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ReMarks and Reflections from Mark Silver
by Mark Silver
This is a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively conversations about a whole range of ideas and issues that connect with our vision - to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Hillbrook School is a JK-8 independent school in Los Gatos, CA.
Episodes
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Season 2, Episode 4: Educational Excellence Amidst a Pandemic
Episode Notes Hi! Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we…
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Season 2, Episode 3: Growth Mindsets and Pedagogical Backflips
Episode Notes Hi! Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we…
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Season 2, Episode 2: Riding the Rollercoaster
Episode Notes Hi! Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we…
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Season 2, Episode 1: "What side of the river are you on?"
Episode Notes Hi! Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we…
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 6
Hi! Welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively...
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 5
Today, I am joined by longtime Hillbrook parent, Chair of the Board, and founder and Owner of Pizza My Heart Chuck Hammers. Chuck and his wife, Mary, have been a part of Hillbrook since the early 2000s when their oldest, Cole, joined in JK. Since then, all four of his children – Cole, Luke…
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 4
Hi welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively...
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 3
Hi welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. Today I am joined by the Senior Director of Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied…
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 2 – The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast
Hi, welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively...
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Notes from the Shelter in Place, Episode 1 – The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast
Hi, welcome to our latest episode of Remarks & Reflections, a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively...
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How do you make a difference? Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 7
In this episode: Today, I am joined by the Director of the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship Annie Makela and 6th grade English & Integrated Studies teacher Jenn Gingery. Jenn, with Annie’s support, recently designed a unit for our 6th grade students that challenged the students to learn...
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What is CAIS Accreditation and why does it matter? Understanding the CAIS Accreditation process and what it means for Hillbrook. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6
In this episode: Today, I am joined by Associate Head of School Colleen Schilly, who has been leading the CAIS Accreditation process for the school and and CAIS Executive Director Mary Menacho. CAIS, or the California Association of Independent Schools, is made up just over 200 of the leading...
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Life in the Middle – an interview with new Head of Middle School Amy Hand. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5
In this episode: Today I am joined by Head of Middle School Amy Hand, who joined Hillbrook this year. Prior to Hilbrook, Amy worked as an educator for 17 years in New York City. She has taught both middle and upper school math, served as the Middle School Dean of Student Life and Leadership at […]
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How does it all add up? Math at Hillbrook. The ReMarks & Reflections Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4
In this episode: Today I am joined by Head of Middle School Amy Hand, Middle School Math/Science Team Lead Clara Ngo, and Instructional Coach Autumn Vavoso. Last week, Amy, Clara, and Autumn led an interactive math workshop with families, providing an overview of how we approach math as well as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a podcast offering insights into topics that are important to the Hillbrook community and the broader worlds of education and parenting. I’m your host, Head of School Mark Silver, and I invite you to join us for what we hope are lively conversations about a whole range of ideas and issues that connect with our vision - to inspire children to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world. Hillbrook School is a JK-8 independent school in Los Gatos, CA.
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