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Head of School Blog

Hands-on learning in science

October 1, 2021

This week, students in Middle School have been studying the complex relationship between cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. This is part of the biology and life sciences…
Jay Scheurle
October 1, 2021

Giving children agency

September 24, 2021

In visiting one of our Children’s House classrooms this week, I observed all of the students engaged in self-directed learning with guidance from the teacher and assistant. Some were working…
Jay Scheurle
September 24, 2021

A glimpse of SEL in action

September 17, 2021

Everyone these days talks about social-emotional learning (SEL) and how important it is. What does SEL mean to you? SEL relates to the development of social and emotional skills that…
Jay Scheurle
September 17, 2021

Off to a great start

September 9, 2021

I have the best job in the world. I spent the first day of school watching the joy in your children’s faces as they returned to school, and witnessing their…
Jay Scheurle
September 9, 2021

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

June 4, 2021

The Oak Meadow School Class of 2021 graduated on June 3rd. Here is the graduation address from Head of School Jay Scheurle, celebrating the qualities demonstrated by the students during…
Jay Scheurle
June 4, 2021

It’s About Your Child

March 26, 2021

There are many reasons Oak Meadow students have had such a successful year despite the pandemic. Having well-defined health protocols in place enabled us to make sure students and teachers…
Jay Scheurle
March 26, 2021

Unlimited potential

January 29, 2021

One of the most important lessons we can teach our children is to approach their education and their lives in a way that doesn’t allow challenges and barriers to limit…
Jay Scheurle
January 29, 2021

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