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Catlin Community Joins in World Premiere of “An African American Requiem”

Composer Damien Geter, a former music teacher at Catlin, included teachers, a student, and a parent in the inaugural performance at the Schnitzer Concert Hall.

Helping Students Deepen Their Knowledge by Applying What They’ve Learned

With his context-based teaching method, Lower School Mandarin teacher Guimin Tang guides students to find joy and ownership in their language acquisition.

Registration is open for summer camp programs on the Catlin Gabel campus!

Summer camps start June 27 and run through August 12 - open to all children ages 4-18. See all the options and register.

Catlin Gabel Announces Recipients of 2022 Renjen Teaching Excellence Grants

The annual award recognizes educators for innovative and collaborative teaching.

Community Engagement Project Brings Together Students and Seniors

Through student-led art classes at Assisted Living Centers, teens and seniors are making connections and building community.

portrait of connie kim-gervey, ph.d, director of equity and inclusion

Connie Kim-Gervey, Ph.D., Named Catlin Gabel Director of Equity and Inclusion

The school welcomes a researcher, advocate, and therapist who is committed to equity and inclusion.

Guiding Learners to Ask Deep Questions and Advocate for Themselves

Third grade teacher Sheryll Orbase encourages her students to become independent thinkers and see the purpose in their learning.

Catlin Gabel Announces Recipients of 2021 Renjen Teaching Excellence Grants

The award this year recognizes Berkeley Gadbaw and Andrew Merrill for innovative and collaborative teaching. Read more

Key Facts

45% of student population

identify as people of color

$5.3 MILLION

in assistance awarded to 27% of student body

32% HIGHER SAT SCORES

than national average

3 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

athletic teams in 2020

3x RECIPIENT

of the Presidential Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science

4 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS

in 4 consecutive years (2017-2020)

Experiential Learning

A Foundation that Lasts a Lifetime

by Tim Bazemore, Head of School

At Catlin Gabel, academic excellence has a deep, broad, and durable meaning. Excellence here is built on a holistic approach, equipping students with the academic content and skills to help them grow toward their potential.

Palma scholars program students practice rope work on a cattle ranch

Education Through Experience

by Ken DuBois, Director of Public Relations and Publications

In the decade since the Palma Scholars Program was introduced, Catlin Gabel students have engaged in hundreds of community engagement projects, and traveled thousands of miles to hear points of view that differ from their own.

Active Education at Catlin Gabel

by Ken DuBois, Director of Public Relations and Publications

From early lessons about self-care, including fitness, nutrition, and rest, students develop deeper understandings about perseverance, resiliency, and collaboration.

Starting with Student Interest

by Jordan Heintz and Zach Bloom, 5th Grade Teachers

Imagine if we sat down and asked, “What is the best way to educate our children in an ever-changing world?” There would probably be ideas surrounding agency, flexibility, collaboration, and iterative thinking.

Inviting Learners to Find the Joy in Collaboration and Community

by Hana Hutchings, Preschool Teacher

There has to be a healthy relationship with knowing that even when we don’t know, we’re not here to be evaluated. That school is a place where we come to transform ourselves, and become new versions of ourselves every day.