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Developing life skills through science education

Physics teacher Marguerite McKean '04 is helping students develop their ability to communicate findings and ask questions in a meaningful way.

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Admission Events: Get to Know Catlin Gabel

For applicants interested in the 2022-23 school year, we offer a series of virtual and in-person events. Join us!

Actively Cultivating Equity

Educators at Catlin Gabel are deepening their equity literacy skills to help create a learning environment where all students and colleagues are seen for who they are

Creating a Sense of Belonging

How Erica Babino and the Inclusion team at Catlin Gabel are leading a collaborative effort to hire and retain faculty and staff of color.

Interdisciplinary Study: The Holocaust Unit

In this Middle School English/Social Studies unit, students contemplate moral decision-making and social power.

Tim Bazemore on "Embracing the Beauty of Life"

The Head of School reflects on the Catlin Gabel experience and the importance of helping students "find their voice."

Catlin Gabel recognized for a commitment to renewable energy

The school's sustainability efforts prevented over 2 million pounds of CO₂from entering the air.

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

“Bridging the Gap” in Music Education

Alex Juarez is helping students make connections across genres and generations.

Senior Receives Gold and Bronze President's Volunteer Service Awards

Megha Alluri '21 was recognized for her years of service with the non-profit PERIOD.

two students in front of cabell theater promoting school coat drive

Integrity Is a Behavior That Can and Should Be Taught

In his new blog, the Head of School reflects on what it means to take responsible action based on one’s values.

Catlin Gabel Students Invent App to Track On-Campus Movement During COVID-19

The innovative app cTrace is an easy-to-use system that tracks building usage in real time.

Rhonda Patten Beginning School Music Teacher leading Friday Sing

Get to Know Beginning School Music Teacher Rhonda Patten

Our muse at every Friday Sing, Rhonda shares favorite Beehive songs and lyrics, and the joy of singing with children at Catlin Gabel.

University of Chicago Gate taken in Fall

CG Teacher Receives University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award

Peter Shulman, Upper School Social Studies teacher at Catlin Gabel, is recognized for teaching excellence.

An Update on Catlin Gabel’s Antiracism Work

A message from Head of School Tim Bazemore and Chair of the Board of Trustees Indira Nallakrishnan.

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

Inspiring a Curious and Engaged Approach to the World

by Tim Bazemore, Head of School

As an eighth grader in the 1970s, I experienced a “new” approach to science in my upstate New York public school. In a well-intended effort to strengthen science learning, my classmates and I were rewarded with an “activity” when we completed lessons in our color-coded workbooks.

Middle School Science Experiment with students and teacher

Cultivating a Community of Inquisitive Learners

by Berkeley Gadbaw, Middle School Science Teacher

In my classroom I strive to create a physical and emotional space where my students’ curiosity about their world is front and center. This area in my room is called the Driving Question Board.

upper school student participating in class discussion

Becoming Engaged with the World

by Lyla Bashan ’98, Director of the USAID Sustainable Development Office, Armenia

When I was young I wanted to save the environment. But it was Catlin Gabel’s academic rigor, high expectations, and commitment to excellence that taught me to direct my passion in specific, practical ways.

Begin with Knowing Yourself

by Dawn Isaacs, Beginning and Lower School Head

To contribute and find success in the world, we know our children will need to be able to listen to others, appreciate different perspectives, and work together to solve problems.

faculty speaking to upper school student in library

Viewing Each Child as a Whole

by Dr. Aline Garcia-Rubio ’93, Head of the Upper School

In a recent parent-teacher conference, I heard my colleagues speak of a student’s performance during the Anon(ymous) fall play. Other teachers in the room had seen her acting and threaded it to her writing in English class.