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Commencement 2014

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Tuxedo Park School, Changing Lives, One Child at a Time…

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Romeo and Juliet on Broadway!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

But soft What light through yonder window breaks It is the East and Juliet is the sun Romeo and Juliet, II, i The Freshmen trip to New York City to see Romeo and Juliet on Broadway was a fun field … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Everything I Need to Know I learned in Kindergarten!

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Third Grade Service Learning featured on NAIS Inspiration Lab!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Third Grade Service Learning featured on NAIS Inspiration Lab!

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George Washington by Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827). Portrait of George Washington, 1780. The painting that used to hang in TPS’ home, Blairhame.

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Back from the west coast…

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Professional development in the summer is a powerful way to submerge oneself into a topic. This summer, Tuxedo Park School faculty are doing interesting things in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Quebec and Manhattan… Light the fire? Check. See what some of … Continue reading →

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The power of perception

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The power of perception

This video was shown by a colleague at the NYSAIS Think Tank I attended two weeks ago. An amazing message about really seeing each other and taking advantage of the small opportunities to connect!

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Learning a new skill or how sculling has made me humble…

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Having just completed my first year at Tuxedo Park School, I have had the enormous pleasure of watching a full year, in its entirety, with peaks and valleys, busy times and quieter times. I am a big proponent of learning … Continue reading →

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Remembering and Connecting Things Past and Now, Local and Global

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Over the past month my thoughts have often turned to China as I recall an episode, a visit or a conversation while traveling with Tuxedo Park School’s 9th graders to Shanghai, Xi’An and Beijing. It is interesting to me that … Continue reading →

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The Real Meaning of Global Education

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

The Real Meaning of Global Education? By Kathleen McNamara March brought with it an embarrassment of riches for me. I feel very lucky to have been a participant in the “Istanbul to Athens” spring break trip run by Mrs. Sweeney … Continue reading →

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