Meet the New Teachers

"What I valued most in my last school was the sense of community among the members of the ensembles, and I look forward to continuing that at Scarsdale." "Besides music, my hobbies include, cooking, kayaking, hiking, and reading."

"I played Division 1 college softball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and still play whenever I get the chance." "My interests include traveling, reading, learning to cook, trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends. I love watching sports, specifically the Chicago White Sox, Green Bay Packers, and the Wisconsin Badgers. Finally, I love Game of Thrones."...

“Outside of school, I like to spend time exploring the city with friends, particularly to find new restaurants. I have a small obsession with ice cream, so I’m always looking for different places to try. I also love traveling abroad and finding those “hidden” or lesser known spots.” "I love spending my days teaching and learning from my students and colleagues. I honestly can’t imagi...

"What will I want to change? Textbooks gotta go! They are outdated, and there's a wealth of free online resources. I would love to bring the latest technologies into the classroom and really transform how students actively construct knowledge rather than passively receive knowledge." "Aside from mathematics, education and science, my other interests and hobbies include surfing the web, watching movie...

“I’m excited because I think it’s a great place. It seems from all the teachers that I’ve met, the administrative team, everybody is really committed to making this a wonderful place, a place where students’ success are the goal, and that’s certainly something that excites me because when I got in to the field of education it was because I care about young people. I want to see them succ...

"I did have a whole different career before [teaching]. I negotiated retail leases for a major retail holding company. But I just felt that there was something missing. I love [that] it's something different everyday." "I am so excited for the frozen yogurt, and I asked my department chair how to get from my classroom to the learning commons."...

"I decided to teach because it is a profession that allows me to interact with people on a daily basis and make positive change. I really enjoy working with students and the back and forth every day in the classroom is what gets me out of bed in the morning." "When I'm not in the school building you can probably find me doing something outdoors. I enjoy playing soccer; I like to hike, ski and sw...

"I think that as every year goes on teaching you get a little better, you know what you’re doing a little more, you can communicate better with students. [Scarsdale] is different than anywhere I’ve ever been before, there’s such a higher level of students and teachers, so I’m really excited for that." "I love anything that’s outdoor or water. I really like water sports, I’m not reall...