Inspiring Courageous Curiosity
Finding Their Own Voice
Educating the Whole Child
Becoming Lifelong Learners
Learning through Engagement
Educating for Democracy
Catlin Gabel has always been the preeminent progressive school in Oregon. But it’s about more than academics. It’s about empowering students to think for themselves, to be curious about the world in which they live. To help them to speak up and speak out. To advocate—for others and for their own learning—with a curiosity and empathy that’s tirelessly inspired and fostered by our teachers. In doing so they become scholars of life and for life.
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Key Facts
STUDENTS
787
from 51 different metro area zip codes
1 Tiny Forest
planted with 600 native shrubs and trees
28 Countries
represented by Catlin Gabel families in 2023-24
22 Buildings
on campus used daily by students
66 Student Tour guides
look forward to answring your questions
3 Libraries
support students in all three divisions
Stories about the Catlin Gabel Community
Community
Using Art to Lead, Model, and Build Community
In a cross-divisional collaboration, sophomores guide Lower School students to express their ideas about the natural world through poetry, music, and movement.
School Values
A Place to Learn, Re-learn, and Explore
Head of Upper School Aline Garcia-Rubio ’93 shares thoughts on excellence in education and why Catlin Gabel is leaning into the concept of visible teaching and learning.
Inquiry
Guiding Students to Become Active Participants in Their Education
Seventh grade math teacher An Nguyen builds literacy and confidence by encouraging students to ask questions, share ideas, and create their own learning.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning at Catlin Gabel
Head of School Tim Bazemore highlights our teachers' artful and engaging lesson designs.
Inquiry
Developing Life Skills Through Science Education
Upper School Physics teacher Marguerite McKean ’04 is helping students improve their ability to communicate findings and ask questions in a meaningful way.
Inclusion
Growing Together in Community
Director of Equity and Inclusion Connie Kim-Gervey shares impressions of Catlin Gabel today and a vision for the future.