfather would often visit from New York City and.
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What to do if Your Child Doesn’t Want to go to School
By Michelle Hirschy, director of wellness The start of the school year is such a joyous time for many children and families. Some students are excited to meet their new.
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Being Comfortable With Uncertainty
By Gary Krahn, Ph.D., head of school It is never too late to read Richard Feynman’s book The Pleasure of Finding Things Out. The book is a somewhat haphazard collection of.
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