Meet Our Community

My goal is to create a positive environment for young people to thrive. The team is a tapestry of distinct individuals who learn in different ways, who respond to feedback in different ways, and who are motivated in different ways."

"We stress with our players the importance of coming to practice with a good attitude, putting forth your best effort, and being a good teammate."

"As athletes mature, the improvement becomes less and less physical and more about mental head space."

I want students to feel comfortable in my class, so I listen to them. I trust them. I support them even when they doubt themselves. I want them to know it’s OK to take risks."

You don’t get into teaching if you don’t love working with kids. Seeing them learn something new or figure out something that has challenged them is highly rewarding."

The kids at Country Day are all very sweet. I love seeing their faces every day. They are happy when they come into my classroom and they’re happy when they leave."

Sofia and Joanna are true leaders and role models for the rest of the Interact members and in our community."

Sammy taught my students how fun and exciting it can be to design your own learning experience outside the classroom."

His smiles, hugs, and dances brighten my every day. He is the biggest community builder at this school and makes friends with all the athletes and coaches."