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How five professionals discovered their next chapter in teaching.
UPrep educators, including History Teacher Aaron Sokoll, pictured above, tell us how their past careers enrich their work with students.
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Deans share how UPrep prepares students to lead a life of learning
Read a Q& A with UPrep grade level deans Tom Strouse, Amy Pasterczyk, Xuan Vu, Kelsey Anderson, Aaron Sokoll Ciara McGrath, and James Johnson, pictured above, left to right by row, starting at top.
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UPrep’s expanded department chair role strengthens academics and expands opportunities for faculty leadership and development.
UPrep's department chairs, Tim Blok, Clare Prowse, Carrie Niebanck, Christina Zembruski, Kayla Robertson, Isabelle Rio, and Patrick Kuster (from top, by row, left to right), share their thoughts on teaching and learning.
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Get to know our newest community members
From top, by row, left to right: Patrick Kuster, Dawn McGeorge, Kassi Mitchell, June Peters, Hannah Morrison, Clare Prowse, Kevin Schroedter, Brynne Sterling, and Andrew Wang.
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Learn about our newest community members
From top, by row, left to right: Kyle Bishop, Scott Beers, Rebecca Chase, Obse Dinsa, Courtland Ferreria-Douglas, Nina Covey, Abby Heinicke, and Rebecca Herivel.
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Math teacher shares tip and tricks.
In this Puma Press article, writer Sofia D.-P. shares Math Teacher Dan Chestnut's skateboarding tips.
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Athletic Director Rebecca Moe awarded state and national awards
Athletic Director Rebecca Moe, pictured above, said, “If you’re gonna make a difference, you just get involved, and I got involved … and I’m getting recognized for an award.”
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UPrep teachers, classes, and projects that shape life directions
Read an article from UPrep Magazine that explores how students learn to lead a life of learning at UPrep.