Inspiring Courageous Curiosity
Finding Their Own Voice
Learning through Engagement
Becoming Lifelong Learners
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.
Key Facts
STUDENTS
780
from 51 different metro area zip codes
of students
51%
self-identify as people of color or multiracial
4 presidential scholars
in four consecutive years (2017-2020)
of students
26%
received financial assistance for 2022-23 school year
39 LANGUAGES
spoken by families at home
20th Time Receiving
All-Sports Champion Award from OACA (3A division)
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Affording Catlin Gabel
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Stories about the Catlin Gabel Community
School Values
Why Kindness is a Core Value at Catlin Gabel
Head of School Tim Bazemore reflects on the importance of kindness for our community, our environment, and ourselves.
Kindness, as well as integrity and inclusion, is one of the three core values of Catlin Gabel School.
Support Student Success
Moving From the What to the How
by Kenny Nguyen, Upper School Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair, PS-12 Academic Leader
Designing and Implementing a Vision for PS-12 Mathematics
Inclusion
Actively Cultivating Equity
Jasmine Love, Director of Inclusion and Outreach Krystal Wu, Upper School Teacher and Equity Literacy Professional Learning Coordinator
Educators are deepening their equity literacy skills to help create a learning environment where all students are seen for who they are
Experiential Learning
Collaborating to Make Complex Connections
By Robbyn Leventhal, Fifth Grade Teacher
With SMASH integrated learning, students explore a topic across multiple disciplines
Community
A Commitment to Leading with Courage, Compassion, and Integrity
An Interview with Indira Nallakrishnan, Chair of Board of Trustees
Inquiry-Based Education
What We Have Learned
Catlin Gabel Division Heads reflect on the remote learning experience, and how it will change their approach to teaching and learning in the years to come