Departments: I enjoy spending time outdoors, learning,and spinning, weaving, felting, and quilting. Email: swiles@putneyschool.org It is an honor to be serving Putney, a school I so deeply believe in, in this role, at this time. Lessons are inspiring, exploring everything from entrepreneurship and oracy to designing a sustainable future. M.S. Phone: Email: hmccormick@putneyschool.org World Languages. 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. Phone: 802-387-6221 Antioch New England Graduate School, Phone: 802-387-6223 I live with my lovely wife and wonderful daughter in Westminster West. Departments: D. Columbia University Teachers College, Phone: 802-387-6218 Email: pblair@putneyschool.org B.A. Washington University in St. Louis Bursaries (financial assistance) are available to girls in Year 7 and beyond and typical range between 30% and 100% of school fees. When I was teaching at Phillips Andover, one of my mentors, Sue Lloyd, was a graduate of Putney and author of The Putney School, a progressive experiment;we built our Andover world music curriculum with suggestions from Sues expertise. BA (Hons), PGCE. She joined Putney High School in 2009 as Head of Sixth Form before becoming Deputy Head (Academic) and Acting Head in September 2014. SW1E 5DH. learning. 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. Departments: Across my broad range of skills, I most appreciate surfacing the unseen. Marlboro Graduate Center, Phone: 802-387-7306 Ever keen to try something new, his recent projects include programming. Departments: Columbia University Teachers College View Grace Putney's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Im continually surprised by the incredibly cool work I get to do with students. Im a former dairy farmer, bicycle frame builder, art restorer and jewelry maker. I began my career teaching secondary English, and I am delighted to work with teenagers again. Mrs Longstaff read Economics at Durham University and gained her PGCE specialising in Maths at the University of Cambridge. My husband Randy and I came to Putney in the fall of 1999 as an adventure! Health Office Manager Michigan State University, Phone: 802-387-6226 Before my service at Putney, I worked at Moses Brown School, Milton Academy, CITYterm at the Masters School, Miss Porters School, and The Independent Day School. Im currently enjoying to get to know the natural world here mushrooms are abundant, birds are active, foxes are running around the fields. PUTNEY It takes a lot of people with diverse talents, skills and experience to keep the 230-student Putney School running. I am deeply dedicated to helping students learn how to understand history, pursue a research question, and create a well constructed argument. Center for Teaching & Learning, B.A. B.F.A. Phone: 802-387-6244 Previously Mrs Gilbert worked at Priory C of E School, Dorking and received her SCITT PGCE from George Abbott School. Science Department. 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! Ed. Email: mroussi@putneyschool.org Outside of school, Mr Miller is keen to take on new challenges, one such highlight was his successful completion of the Virgin London Marathon for the Make-a-Wish charity in 2018. 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 I knew as soon as I discovered Putney that I wanted to work here: its the natural beauty of the place, the authenticity of the people, the combination of idealism and dirty fingernails of its educational vision. Phone: 802-387-6230 Email: dobrien@putneyschool.org Support Staff Interview. Email: rmuller@putneyschool.org This is the Putney High School company profile. Thank you. I have spent time working with music, design, nature, policy, and governance. Mrs Heidi Armstrong has been pastoral deputy head at Putney High since September 2015. Departments: "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. I live in Dummerston with my partner and our adorable goats. 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. Other Programs, English and Humans in the Natural World Teacher, Phone: Departments: Simmons College, Phone: 802-387-6229 Im a lover of children and animals. Middlebury College Email: agonzalez@putneyschool.org Email: lstewart@putneyschool.org Trinity College University of Hartford Tyler Purdey on Google (February 27, 2020, 8:12 am) Great . To learn more about why we love Putney, read on! Shanghai Theatre Academy Email: nzweig@putneyschool.org Most schools are afraid of sharing authority with students and we see it as a terrific vehicle for their learning and responsibility. Im constantly amazed at how talented The Putney School students and faculty are. Antioch University New England, Phone: 802-387-6248 Email: msardinas@putneyschool.org What an exciting time it is! Math Department. Health Services. Our daughter has 11+ offers at Putney and Ibstock and a wait list place at Wimbledon High. Departments: After years of inner-city teaching (in NYC and LA), it is a privilege to be on Putneys bucolic hill working to ensure access for all who wish to call it home. We promote presence in community, in work, right now. Departments: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Phone: 802-387-6247 Home / SCHOOLS / PUTNEY HIGH SCHOOL. Health Services, Phone: 802-387-6253 Its happening all over campus. Departments: Ive learned that self advocacy is a real thing. We have an ethos of modern scholarship which makes learning challenging, fun and relevant. I teach at Putney because here I have the opportunity to teach math the best way I know how, rather than the way everyone does it. Email: jdanielski-chatal@putneyschool.org Girls here discover new passions all the time, and are not put into boxes for their entire school careers. Email: mdall@putneyschool.org Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, Phone: 