Earlier in July, three lower school faculty attended a one-day workshop through the Landmark School’s Summer Institute. The session was entitled “Unpacking the Science of Reading.” Third grade teacher Leigh Twarog, pre-kindergarten teacher Nicole Siverls, and grades 3-5 learning specialist Valerie Kerin attended in person on the Landmark campus in
Last week, Belmont Day’s school counselor, Josh Sussman, and mindfulness director and physical education teacher Alex Tzelnic, attended and presented at the AISNE (Association of Independent Schools in New England) Health and Wellness Conference in Norwood. Josh and Alex led a session on strategies and partnerships for developing and sustaining
While students enjoyed an extra day off this past Monday, our faculty came together for a full day dedicated to collaboration, reflection, and professional growth. We began with a State of the School preview from Brendan Largay and then launched into a faculty-led mini-conference, where teachers shared their expertise and
Earlier this month, Trinity Johns, associate director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and Joshua Sussman, school counselor, attended the 2025 AISNE Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference in Waltham. With over 200 attendees from peer schools throughout New England, this was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and
The Belmont Day team had another fantastic year at the MassCUE Conference this past week. MassCUE, a partner organization of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), provides community and professional learning for educators passionate about innovation and technology. Its annual fall conference, hosted at Gillette Stadium, draws educators
At Belmont Day, learning doesn’t pause when the school year ends. This summer, our faculty engaged in a wide range of professional development opportunities that sparked inspiration, deepened expertise, and strengthened connections. From exploring play in early childhood to considering the role of artificial intelligence in education, our educators brought
Zach d’Arbeloff, director of summer programs at Belmont Day School since 2021, was recently named to two leadership positions by professional organizations in the field of summer camp management. The American Camp Association New England named Zach as its New England Conference Committee Co-chair. A member of the conference planning
The Lenesa Leana Endowment for Innovative and Collaborative Education was established to honor the innovative strategies and collaborations that former Head of School Lenesa Leana fostered during her tenure at Belmont Day. The endowment provides grants to teaching and non-teaching faculty to support the many ways our community explores and
First grade teacher Geoffrey Fox, second grade teacher Katie O’Brien, and fourth grade teacher Emily Crawford attended the Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course at Burlington High School. This national program trains teachers on strategies for creating a positive community, ensuring engaging academics, effectively managing their class, and responding to their
In late June music teacher Kassie Bettinelli and Latin teacher Nicole Buck traveled to Colorado Springs to attend The Gardner Carney Leadership Institute at the Fountain Valley School. The six-day intensive workshop helps K-12 teachers and administrators learn how to develop the leadership competencies of their students. Ms. Bettinelli, Ms.
