“Besant Hill School is a wonderful place to be. It’s been an amazing experience for me being in such a kind, compassionate environment.”

mbiermann@besanthill.org

“There is something remarkable that happens when we learn in small groups; classmates become colleagues, desire for knowledge drives curiosity, and learning becomes a lifelong habit.”

ccairns@besanthill.org

“I love the fact that we actually live our motto; Aún Aprendo is in everything we do with our entire community. We encourage each other to try new things, and mistakes are never failures, because we are all still learning.”

dcall@besanthill.org

“In other schools students often have to pick what interest will be the focus of their energies, but through our inclusive environment, creative scheduling, and offerings inside and outside of class, students can truly explore multiple passions deeply here at Besant Hill School.”

dcosby@besanthill.org

“Learning a new language opens the door to opportunity. This opportunity includes cultural relativism, and with that comes a new perspective for seeing the world.”

ngeronimo@besanthill.org

“ISP allows students to learn about learning. I love teaching students about how their brains process information, how they can build habits of learning, and give them time to reflect metacognitively about their own learning.”

kellyhenschel@besanthill.org

“True growth and learning happens when we intentionally seek out to experience challenging things. Mistakes are required in this learning process.”

khenschel@besanthill.org

“I love to contribute the skills I have gained and share my passion for teaching mathematics to help students achieve their greatest potential.”

fhuang@besanthill.org

"The future is in the hands of those who explore and from all the beauty they discover while crossing perpetually receding frontiers they develop for nature and for humankind an infinite love." -Jacques Yves Cousteau

ninguagiato@besanthill.org

“The heart and soul of the Besant Hill experience is the immeasurable quality and depth of interpersonal connectedness that is fostered and forged between and amongst students, faculty, and staff.”

djessup@besanthill.org

“My favorite part of teaching English is exposing students to different ways of thinking and living around the world and throughout time. It allows us to live the Portrait of a Graduate everyday in class.”

pjohnson@besanthill.org

“History is centered around critical thinking, synthesizing knowledge, and understanding perspective. In the history classroom we get to become detectives and discover how and why others lived the way they did in the past. We are constantly living out Aún Aprendo.”

jlamb@besanthill.org

“Students exploring and developing their passions in a community that values and respects the individual has made my thirty years at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley a truly remarkable journey.”

tleslie@besanthill.org

“The Besant Hill School community provides an inspiring environment for students to embrace their passions and unlock higher potential.”

clowndes@besanthill.org

“I really appreciate that Besant Hill is a safe and supporting environment to follow one’s passions, as well as discover new ones.”

bmccolgan@besanthill.org

“Besant Hill School is like a thriving ecosystem, rich in diversity and talent. It’s a pleasure to work and contribute to a unique school where a sense of belonging and support permeate and a love of learning is nurtured.”

srowan@besanthill.org

“Besant Hill School offers a unique opportunity to introduce dance to students from around the world and offer an all inclusive, judgment free environment for all to dance freely.”

lsellers@besanthill.org

“My favorite aspect of Besant Hill is the diversity of our students. They truly bring a global perspective and curiosity to our classrooms, and our discussions about literature are full of questions and exploration. There’s no ‘right’ answer when it becomes clear that there are so many different ways to examine a text.”

mspence@besanthill.org

“The word ‘educate’ means to draw out rather than to fill up, and at Besant Hill we experience true education everyday as we recognize and celebrate the strengths, challenges, and passions of each individual.”

bstix@besanthill.org

“What I love the most about Besant is the ability of the community to welcome, embrace, and support people no matter where they are coming from.”

ftchoyi@besanthill.org

“My teaching philosophy is grounded in the idea that school should not only teach the basics and core skills, but also cultivate the entire person. ”

bthornhill@besanthill.org

“The Besant School community truly embraces the diversity of learning and encourages students to immerse themselves into new adventures inside and outside of the classroom.”

atran@besanthill.org

“Getting sand in the students’ feet and helping them learn how to surf at my home surf breaks is the most rewarding part of my day.”

tturner@besanthill.org

“The strength and the uniqueness of Besant Hill school come from the community. Everyone who lives and works here plays a vital role in the wellbeing and the growth of the community. What I love the most about Besant is the ability of the community to welcome, embrace, and support people no matter where they are coming from.”

mwalton@besanthill.org

“Class sizes at Besant Hill empower each and every student to be an integral part of each and every day in our community. This is the power of small. And I get to keep learning because each and every day I am awakened to the wonder of the hearts and minds of my students.”

syarabek@besanthill.org