802-387-6260 Departments: Kenyon College Email: KBaldwin@putneyschool.org Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury, Phone: 802-387-7328 With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, our goal is not to merely convey information but to engage our students in the learning process so they become the makers of their own education. Departments: What can we learn from the past to lead just lives? These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website and allow us to remember you. The 2022-23 fees at Putney High School are 7,213 per term for senior school pupils (Years 7 to 11). Departments: Come join us to learn, play, build and create community together here in beautiful Vermont. Miss Franks has a particular interest in wellbeing and the social and emotional aspects of learning. It can happen for you. Email: kyannatos@putneyschool.org Departments: She spent four years at The Godolphin and Latymer School as Assistant Head of Sixth Form and prior to that she taught Physics at Wallington County Grammar School. I love learning about people and hearing their truths. Email: kmccorvy@putneyschool.org Shanta Lee is a writer, photographer, journalist whose work has been featured in The Massachusetts Review, PRISM, ITERANT Literary Magazine, Palette Poetry, BLAVITY, DAME Magazine, The Crisis Magazine, Rebelle Society, and is one of the writers for the Ms. Magazine Blog. Department Heads, Departments: International & ESOL, Before I came to Putney, I taught courses on the history of capitalism, law and politics, and slavery and emancipation at the University of Montana. For me, I consider every day Work Day. designing a robotics table for his Year 7 Robotics club. More about why I create/artist statement: I love extending an invitation into my world and passions through my photography, poetry, and prose. Departments: I have had a lifelong love of languages and culture. 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. We value collaboration more than competition. 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. Departments: B.A. I was born in a small town in southern Italy came to America in 1965, living in southern Connecticut until the mid-80s and working in restaurants, colleges, and institutions. Athletic Department, Departments: Email: nhoskins@putneyschool.org Farm Staff. As I begin my 20th year at The Putney School, I am as excited as ever to begin a new school year! You get from it what you give.. Departments: I am so lucky to work in music that it is difficult to separate work from play. People are really passionate about the school. Departments: Ed.M. I came into school nursing about 7 years ago after a decade of hospital nursing. He has always been interested in using digital technology in the classroom to enhance learning opportunities for students. Director International Student Program and ESOL Teacher, B.A. Email: mlampriere@putneyschool.org I love to travel, learn about different cultures, spend time outdoors and be active. In my twenties, I lived in the UK for 4 years, completed my B.A. They don't learn their grades . Wellbeing and sustainability are at the heart of what we do. The school is situated on Putney Hill, a short walk from East Putney tube station (District Line) and Putney mainline station (Waterloo- Hounslow/Teddington/Windsor/Weybridge). Art Department, Email: glittledale@putneyschool.org After graduating, I worked at Mount Snow, attended Marlboro College where I worked for their Outdoor Program and completed a degree in physics with a focus on astronomy and computational methods. On average, in the junior school, there are 48 children in a year, 2 classes in a year and 24 in each class. M.A. Whatever it is, I dont scare my students, I make them laugh and they learn without fear of judgement. Departments: 'Academic with a very modern edge', Putney High is renowned for its excellent results and leavers' destinations. She has recently become an ISI Inspector and is on the governing board of two local schools. Its like youre free. School for International Training, Phone: 802-387-6233 Departments: Registrar Office, Phone: 802-387-6063 Departments: Admission Office, Phone: Whether youre a kid or a teacher, everyone here is rooting for you. Departments: 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. One of my goals has always been to find opportunities to create dialogues across the divide and build bridges, not walls. Putney somehow manages to brilliantly balance progressive thought, meaningful action, community intention and artistic celebration. Ms Ella Barden joined Putney High School in September 2018 as Director of Sixth Form. Phone: 802-387-6245 Departments: Email: poconnor@putneyschool.org Departments: Academic Office, My dreams have come true. A.S. Northwestern CT Community College I coach the Boys Soccer team, and I teach Latin Dance (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia). Email: awhaley@putneyschool.org Farm Staff. Head of Staff Development & Partnerships. The co-curricular offer at Putney High School is as unique as each of our pupils. The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. 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. Dining Services, Phone: Our students flourish with the freedom they have here. World Languages. At Putney, I have the opportunity to work in agriculture within a vibrant learning community. Departments: Departments: Putney is different from the other schools where Ive worked because at the highest level (administration, board) the school believes that the kids mean well, want to learn, and if we can mostly get out of their way and just offer some gentle guidance, theyll do good things. University of Colorado Boulder, Phone: 802-387-6211 Vermont College of Fine Arts, Phone: Email: sdunbar@putneyschool.org Putney has the courage to do things differently. Most importantly, students here are encouraged to develop genuine agency. Alternatively, you can make an online payment to Barclay's bank account. As a teacher, I began as an environmental/outdoor/ecology educator working along the coast of Maine for nearly five years. 