The college application process is one of the best things to have happened to me. Crazy – I know. Yet, I’ve realized that this journey has allowed me to deeply reflect on who I am as a person, what I value, who I love, and understand that how I live my life is a reflection […]
Read MoreAs we Wyverns came back to school in August, a common theme was present in many classes. A change in policies regarding AI and cheating: teachers implemented new rules regarding phones, homework, and sharing test information, all of which are clearly outlined in the syllabi of their classes. Additionally, all teachers revealed KO’s latest policies […]
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Upper School math teacher Hayley Ganslaw is a new face on campus this year, already bringing strong energy and creativity to her classroom. After six years of teaching middle schoolers, she was ready for a change and found KO to be the perfect fit. “I really liked KO because it’s a day school,” Ms. Ganslaw […]
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Joining the Kingswood Oxford community this fall is Middle School science teacher and advisor Allison Tucker. Ms. Tucker is from Connecticut, attended college at Mount Holyoke, and taught at Williston Northampton for five years. She grew up just down the road from KO. Women in science have always inspired Ms. Tucker, so she wanted to […]
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Upper School history teacher David Baker ’04 and his brother Billy Baker ’00 completed the 125-mile Kerry Way Ultra in Ireland on Saturday, Sept. 5, through Sunday, Sept. 6, finishing as the first two Americans in the race. The course included an extreme mountainous terrain, 18,000 feet of climbing, slippery, muddy surfaces, farmland, strong winds […]
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This fall, KO is excited to welcome a new addition to the English Department, Upper School teacher Kenneth Hincker, who is filling in for English teacher Michelle Caswell during her maternity leave. Mr. Hincker’s path to the classroom wasn’t a straight line, but rather one filled with curiosity, reflection, and a deep appreciation for the […]
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Kingswood Oxford’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors stepped up on Friday, Sept. 12, during the second annual Service Learning Day to help out those in need. Each grade, given their own task, left a positive impact on either the Hartford area or within their form. Form four students began their morning with a grade breakfast and […]
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The KO community is welcoming many new Wyverns to campus this fall, including additions to faculty and staff. One addition is Upper School history teacher Alice Riley! Originally from New Hampshire, Ms. Riley graduated from Kenyon College with a B.A. in History and Art History. Previously, she worked at Greenwich Country Day School for two […]
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On Tuesday, August 26, the KO community gathered in Roberts Theater for the 36th Annual Convocation ceremony. Head of School Tom Dillow, Head of the Upper School Lisa Loeb, and Head of the Middle School Ann Sciglimpaglia each spoke, officially starting the new school year. Following tradition, eighth-grade Leader Xander Gingeleski spoke to the school […]
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Kingswood Oxford excitedly welcomes Technical Director Paul Merchant to the KO community! Mr. Merchant’s expertise and passion for stage craft and technology are already making strong impacts on students, and we cannot wait to see what else he brings to the school. Mr. Merchant has a rich technical background and abundant experience in construction, cooking, […]
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