While teaching at the university level, I had the opportunity to teach a course called Practicum. As a part of this course, students worked at a place of business gaining practical experience. Over the years, I’ve taught numerous sessions of …
What’s Hygge? Pronounced: HOO-GA Hygee is a Danish term that according to Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen is the Danish secret to happy living. You’re probably asking me why I’m addressing this in Clariden‘s newsletter. Well, …
I teach a parenting class each weekend and one of the members of my class was interested in gaining insight into how to teach children to be humble. As I researched the topic, I stumbled across a recently published article …
We’re heading into what in the private school world is referred to as “admissions season”. Over the course of the past several weeks I’ve toured numerous families and have already received applications for the 2017/2018 school year. Several families, as …
I’m a firm believer that there are no silly questions. All questions are worthy to be asked. The educator in me knows that even the silliest of questions can lead to a learning opportunity. The other day a visiting parent asked me a great question – one in which few ask. The parent …
Several of our families have asked me to do a Cougar U on the development of children pre-teen through early adolescence (9 years to 14 years of age). This stage of development can be challenging for both parent and child. …
Many thanks to all our families, extended families and friends who shared Saturday night’s Art Show and Auction with us. What a FUN night we had and the art…WOW, so incredible! As a part of the Art Show, individual student’s art was …
While most high school students long for no formal education during the summer, two Clariden juniors opted to continue their learning experiences by applying to competitive summer programs. Caroline Morris has been accepted into Cornell University’s Summer College Program and Cian …
Many thanks to all of the families and teachers that joined us on Saturday morning for Cougar U. Learning the science behind why play is significant provides great insight into why we need to make play a priority. Dr. Stuart Brown …
Four Clariden students were recently named Best in State Winners in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge. The nationwide contest challenged middle and high school students to come up with a mobile app idea that would help solve a problem within their community. Over 1200 app ideas …