Tag Archives: Wessttown School

Playing With Fire

Posted on November 25, 2018 by margaretjhaviland

A few weeks back my friend Kathy and I took a class on glassblowing at The East Falls Glassworks. We worked with our instructor and as a team so that we each produced a  drinking glass. I have never been … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Cook. Craft. Create. – Be the Change

Posted on October 1, 2018 by margaretjhaviland

By Jamie Richie ’88 The American Culinary Federation National Convention New Orleans, LA July 15-19, 2018 Chef John Folse opened the convention by taking us through his career. Growing up the son of a Cajun trapper in the bayous of … Continue reading →

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Learning From Our Colleagues

Posted on September 4, 2018 by margaretjhaviland

Well over half of Westtown’s faculty engaged in some sort of active, beyond reading a book, professional development this past summer. In our opening of school meetings I experimented with a forum for faculty to share what they did and … Continue reading →

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PBL 101 Buck Institute Comes to Westtown School

Posted on July 3, 2018 by margaretjhaviland

What happens when thirty educators gather for three days of learning with a great instructor? Magic in the service of our students! From June 25-27 teachers from  Westtown School participated in the Buck Institute PBL 101 workshop. Our teacher Feroze … Continue reading →

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Learning from the Master

Posted on March 15, 2018 by margaretjhaviland

By Leslie Barr This was my first Masterclass and I was thrilled that Westtown School supported my learning about conservation as it applies to my work as a biology teacher.   The class was titled “Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation.” I … Continue reading →

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When Roman Letters Meet Chinese “Characters”

Posted on December 13, 2017 by margaretjhaviland

By Bei Zhang and Jean Marí Hernández López The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) hosts an Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. This international event brings together more than 7,000 language educators from all languages, levels, … Continue reading →

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