Winter 2026
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Journeys Begun Together: Tim Bazemore reflects on twelve years as head of school
![head of school tim bazemore on left, incoming head of school dr. aline garcia rubio on right]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770153399/catlingabel/naqjessdkyndhmfspkbd/1700x900-tim-aline.jpg","width":1700}])
- Community
Tim Bazemore in Conversation with Dr. Aline García Rubio.
![Aliyah Abodunrin ’29 on left Luna González González ’26 on right standing facing viewer smiling book shelves in background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770153556/catlingabel/jufqwe7k3u8necz0lnfk/1700x900-wings.jpg","width":1700}])
- Teaching & Learning
In the Wings mentorship program, seniors support freshmen as they transition into the Upper School, demystifying the experience and offering friendship and guidance.
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- Head of School
As he prepares to transition away from the leadership position in summer 2026, Tim Bazemore looks back on twelve years of growth, challenge, and renewal.
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- Alumni
At the "Back to Catlin" Upper School assembly, recent graduates share insights into the college experience.