In the Classroom #1
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Out of the Classroom #2
Middle School Problem Solving
100
This person is a Spanish teacher in both the Middle and Upper School Divisions. She also advises in the Upper School. She has been at Collegiate for a loooong time: This will be her 29th year!
She is a mother of 4 and a grandma of 8. She loves teaching Spanish, reading, playing (and watching) soccer, traveling...And she speaks several languages! (her students usually can guess which ones during the school year). Who is this adult?
It's Senora Epstein!
100
This person's job is to help you play a string instrument and to conduct the Collegiate orchestra. Her office is on the 4th floor, and she can help you read music, change a string on your cello, or tune your viola.
She enjoys running marathons and playing her violin! Who is this adult?
It's Dr. Jelinek!
100
This person's job is to help you with anything you might need. He listens to you if you’re feeling sad, worried, or have a problem. He can also help you learn how to solve problems, make friends, and do your best in school. His office is located on the 8th floor and houses a ton of fidget tools and board games.
He enjoys watching anime (his favorite is One Piece), playing video games on his Nintendo Switch, and running. Who is this adult?
It's Mr. Tong!
100
You and your best friend had a misunderstanding that led to hurt feelings. You want to clear the air. What’s the best step to take?
Approach your friend and calmly talk about what happened to resolve the disagreement.
200
This person's job is to help you use technology as a tool to have fun! He will teach you how to create your programs and projects using HTML, JavaScript, and Python.
Outside the classroom, he enjoys golf, working on classic cars, coding, and building cool projects. Whether you're new to computer science or have experience, there's something for everyone to learn and develop. He's excited to see what you create this year! Who is this adult?
It's Mr. Love!
200
This person's job is to teach not only history, but also study skills, critical thinking, and academic writing. This teacher's specialty is ancient Greece and Rome, but loves talking about the Ottoman Empire, Napoleon, and the Industrial Revolution-- as well as watching any movie about the World Wars. (Dunkirk is a favorite.)
This teacher also likes to knit, hike, read, and play board games. Who is this adult?
It's Dr. Davey!
200
This adult is brand new to Collegiate and is the new head of school. Prior to Collegiate, she worked at Spence and the Marin Academy of California.
She was originally an english teacher and enjoys reading books during her free time. Who is this adult?
It's Ms. Brizendine!
200
A friend asks you to keep a secret about something that worries you, and you think it might be serious. What should you do?
Talk to a trusted adult
300
This person's job is to help you learn a different language. She makes her lessons fun with games and songs, ensuring you're challenged but also engaged. She frequently shares interesting facts about her country, which recently hosted the Olympic Games.
Her classroom is located on the 8th floor, across from Mr. Tong’s office. She enjoys reading and running in her free time. Who is this adult?
It's Madame McGrath!
300
This person's job is to teach you how to say hola, gracias and por favor. She is also a 5th grade advisor and her son went to Collegiate and graduated in 2020.
She has a granddaughter named Margot. She usually visits her country twice a year. She loves chocolate and doesn't understand baseball or American football but loves to watch soccer and Formula 1 races. Who is this adult?
It's Senora Sanchez!
300
This person’s job is to help you with anything that you may need. She can help you find a classroom or a teacher, she can help you if Ms. Luisa is not available, she can help you organize your homework or your binder, she can provide you with a space if you need some quiet time to work or to think.
Her adult son is a rapper and songwriter so she enjoys hearing any poetry or music you would like to share. Who is this adult?
It's Ms. Jill!
300
You’ve been feeling sick with a bad cough for a few days, and you’re worried it might be something serious. You want to go home and rest. What are the steps you should take to see the nurse?
1. Alert your teacher
2. Talk to Ms. Luisa
3. Meet with Nurse
400
This person teaches middle school science to 5th and 7th grades. He is also a 5th grade advisor and coaches science olympiad after school.
He likes to SCUBA dive and eat dessert -- especially ice cream! He's originally from Chicago. Who is this adult?
It's Mr. Siegel!
400
This person loves to play with numbers. She will help you solve a complex mathematical problem on the distribution of prime numbers (and perhaps win a million bucks for it!).
She is on the 8th floor. She tried to square the circle but could not. She likes pasta and practicing kung fu. Who is this adult?
It's Dr. La Nave
400
This person’s job helps you with clubs, recess, problem solving and other supports.
She loves to box and her favorite team of all time is the Boston Celtics. She’s also a 3 time marathon runner and a triathlete. Who is this adult?
It's Ms. Battle!
400
You’re working on a group project, but two members have different ideas on how to proceed, and it’s causing tension. What should you do?
Discuss each idea and find a compromise that everyone can agree on.
500
This person's taught at the school for over thirty years but has little gray hair (and doesn't dye it either). He's the smartest, most handsome, tallest, strongest, most athletic, most serious, and most wonderful person and teacher ever! (He's also the most humble.) What a guy! Who is this adult?
It's Jelly!
500
RANDOM QUESTION!
What is Mr. Tong's favorite drink?
Black coffee!
500
This person loves to have fun, teaching sports, games, and fitness activities. He is a baseball fanatic, but also loves all sports that he teaches and watches. His office is located on L1 but you can mostly find him down on L2 in the gym or in the fitness room. He considers himself helpful, and a combination of lighthearted and at times, serious. Who is this adult?
It's Coach Paller!
500
You’re feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, sports, and other activities, and it’s causing you stress. What are some strategies you can use to manage your stress?
1) Prioritize tasks from most important to least important
2) Talk to a trusted adult about how you feel
3) Practice deep breathing to help calm your mind