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. Departments: Phone: Department Heads, Email: kdawley@putneyschool.org Ms Barden read Natural Sciences at Durham University. Director of Theater and Director of Evening Arts, BS New York University Often referred to as simply Putney,[1] the school admits students from the ages 418. Williams College It is truly a gift to work in the Development Office at The Putney School. D.E.S.S. From our Headmistress, Suzie Longstaff, an ex-Olympic cox, to the many scholars, published authors, skilled artists, composers, playwrights and sports coaches; every one plays a part in creating the stimulating learning environment for which Putney is known. Dean of Students Office, Phone: 802-387-7352 I feel so fortunate to have a unique hand in documenting what goes on at the school from day-to-day. Putney High School GDST is one of the UK's leading schools, a spirited, ambitious and innovative community where girls aged 4 - 18 develop as inspired learners, well-supported within a warm and. Academically high-achieving, rounded and responsible, Putney is as down-to earth as it is dynamic. 2. Departments: Departments: Email: glee@putneyschool.org I have two children who are both students at Putney. Departments: Departments: Phone: 802-387-6231 Lunch is charged separately (284 per term) and is compulsory. Read More > We see the joy that comes from meaningful inquiry and meaningful work. I had been a full-time potter in Brattleboro and the idea of teaching ceramics to teenagers at this infamous progressive high school intrigued me so I said yes. Departments: M.A. Fill out an inquiry form to get started, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. Email: slee@putneyschool.org M.F.A. Before joining the teaching profession, Mrs Longstaff had a successful rowing career with highlights including coxing the GB Womens VIII at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 and Goldie in the 1997 and 98 Boat races. M.L.I.S. Email: kknopp@putneyschool.org Phone: 802-387-6203 Art Department, Daycare, Phone: 802-387-6213 When not teaching, you can find me riding my bike around town, baking bread, and listening to sad old country songs. Other Programs, Departments: Email: CHodgman@putneyschool.org Email: dgarcia-galili@putneyschool.org Showing all 9 results. Writingthe generating, exploring and constructing of ideas with languageis an essential tool for all types of progressive education. Savannah College of Art and Design Email: lrichard@putneyschool.org B.A. Mrs Suzie Longstaff was appointed Headmistress of Putney High School GDST in September 2015. In addition to his teaching qualifications, Mr Miller is also a qualified Paws b mindfulness teacher and has a passion for ensuring that the academic rigour of the school is balanced by its pastoral approach. Departments: Im a chemical engineer from Instituto Tecnolgico de Zacatepec in Mexico. University of Massachusetts, Amherst Email: tgangle@putneyschool.org M.S. Antioch University New England, Phone: 802-387-6211 Email: hnorwood@putneyschool.org 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. Latin Dance Evening Instructor Theres always a lot going on at Putney. We appreciate you all staff of Pinetree! I did not search for Putney. I often say Putney is what you make of it. Improving waste management systems is one of my main interests. Teachers College, Columbia University 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. Email: jdavey@putneyschool.org Deputy Head Digital Innovation and Curriculum, BSc Hons (Lancaster), PGCE (York St John), James Mutton is Deputy Head, Digital Innovation and Curriculum at Putney High School. Email: zparker@putneyschool.org M.A. History, Phone: 802-387-6234 Southern Vermont College, Phone: 802-387-6217 With a mission to create active, critical thinkers and members of a democratic society, our goal is not to merely convey information but to engage our students in the learning process so they become the makers of their own education. In my sophomore year of high school I came to Putney as a boarding student. Email: ejohnson@putneyschool.org What keeps me here at Putney is the idea of learning new things and the possibility of implementing projects. Dining Services, B.A. Fees at Putney High. 802-387-2305 (fax) The school uniform is purple and has always been since a uniform was put in place. To see more of Shanta Lees work, visit Shantalee.com. Parent Apr 12 2018 Plant Staff, B.A. Immediately, I knew this was a place I wanted to continue to work at rather than just in the summers. 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. M.A. Mr Andy Thwaite - Howarth. 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. Our school strives to keep our community informed. I enjoy the contrasts between the finite world of agriculture and the infinite opportunities in the classroom. 