Catlin Gabel News
Upper School Science and Health Teacher Bianca Knoll Nakayama is teaching from multiple perspectives and helping students make connections across disciplines.
With the new Pollinator Garden, students are countering environmental decline and creating an educational space for generations to come
With guidance from a master artist, middle schoolers take a deep dive into art history, theory, and technique—and the joys of inclusive collaboration
Lower School Spanish teacher Pilar Arias fosters a learning environment where students develop skills and the confidence to explore and make mistakes.
Thoughts from the Head of School on the important role that environment plays in the education of every child, at every age.
Director of Engineering Education Kevin Forbes guides students to approach problems and develop technologies in a responsible way.
Key Facts
52% of student population
identifies as people of color or multiracial
$6 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE
awarded to 27% of students in 2024-25
30% HIGHER SAT SCORES
compared with national average
45+ HONORS CLASSES
available to Upper School students
13 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
6 sports for Middle School and 9 for Upper School
40 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
spoken by students at Catlin Gabel
INTEGRITY
Creating a Space That is About Belonging
Assistant Head of School Kama Bruce shares thoughts on why he believes that psychological safety is a central tenet of education and learning.
SCHOOL VALUES
Developing Confidence, Skills, and an Ethical Mindset
Director of Engineering Education Kevin Forbes guides students to approach problems and develop technologies in a responsible way.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Experiential Learning at Catlin Gabel
Head of School Tim Bazemore highlights our teachers’ artful and engaging lesson designs.
SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
Every Student Experiences Success
Lower School Spanish teacher Pilar Arias helps students develop the skills and the confidence to explore and make mistakes.
ATHLETICS
An Inclusive Athletics Program
Athletics Director Kate Williams ’01 is fostering openness and opportunity, and using the lens of sport to foster life lessons.