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. Often referred to as simply Putney, [1] the school admits students from the ages 4-18. Administration, Plant Staff, Phone: 802-387-6262 Departments: Here are those important dates for your diary. Departments: Putney High School is one of the UK's leading schools, with a reputation for providing the challenge of a rich and inspiring education for bright girls aged 4 - 18. She is the 2020 gubernatorial appointee to the Vermont Humanities Councils board of directors and has a solo photography show, Dark Goddess, being featured in the Manchester, VT gallery, Southern Vermont Arts Center in August September 2021. James Mutton is Deputy Head, Digital Innovation and Curriculum at Putney High School. M. Columbia University Teachers College Putneys difference centers on its purpose; were all about creating a space through which students can take substantive responsibility for themselves and their community. Art Department, Cons. Miami University Cleveland State University, Phone: 802-387-6240 Departments: However, during urgent events, visit www.sd43.bc.ca to ensure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. From life in the Stone Age to Green Screen Technology. Im proud to give a strong voice to our students from underrepresented and minority groups. Departments: Email: ccuerdon@putneyschool.org John Buser joined the team at the Putney School in 2022. My old advisor from Putney helped me get a taste of classroom instruction, and after deciding that it was a good fit I completed my MA in Marlboro Colleges Teaching for Social Justice program. What is someones story under the surface of their face and presentation? Departments: Union Institute and University, Phone: 802-387-6226 Administration, Find out more about Putney High School Sixth Form. I value Putneys environment of learning. English Department, Progressive Education for a Sustainable Future. History. Email: kpeknik@putneyschool.org Email: kfealstaub@putneyschool.org She first joined the GDST in 2006, when she was appointed Head of English then Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning at Kensington Prep School GDST, Fulham. Departments: Health Services, Phone: 802-387-7313 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. MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Phone: 802-387-6268 putneyschool.org (802) 387-6232 418 HOUGHTON BROOK RD PUTNEY, VT 05346 Request Info About The Putney School. In 2010 she was appointed head of sixth form, when she also became part of the senior leadership team. Before working at Putney, I would visit once a year as a college admissions counselor. M.BA. Marlboro College At Putney, girls are encouraged to be self-starters, to find their passions and strengths, and to work hard to develop in the areas that might not come as easily to them. My goal in all courses is to help students pursue the big questions that matter to them. Email: csilver@putneyschool.org Departments: The Putney School takes a holistic approach to education. M.A. 802-387-6277 (fax) Our team is an eclectic group with divergent backgrounds and histories. Keene State College The constant opportunities to reinvent myself as a human being keep me here. It makes our school an innovative, dynamic and really exciting place to teach, and above all, to learn. Departments: Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Phone: 802-710-7006 At Putney its normal to be so multi-faceted. 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. Our school strives to keep our community informed. Theres always a lot going on at Putney. Email: mfarthing@putneyschool.org Keep Dorm Liaison, B.A. Previous chapters have also included being director of the arts at another independent school, teaching dance in a multitude of settings (from colleges to community centers), as well choreographing and performing nationally and internationally. Departments: Putney really allows you to come up with your own ideas. 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 hold a B.A. Email: lweinstein@putneyschool.org B.A. Summer Programs, Phone: The best schools are fun, supportive and inspirational environments for young enquiring minds. Shanta Lees photojournalism and art criticisms have been featured on Vermont Public Radio (VPR.org) and her investigative reporting has been in The Commons weekly newspaper covering Windham County, VT. Shanta Lee is the 2020 recipient of the Arthur Williams Award for Meritorious Service to the Arts and 2020 and named as Diode Editions full-length book contest winner for her June 2021 debut poetry compilation, GHETTOCLAUSTROPHOBIA: Dreamin of Mama While Trying to Speak Woman in Woke Tongues which has received an honorable mention for the Sheila Margaret Motton prize and has been reviewed by the Poetry Foundation (written by Ryo Yamaguchi) and Seven Days (written by Skye Jackson). Spelman College, Phone: World Languages. UCLA Science Teacher and Science Department Chair, Phone: 802-387-6237 Daycare. Adolescence is a critical stage of brain development. My DD is good at academic and loves drama and musical but absolutely not a sport person. John has 30 years of experience working with teens in a variety of settings, including hospitals, communities, and Schools. Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University Art Department, 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 Cultivate your love of learning and achieve your academic goals. Phone: 802-387-6221 Department Heads, M.F.A. 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. I was born and raised in Honduras, Central America. I really love the people, and how tight knit we are. 'Taking ownership of your learning is a key ingredient in the recipe for scholarly success', Click the link above for regular updates on what's going on at Putney High School, Read the latest news and views in posts to the Putney Blog. 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. Placing importance on a wide range of endeavors,students work with their hands as well as minds, often integrating the two. It has been really wonderful to work closely with some really gifted, self-motivated, and passionate young people. J.D. I got an undergrad degree in physics with a math minor as an adult, followed by masters in teaching secondary school science and math. Phone: She previously taught at Rochester Grammar School as Second in Department.